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Build 42 Louisville Guide — The Endgame City, Verticality and Exits

Both 42.20 guides treat Louisville as a scheduled raid, not a road trip: skyscraper loot, noise that compounds, and a vehicle staged outside with two ways back out.

42.20 Last updated: 4 min read

FAQ

When should I go to Louisville in Build 42?
Once your basics are solved, not before. Both guides set the same gate: if stable food, water backup and basic medical are still in question, you are not ready. Mid-game it can pay as a targeted single-district run; late game it becomes the best remaining source of endgear and canned supplies.
Why is Louisville deadlier than the starter towns?
Four pressures at once, per both guides: population density that refills intersections, vertical loot that costs stamina and carry weight to reach, noise that propagates much farther in concrete, and basement layers under the shops.
What should I actually loot there?
A list, not a wander: guns and ammo from gun stores, police and military depots; medical stock; books and skill magazines; then the tools and rare parts the suburbs ran dry of. Both guides are explicit that random building-by-building looting is how a profitable run becomes a coffin run.
How do I get out alive?
Stage the vehicle outside dense blocks on a mapped escape vector and never idle it at an entrance, define two routes out before entering, set a hard time limit, and in co-op assign a rally point and a door watcher.

⚠️ Content Pending Full Verification

Both guides share wording on this topic (a 10-word overlap check found three identical runs here and zero on our other dual-sourced pages), so their floor counts and basement totals read as one upstream lineage, not two measurements — treat them as scale, not verified figures. Named district loot tables are not published by anyone.

Why Louisville Is Endgame Content Cross-Verified

Both guides open from the same premise: Louisville is not a day-three detour. It is Knox County’s megacity — the reward zone for survivors who outgrew the starter towns — and it bundles every late-game pressure at once:

Pressure What it does to a run
Population density Idle zombies fill intersections; clearing one block does not clear the next
Vertical loot Reported towers up to 32 floors mean real minutes of ascent, and stamina plus carry weight cap what you extract
Noise propagation Gunshots, engines and alarms ripple far farther in concrete canyons than in rural Muldraugh
Basement layers Procedural and hand-placed cellars sit under pharmacies and offices — dungeon risk beneath the loot
Heat-mapped density Horde concentration scales with urban noise, so the densest districts are the richest ones

The shared verdict on readiness is the same in both texts: if first-week goals — stable food, water backup, basic medical — are still open questions, the city is not your problem yet.

Should You Go? The Framework Both Guides Use Cross-Verified

Your situation Verdict
Day 1–14, no stocked base yet No. Finish the first week plan first
Mid-game, decent weapons, a working vehicle Maybe — one targeted district, planned and timeboxed
Late game, fortified base, winter closing in Yes — the best remaining source of endgame gear and canned supplies

0 / 7 ready

What Is Not Established Cross-Verified

  • The numbers. “32 floors”, “400 procedural + 75 unique basements”, and the leave-at-80%-inventory rule of thumb all trace to community guides repeating the same figures; the official 42.20 announcement confirms the map pass and the vertical rework, not district-level tables. Use them to plan, verify in-world.
  • District loot tables. Nobody publishes which block carries what. Our own Knox County map hub keeps Louisville framed as the endgame zone with its own tier-list verdicts, and the high-risk POI guide covers the buildings that kill careless runs.
  • Whether you should bother at all. Both guides grant that western supply runs plus loot routes cover most needs for many runs — for animal and forge characters, Louisville can stay a choice rather than a default.

