Map of Floyd County, Kentucky, USA

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Map of Floyd County - Floyd County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Floyd County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Floyd County located in the map, major cities in Floyd county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Floyd County, Kentucky

Map of Floyd County, Kentucky

About Floyd County Map, Kentucky: The map showing the county boundary, county seat, major cities, highways, water bodies and neighbouring counties.

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Map of Floyd County, Kentucky

Floyd County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It's county seat is Prestonsburg. As per 2020 census, the population of Floyd County is 35274 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 394 sq mi (1,020 km2). Floyd County was established on 1800.

Floyd County Facts

ContinentNorth America
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
County SeatPrestonsburg
Largest City/TownPrestonsburg
Established1800
Total Area396 sq mi (1,026 sq km)
Land Area393 sq mi (1,018 sq km)
Water Area3.3 sq mi (9 sq km)
Population34,423 (Census 2020)
Population Density88 people per sq mi
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 23, Kentucky Route 80, Mountain Parkway nearby area, Kentucky Route 114
Major RiversLevisa Fork River, Big Sandy River nearby area
Neighboring CountiesPike County, Johnson County, Magoffin County, Knott County, Martin County
Famous ForAppalachian coal mining heritage, country music history, mountain scenery, and Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
Top AttractionsJenny Wiley State Resort Park, Mountain Arts Center, Samuel May House, StoneCrest Golf Course, Dewey Lake
Official WebsiteOfficial Website

About Floyd County, Kentucky

Floyd County is located in eastern Kentucky within the Appalachian Mountains and was established in 1800. The county seat and largest city is Prestonsburg. Floyd County is known for its coal mining history, mountain landscapes, Appalachian culture, country music heritage, and outdoor recreation around Dewey Lake and Jenny Wiley State Resort Park. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floyd_County%2C_Kentucky?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

Cities and Communities in Floyd County, Kentucky

City/TownPopulationLatitude & Longitude
Prestonsburg (county seat)3,200+37.6659°N, 82.7710°W
Wheelwright700+37.3356°N, 82.7229°W
Allen200+37.6062°N, 82.7399°W
Martin600+37.5723°N, 82.7535°W
Wayland400+37.4406°N, 82.8060°W
Betsy Layne500+37.5518°N, 82.6299°W
HaroldUnincorporated37.5058°N, 82.6418°W
McDowellHistoric Community37.4451°N, 82.7210°W

Best Golf Courses in Floyd County, Kentucky

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
StoneCrest Golf CoursePrestonsburg37.6898°N, 82.7817°W
Paintsville Country ClubNearby Paintsville37.8299°N, 82.8265°W
Pikeville Country ClubNearby Pikeville37.5032°N, 82.5365°W
Raven Rock Golf CourseNearby Jenkins37.1807°N, 82.6474°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Floyd County

Major highways connect Floyd County with eastern Kentucky communities and the Appalachian region.

  • U.S. Route 23 - major north-south highway through eastern Kentucky and Prestonsburg
  • Kentucky Route 80 - important east-west corridor connecting Hazard and Pikeville
  • Mountain Parkway nearby area - regional transportation route toward central Kentucky
  • Kentucky Route 114 - connector route serving Prestonsburg and surrounding communities

Neighboring Counties of Floyd County

  • Pike County (east)
  • Johnson County (north)
  • Magoffin County (west)
  • Knott County (southwest)
  • Martin County (northeast)

What are Top Attractions in Floyd County, Kentucky

The county features Appalachian culture, mountain recreation, lakes, parks, and music heritage attractions.

Main Sight NameCityFamous For
Jenny Wiley State Resort ParkPrestonsburg AreaCabins, hiking, boating, and mountain scenery
Mountain Arts CenterPrestonsburgLive music performances and Appalachian arts
Samuel May HousePrestonsburgHistoric home and regional heritage
StoneCrest Golf CoursePrestonsburgMountain golf and scenic views
Dewey LakePrestonsburg AreaFishing, boating, and water recreation
Middle Creek National BattlefieldPrestonsburg AreaCivil War battlefield and history site
Downtown PrestonsburgPrestonsburgLocal shops, restaurants, and Appalachian culture
Levisa Fork River Scenic AreaCountywideFishing and mountain river scenery
Coal Mining Heritage SitesCountywideHistoric mining communities and regional history
Mountain Scenic DrivesCountywideAppalachian overlooks and countryside photography

Distance from Floyd County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Prestonsburg to Pikeville, Kentucky - 28 mi (45 km)
  • Prestonsburg to Paintsville, Kentucky - 22 mi (35 km)
  • Prestonsburg to Hazard, Kentucky - 48 mi (77 km)
  • Prestonsburg to Huntington, West Virginia - 90 mi (145 km)
  • Prestonsburg to Lexington, Kentucky - 126 mi (203 km)
  • Prestonsburg to Charleston, West Virginia - 140 mi (225 km)
  • Prestonsburg to Knoxville, Tennessee - 170 mi (274 km)
  • Prestonsburg to Louisville, Kentucky - 206 mi (332 km)
  • Prestonsburg to Cincinnati, Ohio - 198 mi (319 km)
  • Prestonsburg to Columbus, Ohio - 222 mi (357 km)
  • Prestonsburg to Nashville, Tennessee - 292 mi (470 km)
  • Prestonsburg to Indianapolis, Indiana - 276 mi (444 km)

References

  1. Floyd County Official Website
  2. Floyd County, Kentucky - Wikipedia
  3. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
  4. Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
  5. Kentucky Atlas and Gazetteer
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