Map of Lyon County, Kentucky, USA

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

Map of Lyon County, Kentucky

Map of Lyon County, Kentucky

About Lyon 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 Lyon County, Kentucky

Lyon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It's county seat is Eddyville. As per 2020 census, the population of Lyon County is 8803 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 216 sq mi (559 km2). Lyon County was established on 1854.

Lyon County Facts

ContinentNorth America
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
County SeatEddyville
Largest City/TownEddyville
Established1854
Total Area257 sq mi (666 sq km)
Land Area214 sq mi (554 sq km)
Water Area43 sq mi (111 sq km)
Population8,680 (Census 2020)
Population Density41 people per sq mi
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CT)
Major HighwaysInterstate 24, Interstate 69, U.S. Route 62, Kentucky Route 93, Kentucky Route 295
Major RiversCumberland River, Tennessee River
Neighboring CountiesCrittenden County, Caldwell County, Trigg County, Marshall County, Livingston County
Famous ForLand Between the Lakes, Kentucky Lake recreation, Lake Barkley, and outdoor tourism
Top AttractionsLand Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Venture River Water Park, Lake Barkley, Kuttawa Harbor Marina, Eddyville Historic Area
Official WebsiteOfficial Website

About Lyon County, Kentucky

Lyon County is located in western Kentucky and was established in 1854 from Caldwell County. The county seat and largest city is Eddyville. Lyon County is widely known for its scenic lake landscapes, boating recreation, Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, and tourism centered around Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Cities and Communities in Lyon County, Kentucky

City/TownPopulationLatitude & Longitude
Eddyville (county seat)2,300+37.0948°N, 88.0792°W
Kuttawa600+37.0589°N, 88.1328°W
Eddy BayLake Community37.0668°N, 88.0714°W
LamascoHistoric Community37.1847°N, 88.0361°W
SuwaneeRural Community37.0345°N, 88.0437°W
Commerce LandingRiver Community37.1130°N, 88.1215°W
PalisadesResidential Community37.0802°N, 88.1448°W
Twin LakesLake Area Community37.0495°N, 88.1109°W

Best Golf Courses in Lyon County, Kentucky

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Kentucky Dam Village Golf CourseNearby Gilbertsville37.0147°N, 88.2708°W
Calvert City Golf & Country ClubNearby Calvert City37.0228°N, 88.3382°W
Drake Creek Golf ClubNearby Ledbetter37.0415°N, 88.4917°W
Benton Golf & Country ClubNearby Benton36.8870°N, 88.3544°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Lyon County

Major highways connect Lyon County with western Kentucky lake communities, Tennessee, Illinois, and regional recreation destinations.

  • Interstate 24 - major east-west interstate through western Kentucky
  • Interstate 69 - important north-south transportation corridor
  • U.S. Route 62 - regional highway connecting Eddyville, Kuttawa, and surrounding communities
  • Kentucky Route 93 - scenic roadway through lake and forest areas
  • Kentucky Route 295 - connector route into Land Between the Lakes

Neighboring Counties of Lyon County

  • Crittenden County (north)
  • Caldwell County (east)
  • Trigg County (south)
  • Marshall County (southwest)
  • Livingston County (northwest)

What are Top Attractions in Lyon County, Kentucky

The county offers lake recreation, marinas, forest scenery, boating destinations, and family tourism attractions.

Main Sight NameCityFamous For
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation AreaKuttawa AreaCamping, hiking, wildlife viewing, and outdoor recreation
Venture River Water ParkEddyvilleFamily water attractions and summer recreation
Lake BarkleyCountywideBoating, fishing, and scenic waterfront views
Kuttawa Harbor MarinaKuttawaLake access and marina recreation
Eddyville Historic AreaEddyvilleHistoric downtown and local heritage
Kentucky Lake Scenic AreasCountywideWater recreation and photography
The Homeplace 1850s Farm Nearby AreaLBL RegionLiving history farm and pioneer demonstrations
Prizer Point Marina Nearby AreaLake Barkley AreaResort activities and boating
Fishing and Camping AreasCountywideOutdoor recreation and lakeside camping
Scenic Lake DrivesCountywideForest landscapes and waterfront scenery

Distance from Lyon County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Eddyville to Paducah, Kentucky - 38 mi (61 km)
  • Eddyville to Murray, Kentucky - 46 mi (74 km)
  • Eddyville to Nashville, Tennessee - 110 mi (177 km)
  • Eddyville to Evansville, Indiana - 112 mi (180 km)
  • Eddyville to Clarksville, Tennessee - 83 mi (134 km)
  • Eddyville to Louisville, Kentucky - 216 mi (348 km)
  • Eddyville to Memphis, Tennessee - 193 mi (311 km)
  • Eddyville to St. Louis, Missouri - 183 mi (295 km)
  • Eddyville to Lexington, Kentucky - 250 mi (402 km)
  • Eddyville to Indianapolis, Indiana - 248 mi (399 km)
  • Eddyville to Cincinnati, Ohio - 303 mi (488 km)
  • Eddyville to Chicago, Illinois - 352 mi (566 km)

References

  1. Lyon County Official Website
  2. Lyon County, Kentucky - Wikipedia
  3. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
  4. Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
  5. Kentucky Lake Tourism Guide
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