Named Points of Interest — Interactive Map

328 points
3 Garage Mansion 3 Garage Mansion 3 Mansion Complex — 3 Mansions gated all around with only 1 way in and a small pond. 3 Mansion Complex 5 Bux or Less — Everything under $5, everyday. 5 Bux or Less 93.2 LMBW Radio — Electronic equipment & offices. 93.2 LMBW Radio A.A. Ron Hunting Supply — Hunting store/gun store. A.A. Ron Hunting Supply ABCDriving School — You crash it, you pay it. ABCDriving School Aitor Wire Company Aitor Wire Company American Eats American Eats AmeriGlobe Communications AmeriGlobe Communications Army Checkpoint — Army camp set up on the main road. Army Checkpoint Army Surplus Store — Ready Prep, guns and army gear. Army Surplus Store Art Gallery of Louisville Art Gallery of Louisville Auto Repair Shop (Central) — Car Fix-Ation. Auto Repair Shop (Central) Auto Repair Shop (Central) — Al's Autoshop. Auto Repair Shop (Central) Auto Repair Shop (East) — American Tire. Auto Repair Shop (East) Auto Repair Shop (North) — Jim's Autoshop. Auto Repair Shop (North) Auto Repair Shop (South) — American Tire. Auto Repair Shop (South) Auto Repair Shop (South) — Car Fix-ation. Auto Repair Shop (South) Awl Work and Sew Play Awl Work and Sew Play Awl Work and Sew Play Awl Work and Sew Play Back To The Nurture Back To The Nurture Bakery Bakery Bar Bar Bar Bar Bar Bar Battery Factory Battery Factory BBBQ BBBQ Beer & Liquor Beer & Liquor Bible Spirit Baptist Church Bible Spirit Baptist Church Big Empty Warehouse — Fenced in warehouse with lots of room. Big Empty Warehouse Big Warehouse Big Warehouse Black Liquorice Black Liquorice Book Store — Worm of Books. Book Store Book Store — Bernards Book Emporium. Book Store Book Store — Book Naked. Book Store Book Store Book Store Book Store Book Store Book Store Book Store Book Store Book Store Book Store — Quite the collection. Book Store Book Store Book Store Bow-Wow Dog Nutrition Bow-Wow Dog Nutrition Bowling Alley Bowling Alley Boxing Gym Boxing Gym Boxing Gym Boxing Gym Boxpop Berwery Boxpop Berwery Brac Brick Factory — Full of emergency glass breakers! Brac Brick Factory Bridge Checkpoint — No way through... Bridge Checkpoint Brooks Public Library Brooks Public Library Burger Joint — A small diner on the outskirts of the city center. Burger Joint Burgers Burgers Bus Station — Your gateway to Louisville, Knox Country and beyond! Stains on seats may or may not be brains of the deceased. Bus Station Butcher Shop Butcher Shop Cafe Cafe Cafe Cafe Canto Records Canto Records Car Dealership — Scenic Mile car dealership. Car Dealership Car Dealership — Upscale Mobility Auto Dealership. Car Dealership Car Dealership Car Dealership Cardinal Plaza — Multi-floor mini-mall with various shops. Cardinal Plaza Cathedral — St. Michael's Cathedral. Cathedral Cemetary Cemetary Central Loisville Community Center Central Loisville Community Center Central Park — Louiville's central park with playground. Central Park Central Park Stables Central Park Stables Chugg's — Beverage/beer factory near the Ohio River. Chugg's Church — Church with a huge graveyard. Church Church — Holy Light Baptist Church. Church Church Church Church Church Clothing store Clothing store Clothing store Clothing store Clothing Store Clothing Store Clothing Store Clothing Store Clothing Store Clothing Store Clothing Store Clothing Store Clothing Store Clothing Store Coffee Nirvana Coffee Nirvana Construction Site — Good spot for some DIY home improvements. Construction Site Conven-U-Mart — Food, glorious food. Conven-U-Mart Convenience Store / Laundromat Convenience Store / Laundromat Corn Maze — Would you go here? Corn Maze Corner-fenced house — A 2-story house on the edge of Louisville that is almost surrounded by tall fences. Corner-fenced house Country Clerk and Records Country Clerk and Records Court House Court House Diner Diner Diner — What more do I gotta say? Grab a bite to eat in the most zombie-infested place you possibly can. Diner Diner Diner Diner Diner Discount Account Discount Account Dogs-A-Flaming Dogs-A-Flaming Donut Store Donut Store Dormitory