Westport Kentucky Map

About Westport, Kentucky

Westport is a locality in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 275. The population density is 116.4 people per km². Westport is located at 38.4790°N, 85.4750°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40077.

Westport unfolds along the Ohio River's broad, lazy sweep, a place where rolling farmland surrenders to the water's embrace. It lies 13.7 miles east of Clark, IN (from Clark, IN: bearing 81°T), and is situated 3.9 miles east-north-east of Owen. The land here is a tapestry of gentle slopes, cloaked in the deep greens of summer pastures and the richer hues of ripening corn, all under a sky that can shift from an almost crystalline blue to the bruised purples of an approaching storm with astonishing speed. Ancient trees, their roots anchoring themselves deep in the rich loam, cast long, dancing shadows across the fields, and the air often carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and cut hay. The character of Westport is one of quiet endurance, a steadfastness born of generations tethered to the land and the river, a place where the pace feels dictated by the sun's arc and the river's flow. The history of Westport is inextricably linked to its position as a vital river port, a hub for agricultural goods and commerce that once pulsed with the steamboats of a bygone era. Its early economy thrived on the fertile soil of Oldham County, producing tobacco, grain, and livestock that found their way to markets downstream. Though the grander days of river trade have receded, a sense of that industrious past lingers, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life. The community retains a strong connection to its agricultural roots, with farms still dotting the landscape and the distinct scent of rural life a constant presence. Occasionally, the stillness is broken by the mournful call of a distant train, a reminder of the enduring arteries of transport that still connect Westport to the wider world, though the river itself remains its most defining and constant companion.

About This Westport Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Westport, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.478953, -85.474959. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Westport and Oldham County.

Detailed location data for Westport includes the ZIP code (40077), telephone area code (502), county seat of Oldham County (La Grange), and school district assignment (Oldham County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Westport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.