Westwood Kentucky Map

About Westwood, Kentucky

Westwood is a locality in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,473. The population density is 462.9 people per km². Westwood is located at 38.4831°N, 82.6699°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41102.

Westwood rests in a cradle of rolling hills, where the verdant slopes of Boyd County begin their gentle descent towards the Ohio River. It lies 12.9 miles west-north-west of Huntington, WV (from Huntington, WV: bearing 290°T), and is situated 1.8 miles west of Ashland. The landscape here is a mosaic of mature woodlands and cultivated fields, punctuated by the occasional cluster of homes that dot the terrain like scattered wildflowers. Autumn paints these hills in fiery hues of crimson and gold, a breathtaking spectacle that softens the edges of the land as the days grow shorter. The air itself carries a crisp, clean scent, a mixture of damp earth and pine, especially potent after a summer shower. Even the shadows cast by the late afternoon sun seem to possess a particular, velvety depth here, lending a quiet dignity to the everyday scene. The story of Westwood is inextricably linked to the industrious spirit of coal and iron that once fueled this region. While the echoes of those booming industries have faded, a resilient local economy has adapted, finding new life in services and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds Westwood. The nearby Ohio River, a constant presence, has always been a conduit for commerce and connection, its broad waters reflecting the ever-changing sky. Generations have passed through Westwood, leaving behind a quiet sense of heritage, a shared understanding etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring character of its people and the familiar contours of the land.

About This Westwood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Westwood, Kentucky with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Westwood and Boyd County.

Detailed location data for Westwood includes the ZIP code (41101), telephone area code (502, 859), county seat of Boyd County (Catlettsburg), and school district assignment (Fairview Independent 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 Westwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.