Dormitory E. Wrayburn Building E. Wrayburn Building Electrical Substation — Grid damage detected; Technicians dispatched. Electrical Substation Elementary School Elementary School Evergreen Hill Community Center Evergreen Hill Community Center Evergreen Hill Community Center Evergreen Hill Community Center Evergreen Public School Evergreen Public School Family Dentistry Family Dentistry Fancy Mansion — Face the apocalypse like a king. Fancy Mansion Fancy Restaurant Fancy Restaurant Farm Produce Warehouses Farm Produce Warehouses Farmers' Market — Fresh food from our local farmers! Check out the nearby corn maze! Farmers' Market Farming Store With Garden Farming Store With Garden Fenced Housing — Secure Houses surrounded by tall fences. One entrance. Fenced Housing Finnegan Research Group Finnegan Research Group Fire Department Fire Department Fire Department Fire Department Fire Department Fire Department First Train Inn First Train Inn Food Market Food Market Food Market Food Market Food Market Food Market Food Market Food Market Food Market Food Market Football Field Football Field Fossoil Field - Baseball stadium Fossoil Field - Baseball stadium Fossoil Headquarters Fossoil Headquarters From The Dugouts — Gifts + Souvenirs From The Dugouts Fun XTreme — Mini Golf, Bowling, Arcade, Laser Tag. Fun XTreme Funeral Home — Here the dead are welcome! Funeral Home Furniture Store — Furniture Store with an antique stove. Furniture Store Furniture Store — Better Furnishings. Furniture Store Furniture Store Furniture Store Furniture Store — A small furniture store with decent options. Furniture Store Garage For Lease Garage For Lease Gas Station Gas Station Gas Station — Gas-2-Go. Gas Station Gas Station — Fossoil. Gas Station Gas Station — Fossoil. Gas Station Gas Station — Gas-2-Go. Gas Station Gas Station — Fossoil. Gas Station Gas Station — Fossoil. Gas Station Gas Station — Gas-2-Go. Gas Station Gas Station — Gas-2-Go. Gas Station Gas Station — Gas-2-Go, 4 pumps. Gas Station Gas Station — Fossoil, 8 pumps. Gas Station Gas Station — Gas-2-Go, 4-pumps. Gas Station Gas Station/GigaMart — GigaMart with 4 gas pumps next to it. Gas Station/GigaMart Gated Community Gated Community GigaMart GigaMart GigaMart GigaMart Glo Night Club Glo Night Club Go Flash Go Flash Golden Dragon Buffet Golden Dragon Buffet Goodman Legal Services Goodman Legal Services Greene's — Grocery store. Greene's Greene's — Grocery store. Greene's Greene's Greene's Greene's Greene's Grill store Grill store Grocery Store Grocery Store Gun Store Gun Store Gun Store Gun Store Gun Store — Stars and Stripes. Gun Store Gym Gym Gym Gym Hair Genesis Hair Genesis Hardware store Hardware store Hardware Store Hardware Store Hardware Store Hardware Store Hardware Store Hardware Store Hardware Store Hardware Store Hardware Store — E.P. Tools. Hardware Store Hardware Store Hardware Store Hardware Store — On the second floor of Grand Ohio Mall. Hardware Store Hickory Bakery Box Hickory Bakery Box HighSchool HighSchool Hole in the Fence — The alternate way to the army checkpoint. Hole in the Fence Horsetrack Horsetrack Hospital — Louisville Central Hospital. Hospital Hugo Plush Hugo Plush Jay's Chicken Jay's Chicken Jay's Chicken — Fast-food Restaurant. Jay's Chicken Jay's Chicken Jay's Chicken Jay's Chicken Jay's Chicken Jay's Chicken Jay's Chicken Jay's Chicken HQ Jay's Chicken HQ Junkyard Junkyard Kentucky Herald Newspaper — Printing factory and writers/editors workplace. Kentucky Herald Newspaper Kitchen Supply Store — Appliances, pots, pans, etc. Kitchen Supply Store Kitten Knives — Large office building with a production line and storage. Kitten Knives Knox Bank Knox Bank Knox Bank Knox Bank Knox Bank (Classic Building) Knox Bank (Classic Building) Knox Bank (Modern Building) Knox Bank (Modern Building) Knox Distillery Knox Distillery Knox Pack Kitchens — Kitchen Appliance Store. Knox Pack Kitchens Knox Talk Radio Station Knox Talk Radio Station KnoxPack Kitchens KnoxPack Kitchens KY Transit KY Transit Large Apartment Complex Large Apartment Complex Large Gated Community