Explore Wilmore, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Wilmore, 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 Wilmore.
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 | Wilmore |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Jessamine County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.862023 |
| Longitude | -84.66161 |
| Population | 5,999 |
| Density | 570.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 40390 |
| Area Code | 502 |
| County Seat | Nicholasville |
| School District | Jessamine County School District |
Wilmore occupies a quiet expanse of the Kentucky bluegrass region, defined by the soft, limestone-rich earth that supports both open fields and thick stands of hardwood. It lies 5.0 miles west-southwest of Nicholasville, KY (from Nicholasville, KY: bearing 255°T), and is situated 13.3 miles southwest of Lexington. The landscape around Wilmore remains defined by the limestone bedrock that shapes the soil and filters the water of the nearby Jessamine Creek. To the west, the rugged terrain of the Jessamine Gorge offers a deeper look into the geological complexity of the region. On the distant horizon, the Appalachian Mountains suggest a vast, blue-hued border to the east, though they remain far removed from the immediate horizon of the local plains. Residents often gather at Mini Park to enjoy the stillness of the afternoon, watching the light shift across the grass as the day fades into a deep, violet dusk.
Wilmore traces its development to the arrival of the railroad, which transformed the local landscape into a hub for trade and regional movement. Agriculture has long served as the backbone of the economy, with the surrounding land favoring the cultivation of tobacco and the maintenance of livestock. The influence of Asbury University provides a steady intellectual and professional rhythm, drawing scholars and students who shape the character of the daily commerce. Small businesses and local service industries sustain the residents, creating a cycle of trade that relies on the endurance of the land. The history of Wilmore remains tied to this steady growth, where the focus stays on sustaining the needs of the people rather than chasing rapid, impersonal expansion.
Cultural life in Wilmore finds its center in the intersection of academic pursuits and the quiet traditions of the Upper South. Asbury University stands as the most prominent landmark, its architecture and history influencing the local atmosphere for generations of students and faculty. The town often hosts seasonal events that draw the community together, fostering a sense of shared purpose that lingers long after the visitors depart. While the area is modest in its offerings, the genuine hospitality of the residents defines the social environment. Famous figures such as the theologian E. Stanley Jones have left their mark on the intellectual heritage of the campus, contributing to a reputation that reaches well beyond the borders of the state. Life here moves with a deliberate, thoughtful pace, honoring the quiet beauty of a place that prefers substance over spectacle.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wilmore, Kentucky. Coordinates: 37.862023, -84.66161. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Wilmore includes the ZIP code (40390), telephone area code (502), county seat of Jessamine County (Nicholasville), and school district assignment (Jessamine County School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |