Map of Powell County, Kentucky

Powell County is a county located in the U.S. Commonwealth of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,129. Its county seat is Stanton. The county was formed January 7, 1852, by Kentucky Governor Lazarus W. Powell from parts of Clark, Estill, and Montgomery counties. It is no longer a dry county as of 2018. Powell County is home to Natural Bridge State Resort Park and the Red River Gorge Geologic Area, two of Kentucky’s most important natural areas and ecotourism destinations, as well as the Pilot Knob State Nature Preserve.

Powell County overview:
Name:	Powell County
FIPS code:	21-197
State:	Kentucky
Founded:	1852
Named for:	Lazarus W. Powell
Seat:	Stanton
Total Area:	180 sq mi (500 km²)
Land Area:	179 sq mi (460 km²)
Total Population:	13,129
Population Density:	73/sq mi (28/km²)
Time zone:	UTC−5 (Eastern)
Summer Time Zone (DST):	UTC−4 (EDT)
Website:	powellcountyky.us

Powell County location map. Where is Powell County?

Powell County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Powell County. — Location of Powell County in the the United States.

Powell County location on the Kentucky map. Where is Powell County. — Location of Powell County in Kentucky.

Powell County Road Map

Powell CountyStreet Map. — Street map of Powell County, Kentucky. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)

Powell CountyMap — Powell Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 180 square miles (470 km), of which 179 square miles (460 km) is land and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km) (0.6%) is water.