Large Gated Community Large Grocery Store Large Grocery Store Large Warehouse — Tools and more. Large Warehouse LBMW Station LBMW Station Leafhill Heights Offices Leafhill Heights Offices Line by Line Design Line by Line Design Liquor store Liquor store Liquor store Liquor store Liquor Store — Liquorty Split. Liquor Store Liquor Store Liquor Store Liquor Store Liquor Store Liquor Store Liquor Store Lola Limon Lola Limon Lola Limon — Inside of the mall. Lola Limon Louisville Louisville Louisville Animal Shelter Louisville Animal Shelter Louisville Boat Club Louisville Boat Club Louisville Bruiser — Baseball Bat Factory. Louisville Bruiser Louisville City Hall Louisville City Hall Louisville Expo Center Louisville Expo Center Louisville Music Concert Louisville Music Concert LSU Campus LSU Campus LSU Library — Louisville State University Library. LSU Library Mama McFudgington's Mama McFudgington's Maps Unlimited — Sells domestic and internation maps and magazines. Maps Unlimited Mashie Signs & Paintings Mashie Signs & Paintings Mausoleum Mausoleum Medical Center Medical Center Military Homes Military Homes Milk 'n' More Milk 'n' More Milk 'n' More Milk 'n' More Motel Motel Motel — A motel with a large outside pool and plenty of rooms. Motel Movie theater Movie theater Music store Music store My Sunday Market My Sunday Market News Now Network — Large building with many shelves, desks, and a few themed filming sets. News Now Network Oak Park Apartments Oak Park Apartments Office Furniture Store — Lots of desks here. Office Furniture Store Palette Art Supplies — For all your base decoration needs! Palette Art Supplies Park Center — Louisville central park center. Park Center Pawn Shop Pawn Shop Pawn Shop Pawn Shop Pawn Shop Pawn Shop Pawn Shop Pawn Shop Perfick Potato Co. Perfick Potato Co. Pet Health Pawmise — A Veterinarian's office. Pet Health Pawmise Pharmacy — Pharmahug. Pharmacy Pharmacy — Pharmahug. Pharmacy Pharmacy — Med-U-Well Pharmacy and Medical Clinic. Pharmacy Pharmacy — Med-U-Well Pharmacy and Clinic. Pharmacy Pizza Whirled Pizza Whirled Pizza Whirled Pizza Whirled Pizza Whirled Pizza Whirled Pizza Whirled Pizza Whirled Pizza Whirled Pizza Whirled Pizza Whirled Pizza Whirled Police station Police station Police Station Police Station Police Station Police Station Police Station & Prison Police Station & Prison Post Office Post Office Refugee Area — Refugee Area with lots of tents, propane bbqs, and metal drums. Refugee Area Refugee Camp Refugee Camp Remote House with a field Remote House with a field Repurposed Building — A large building repurposed for what appears to be the army, containing many cots, clothing, and weapons, slightly southwest of the theater in the north of the city. Repurposed Building Research Labs — Good lord what is happening in there! Research Labs Resturant Resturant Resturant Resturant Roller Skating Rink Roller Skating Rink Romero Center for the Performing Arts Romero Center for the Performing Arts Ruined Gas Station — With one surviving pump. Ruined Gas Station Scarlet Oak Distillery Scarlet Oak Distillery Seahorse Coffee Seahorse Coffee Seahorse Coffee Seahorse Coffee Seahorse Coffee — A coffee store inside Fossoil Stadium. Seahorse Coffee Shady Oaks Nursing Home Shady Oaks Nursing Home Sheba Jewellers — Jewelry Store. Sheba Jewellers Small Art Gallery Small Art Gallery Small Art Gallery Small Art Gallery Small Mall Small Mall Small Military Checkpoint — A small checkpoint on the boundary of the exclusion zone. Small Military Checkpoint South Army Checkpoint — Another way into Louisville. South Army Checkpoint South Louisville Elementary South Louisville Elementary Spiffo's Spiffo's Spiffo's Spiffo's Spiffo's — Fast-food Restaurant. Spiffo's Spiffo's — A Spiffo's on the West side of Louisville. Spiffo's Spiffo's Spiffo's Spiffo's — Spiffo's in the baseball stadium. Spiffo's Spiffo's HQ — The Spiffo's headquarters. Praise mega Spiffo. Spiffo's HQ Sporting Goods Store — Baseball bats for days. Sporting Goods Store St. Peregrin Hospital St. Peregrin Hospital St. Peregrin Hospital