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Versailles Kentucky Map

Explore Versailles, Kentucky, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Versailles, Kentucky

How to Use This Versailles, Kentucky Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Versailles, Kentucky. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Kentucky or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Versailles.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Versailles
State	Kentucky (KY)
County	Woodford County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.052576
Longitude	-84.729946
Population	10,347
Density	633.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	40383, 40384
Area Code	502
County Seat	Versailles
School District	Woodford County School District

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About Versailles, Kentucky

Versailles is a locality in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of 10,347. The population density is 633.4 people per km². Versailles is located at 38.0526°N, 84.7299°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Versailles is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 40383, 40384.

Versailles presents a landscape of limestone bedrock and fertile soil that defines the character of the Bluegrass region. It lies 9.1 miles east of Lawrenceburg, KY (from Lawrenceburg, KY: bearing 83°T), and is situated 14.4 miles west-northwest of Lexington. The horizon remains wide and open, though the distant Appalachian Mountains provide a faint, hazy outline to the east on the clearest of days. Residents often walk the grounds of Big Spring Park, a local park that serves as a quiet green anchor within the immediate vicinity. Water moves through the landscape with purpose, as Glenns Creek carves its path through the terrain just one mile from the center. A short distance away, the geological depression known as Big Sink reminds travelers of the porous, shifting nature of the ground beneath their feet.

Versailles maintains a deep connection to its agricultural heritage, where the industry of horse breeding remains a primary pursuit. Thoroughbred farms dominate the surrounding acreage, their white fences marking the boundaries of fields that have supported livestock for generations. Distilleries also contribute to the local economy, drawing on the mineral-rich water that permeates the limestone layers of the region. While the pace of trade changes with the seasons, the economic life of Versailles stays rooted in these traditional crafts. Nearby, Sportsman Club Lake offers a quiet point of reference for those observing the intersection of land management and natural resources. The work done here reflects a steady devotion to the land, ensuring that the legacy of the region endures in every harvest and foal.

Versailles holds a distinct cultural identity shaped by the quiet traditions of the Upper South and a persistent, polite gravity. The architecture of the historic district speaks to a deliberate sense of order, with brick facades that seem to absorb the golden, slanted light of late afternoon. Notable individuals with local ties, such as the actor Tom Cruise, have brought a flicker of external recognition to the quiet streets. Visitors often gather for local events that celebrate the seasonal rhythms of the farm and the table, fostering a sense of continuity among the residents. The atmosphere remains unhurried, favoring thoughtful conversation over the frantic speed of larger urban centers. Versailles stands as a place where the weight of history feels as tangible as the limestone beneath the soil, grounding every visitor in a singular, quiet reality.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Big Spring Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 277° W
Lewis Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 054° NE
Kentucky River Palisades Fee (Conservation Area) — 5.6 mi, 250° W
Midway Art Studio (Gallery) — 7.3 mi, 020° N
Cedar Hall - Helm Place (Monument) — 8.4 mi, 115° SE
Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary and Audubon Center (Conservation Area) — 8.5 mi, 311° NW
Huey, Dewey, and Louie (Public Artwork) — 9.0 mi, 340° N
Confederate Monument (Monument) — 9.1 mi, 263° W
Barbaro (Monument) — 10.2 mi, 141° SE
Kearney Links Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 11.2 mi, 064° NE
Old Friends Thouroughbred Retirement Farm Tours (Attraction) — 11.4 mi, 040° NE
Red Mile Grandstands (Stadium) — 11.5 mi, 093° E
Waveland State Historic Site (State Park) — 11.8 mi, 118° SE
LakeSide LIve Summer Music Festival (Attraction) — 11.9 mi, 109° E
Comedy Off Broadway (Attraction) — 11.9 mi, 109° E
Manchester Music Hall (Theatre) — 12.0 mi, 090° E
Ockerman Globe Monument (Attraction) — 12.3 mi, 088° E
State Capitol Overlook (Viewpoint) — 12.3 mi, 319° NW
Guignol Theatre (Theatre) — 12.4 mi, 095° E
Lexington Children's Museum (Museum) — 12.5 mi, 091° E
Kentucky Room (Museum) — 12.7 mi, 092° E
Institute 193 (Arts Centre) — 12.8 mi, 091° E
Morlan Gallery (Gallery) — 12.9 mi, 090° E
KDFWR Game Farm (State Conservation Area) — 13.2 mi, 308° NW
Painting With A Twist (Gallery) — 15.2 mi, 101° E
Beaver Lake (State Recreation Area) — 16.0 mi, 251° W
Camp Nelson National Monument (National Monument) — 18.8 mi, 158° S · 463 acres
Taylorsville Lake Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 19.9 mi, 259° W
Taylorsville Lake State Park (State Park) — 23.8 mi, 257° W
Daniel Boone National Forest (National Forest) — 47.9 mi, 147° SE · 564k acres

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