St. Peregrin Hospital StarEplex - Movie Theater StarEplex - Movie Theater Steely Revolve — A metal working company. Steely Revolve Storage Units Storage Units Storage Units Storage Units Storage Units Storage Units Storage Units Storage Units SweetPea SweetPea T.I.S Construction T.I.S Construction Taco del Pancho Taco del Pancho Taco del Pancho Taco del Pancho The Grand Ohio Mall — Large 2 level mall. The Grand Ohio Mall The Havisham Hotel&Suites The Havisham Hotel&Suites The Plump Cornucopia — A grocery store of sorts. The Plump Cornucopia The Waterfront The Waterfront Thumbs of Green — Farming store with a garden. Thumbs of Green Time 4 Sport — On the 1st floor of the mall Time 4 Sport Tita Maria's Catina Tita Maria's Catina Train Station Train Station Train Yard Train Yard Train Yard Train Yard U-Store It U-Store It U.S Mail Service — Post Office. U.S Mail Service United Shipping Logistics United Shipping Logistics Valu Insurance Valu Insurance ValuTech HQ ValuTech HQ Velvet Tassel Club Velvet Tassel Club VHS Store — Hit Vids. VHS Store VHS Store — Hit Vids. VHS Store VHS Store — Hit Vids, West of the Grand Ohio Mall. VHS Store VHS Store — Hit Vids. VHS Store Warehouse Warehouse Warehouse Warehouse Wellington Heights Golf Club Wellington Heights Golf Club Window shop Window shop Zippee Market Zippee Market Zippee Market Zippee Market Zippee Market Zippee Market Zippee Market Zippee Market Zippee Market Zippee Market Zippee Market Zippee Market Zippee Market Zippee Market
All 328 points, A–Z (Louisville area)
  1. 3 Garage Mansion x 12037 · y 2593
  2. 3 Mansion Complex x 14149 · y 2630
    3 Mansions gated all around with only 1 way in and a small pond.
  3. 5 Bux or Less x 13318 · y 1293
    Everything under $5, everyday.
  4. 93.2 LMBW Radio x 12474 · y 1774
    Electronic equipment & offices.
  5. A.A. Ron Hunting Supply x 13961 · y 3231
    Hunting store/gun store.
  6. ABCDriving School x 13312 · y 1314
    You crash it, you pay it.
  7. Aitor Wire Company x 12183 · y 1457
  8. American Eats x 12781 · y 1214
  9. AmeriGlobe Communications x 12305 · y 3533
  10. Army Checkpoint x 12515 · y 4267
    Army camp set up on the main road.
  11. Army Surplus Store x 12224 · y 1320
    Ready Prep, guns and army gear.
  12. Art Gallery of Louisville x 12547 · y 1393
  13. Auto Repair Shop (Central) x 12655 · y 2118
    Car Fix-Ation.
  14. Auto Repair Shop (Central) x 12266 · y 1567
    Al's Autoshop.
  15. Auto Repair Shop (East) x 13111 · y 1757
    American Tire.
  16. Auto Repair Shop (North) x 12232 · y 1375
    Jim's Autoshop.
  17. Auto Repair Shop (South) x 13280 · y 2965
    American Tire.
  18. Auto Repair Shop (South) x 12616 · y 3518
    Car Fix-ation.
  19. Awl Work and Sew Play x 12489 · y 1697
  20. Awl Work and Sew Play x 13170 · y 1560
  21. Back To The Nurture x 12411 · y 2835
  22. Bakery x 13581 · y 2134
  23. Bar x 13181 · y 1283
  24. Bar x 13951 · y 3129
  25. Bar x 12858 · y 1206
  26. Battery Factory x 12190 · y 1270
  27. BBBQ x 12912 · y 1398
  28. Beer & Liquor x 13585 · y 2147
  29. Bible Spirit Baptist Church x 12433 · y 3020
  30. Big Empty Warehouse x 12704 · y 2123
    Fenced in warehouse with lots of room.
  31. Big Warehouse x 12179 · y 1592
  32. Black Liquorice x 13613 · y 1622
  33. Book Store x 13347 · y 1295
    Worm of Books.
  34. Book Store x 12560 · y 1931
    Bernards Book Emporium.
  35. Book Store x 12375 · y 1510
    Book Naked.
  36. Book Store x 13240 · y 1658
  37. Book Store x 12813 · y 1310
  38. Book Store x 13382 · y 3052
  39. Book Store x 12534 · y 1254
  40. Book Store x 13524 · y 1396
    Quite the collection.
  41. Book Store x 13182 · y 1250
  42. Bow-Wow Dog Nutrition x 12561 · y 3523
  43. Bowling Alley x 12444 · y 2062
  44. Boxing Gym x 13139 · y 1578
  45. Boxing Gym x 12313 · y 1428
  46. Boxpop Berwery x 13170 · y 1592
  47. Brac Brick Factory x 12121 · y 1259
    Full of emergency glass breakers!
  48. Bridge Checkpoint x 12596 · y 962
    No way through...
  49. Brooks Public Library x 12562 · y 1467
  50. Burger Joint x 13240 · y 3486
    A small diner on the outskirts of the city center.
  51. Burgers x 13206 · y 1283
  52. Bus Station x 12558 · y 2313
    Your gateway to Louisville, Knox Country and beyond! Stains on seats may or may not be brains of the deceased.
  53. Butcher Shop x 12491 · y 1446
  54. Cafe x 12713 · y 1333
  55. Cafe x 13530 · y 2143
  56. Canto Records x 13388 · y 2925
  57. Car Dealership x 13246 · y 1327
    Scenic Mile car dealership.
  58. Car Dealership x 13159 · y 1388
    Upscale Mobility Auto Dealership.
  59. Car Dealership x 12372 · y 2533
  60. Cardinal Plaza x 12850 · y 1316
    Multi-floor mini-mall with various shops.
  61. Cathedral x 12768 · y 1398
    St. Michael's Cathedral.
  62. Cemetary x 12583 · y 3274
  63. Central Loisville Community Center x 12846 · y 1697
  64. Central Park x 13238 · y 2681
    Louiville's central park with playground.
  65. Central Park Stables x 13043 · y 2827
  66. Chugg's x 13330 · y 1242
    Beverage/beer factory near the Ohio River.
  67. Church x 12607 · y 3364
    Church with a huge graveyard.
  68. Church x 12410 · y 1926
    Holy Light Baptist Church.
  69. Church x 12872 · y 2856
  70. Church x 13667 · y 2547
  71. Clothing store x 13251 · y 2137
  72. Clothing store x 13466 · y 1317
  73. Clothing Store x 13182 · y 1293
  74. Clothing Store x 13239 · y 1675
  75. Clothing Store x 13334 · y 1293
  76. Clothing Store x 12693 · y 1209
  77. Clothing Store x 12666 · y 1211
  78. Coffee Nirvana x 12629 · y 2327
  79. Construction Site x 13820 · y 1675
    Good spot for some DIY home improvements.
  80. Conven-U-Mart x 12280 · y 2529
    Food, glorious food.
  81. Convenience Store / Laundromat x 13947 · y 2240
  82. Corn Maze x 13721 · y 3691
    Would you go here?
  83. Corner-fenced house x 12325 · y 3415
    A 2-story house on the edge of Louisville that is almost surrounded by tall fences.
  84. Country Clerk and Records x 12637 · y 1469
  85. Court House x 12468 · y 1540
  86. Diner x 13344 · y 1735
  87. Diner x 13240 · y 1697
    What more do I gotta say? Grab a bite to eat in the most zombie-infested place you possibly can.
  88. Diner x 12907 · y 1408
  89. Diner x 12718 · y 1212
  90. Discount Account x 12627 · y 3667
  91. Dogs-A-Flaming x 13078 · y 1589
  92. Donut Store x 13470 · y 1349
  93. Dormitory x 12328 · y 2268
  94. E. Wrayburn Building x 12662 · y 1400
  95. Electrical Substation x 14765 · y 4085
    Grid damage detected; Technicians dispatched.
  96. Elementary School x 12335 · y 3251
  97. Evergreen Hill Community Center x 13683 · y 2785
  98. Evergreen Hill Community Center x 13683 · y 2785
  99. Evergreen Public School x 13600 · y 2762
  100. Family Dentistry x 13605 · y 1569
  101. Fancy Mansion x 13533 · y 2856
    Face the apocalypse like a king.
  102. Fancy Restaurant x 12664 · y 1151
  103. Farm Produce Warehouses x 13555 · y 3635
  104. Farmers' Market x 13697 · y 3604
    Fresh food from our local farmers! Check out the nearby corn maze!
  105. Farming Store With Garden x 13219 · y 3021
  106. Fenced Housing x 13423 · y 1732
    Secure Houses surrounded by tall fences. One entrance.
  107. Finnegan Research Group x 13580 · y 1701
  108. Fire Department x 13689 · y 1779
  109. Fire Department x 12363 · y 1760
  110. Fire Department x 13943 · y 3047
  111. First Train Inn x 12617 · y 2354
  112. Food Market x 13346 · y 1753
  113. Food Market x 12481 · y 1929
  114. Food Market x 13567 · y 3024
  115. Food Market x 13782 · y 2542
  116. Food Market x 13177 · y 1603
  117. Football Field x 12368 · y 2463
  118. Fossoil Field - Baseball stadium x 13026 · y 1581
  119. Fossoil Headquarters x 12082 · y 1612
  120. From The Dugouts x 13039 · y 1634
    Gifts + Souvenirs
  121. Fun XTreme x 12369 · y 1319
    Mini Golf, Bowling, Arcade, Laser Tag.
  122. Funeral Home x 13153 · y 1516
    Here the dead are welcome!
  123. Furniture Store x 13115 · y 1444
    Furniture Store with an antique stove.
  124. Furniture Store x 12668 · y 2163
    Better Furnishings.
  125. Furniture Store x 13420 · y 1462
  126. Furniture Store x 13380 · y 3073
    A small furniture store with decent options.
  127. Garage For Lease x 13143 · y 3013
  128. Gas Station x 12098 · y 2100
  129. Gas Station x 12713 · y 2239
    Gas-2-Go.
  130. Gas Station x 12273 · y 1621
    Fossoil.
  131. Gas Station x 12444 · y 3536
    Fossoil.
  132. Gas Station x 13960 · y 3275
    Gas-2-Go.
  133. Gas Station x 13386 · y 1412
    Fossoil.
  134. Gas Station x 12912 · y 3029
    Fossoil.
  135. Gas Station x 13556 · y 2138
    Gas-2-Go.
  136. Gas Station x 13619 · y 1527
    Gas-2-Go.
  137. Gas Station x 13383 · y 2966
    Gas-2-Go, 4 pumps.
  138. Gas Station x 12998 · y 2162
    Fossoil, 8 pumps.
  139. Gas Station x 13133 · y 1324
    Gas-2-Go, 4-pumps.
  140. Gas Station/GigaMart x 12579 · y 2550
    GigaMart with 4 gas pumps next to it.
  141. Gated Community x 12207 · y 1799
  142. GigaMart x 13452 · y 3057
  143. GigaMart x 12633 · y 1672
  144. Glo Night Club x 12425 · y 1323
  145. Go Flash x 12413 · y 2827
  146. Golden Dragon Buffet x 12576 · y 1882
  147. Goodman Legal Services x 12662 · y 2190
  148. Greene's x 13362 · y 1292
    Grocery store.
  149. Greene's x 13334 · y 2959
    Grocery store.
  150. Greene's x 13510 · y 2142
  151. Greene's x 13137 · y 2123
  152. Grill store x 13328 · y 3072
  153. Grocery Store x 13246 · y 1633
  154. Gun Store x 13594 · y 1536
  155. Gun Store x 12361 · y 1720
  156. Gun Store x 13555 · y 1273
    Stars and Stripes.
  157. Gym x 12630 · y 1144
  158. Gym x 12854 · y 1373
  159. Hair Genesis x 13330 · y 2971
  160. Hardware store x 13369 · y 3074
  161. Hardware Store x 13959 · y 3106
  162. Hardware Store x 13172 · y 1551
  163. Hardware Store x 13312 · y 1307
  164. Hardware Store x 12377 · y 1382
  165. Hardware Store x 13959 · y 3099
    E.P. Tools.
  166. Hardware Store x 13528 · y 3089
  167. Hardware Store x 13521 · y 1318
    On the second floor of Grand Ohio Mall.
  168. Hickory Bakery Box x 12927 · y 1485
  169. HighSchool x 13049 · y 1710
  170. Hole in the Fence x 12606 · y 4161
    The alternate way to the army checkpoint.
  171. Horsetrack x 12224 · y 2757
  172. Hospital x 12940 · y 2076
    Louisville Central Hospital.
  173. Hugo Plush x 12578 · y 1816
  174. Jay's Chicken x 13466 · y 2979
  175. Jay's Chicken x 13630 · y 1271
    Fast-food Restaurant.
  176. Jay's Chicken x 12745 · y 2233
  177. Jay's Chicken x 13365 · y 1350
  178. Jay's Chicken x 12271 · y 1381
  179. Jay's Chicken HQ x 12790 · y 2227
  180. Junkyard x 13695 · y 1681
  181. Kentucky Herald Newspaper x 12615 · y 3557
    Printing factory and writers/editors workplace.
  182. Kitchen Supply Store x 12427 · y 1371
    Appliances, pots, pans, etc.
  183. Kitten Knives x 12171 · y 1394
    Large office building with a production line and storage.
  184. Knox Bank x 12566 · y 1696
  185. Knox Bank x 13410 · y 1353
  186. Knox Bank (Classic Building) x 12617 · y 1586
  187. Knox Bank (Modern Building) x 13603 · y 3027
  188. Knox Distillery x 12912 · y 1380
  189. Knox Pack Kitchens x 12917 · y 1446
    Kitchen Appliance Store.
  190. Knox Talk Radio Station x 13561 · y 1581
  191. KnoxPack Kitchens x 12632 · y 3769
  192. KY Transit x 12558 · y 2408
  193. Large Apartment Complex x 12787 · y 1848
  194. Large Gated Community x 14121 · y 2798
  195. Large Grocery Store x 12759 · y 2944
  196. Large Warehouse x 12720 · y 2180
    Tools and more.
  197. LBMW Station x 12340 · y 2057
  198. Leafhill Heights Offices x 12254 · y 3545
  199. Line by Line Design x 12565 · y 3761
  200. Liquor store x 12717 · y 5059
  201. Liquor store x 13960 · y 3205
  202. Liquor Store x 12408 · y 2845
    Liquorty Split.
  203. Liquor Store x 13440 · y 1292
  204. Liquor Store x 12232 · y 1347
  205. Liquor Store x 12618 · y 2292
  206. Lola Limon x 12831 · y 1333
  207. Lola Limon x 13522 · y 1271
    Inside of the mall.
  208. Louisville x 12936 · y 2238
  209. Louisville Animal Shelter x 12263 · y 1444
  210. Louisville Boat Club x 12776 · y 1144
  211. Louisville Bruiser x 13249 · y 1234
    Baseball Bat Factory.
  212. Louisville City Hall x 12563 · y 1534
  213. Louisville Expo Center x 12965 · y 1309
  214. Louisville Music Concert x 13759 · y 1937
  215. LSU Campus x 12406 · y 2255
  216. LSU Library x 12350 · y 2142
    Louisville State University Library.
  217. Mama McFudgington's x 13182 · y 1276
  218. Maps Unlimited x 12233 · y 1627
    Sells domestic and internation maps and magazines.
  219. Mashie Signs & Paintings x 12606 · y 3701
  220. Mausoleum x 12571 · y 3172
  221. Medical Center x 12423 · y 1761
  222. Military Homes x 12733 · y 3969
  223. Milk 'n' More x 12668 · y 2125
  224. Milk 'n' More x 13958 · y 3242
  225. Motel x 12428 · y 2774
  226. Motel x 13225 · y 3523
    A motel with a large outside pool and plenty of rooms.
  227. Movie theater x 12333 · y 1369
  228. Music store x 12403 · y 1389
  229. My Sunday Market x 12438 · y 3108
  230. News Now Network x 12645 · y 1918
    Large building with many shelves, desks, and a few themed filming sets.
  231. Oak Park Apartments x 12155 · y 2914
  232. Office Furniture Store x 13682 · y 1572
    Lots of desks here.
  233. Palette Art Supplies x 13179 · y 1748
    For all your base decoration needs!
  234. Park Center x 13391 · y 2368
    Louisville central park center.
  235. Pawn Shop x 12320 · y 1331
  236. Pawn Shop x 13123 · y 2975
  237. Pawn Shop x 12376 · y 1470
  238. Pawn Shop x 12488 · y 1383
  239. Perfick Potato Co. x 12268 · y 1341
  240. Pet Health Pawmise x 13217 · y 3044
    A Veterinarian's office.
  241. Pharmacy x 13237 · y 1286
    Pharmahug.
  242. Pharmacy x 13123 · y 2126
    Pharmahug.
  243. Pharmacy x 13232 · y 2972
    Med-U-Well Pharmacy and Medical Clinic.
  244. Pharmacy x 12950 · y 1482
    Med-U-Well Pharmacy and Clinic.
  245. Pizza Whirled x 12440 · y 3832
  246. Pizza Whirled x 13170 · y 3028
  247. Pizza Whirled x 13225 · y 2104
  248. Pizza Whirled x 13652 · y 1278
  249. Pizza Whirled x 13474 · y 1411
  250. Pizza Whirled x 13517 · y 2112
  251. Police station x 12961 · y 1379
  252. Police Station x 13782 · y 2558
  253. Police Station x 13220 · y 3087
  254. Police Station & Prison x 12444 · y 1609
  255. Post Office x 12624 · y 2076
  256. Refugee Area x 12514 · y 4063
    Refugee Area with lots of tents, propane bbqs, and metal drums.
  257. Refugee Camp x 13423 · y 3738
  258. Remote House with a field x 14824 · y 3716
  259. Repurposed Building x 12421 · y 1423
    A large building repurposed for what appears to be the army, containing many cots, clothing, and weapons, slightly southwest of the theater in the north of the city.
  260. Research Labs x 13597 · y 1699
    Good lord what is happening in there!
  261. Resturant x 13959 · y 3211
  262. Resturant x 12731 · y 1143
  263. Roller Skating Rink x 12975 · y 1430
  264. Romero Center for the Performing Arts x 12527 · y 1751
  265. Ruined Gas Station x 13639 · y 4072
    With one surviving pump.
  266. Scarlet Oak Distillery x 12034 · y 1945
  267. Seahorse Coffee x 12576 · y 1635
  268. Seahorse Coffee x 13523 · y 1714
  269. Seahorse Coffee x 13078 · y 1598
    A coffee store inside Fossoil Stadium.
  270. Shady Oaks Nursing Home x 13084 · y 2023
  271. Sheba Jewellers x 13570 · y 1274
    Jewelry Store.
  272. Small Art Gallery x 12517 · y 1445
  273. Small Art Gallery x 13610 · y 1366
  274. Small Mall x 13344 · y 3045
  275. Small Military Checkpoint x 13446 · y 4077
    A small checkpoint on the boundary of the exclusion zone.
  276. South Army Checkpoint x 14534 · y 4025
    Another way into Louisville.
  277. South Louisville Elementary x 12971 · y 3223
  278. Spiffo's x 12448 · y 3786
  279. Spiffo's x 13457 · y 2927
  280. Spiffo's x 13661 · y 1321
    Fast-food Restaurant.
  281. Spiffo's x 12314 · y 1930
    A Spiffo's on the West side of Louisville.
  282. Spiffo's x 13303 · y 1351
  283. Spiffo's x 13080 · y 1633
    Spiffo's in the baseball stadium.
  284. Spiffo's HQ x 12714 · y 1621
    The Spiffo's headquarters. Praise mega Spiffo.
  285. Sporting Goods Store x 13316 · y 3052
    Baseball bats for days.
  286. St. Peregrin Hospital x 12458 · y 3702
  287. St. Peregrin Hospital x 12458 · y 3702
  288. StarEplex - Movie Theater x 12471 · y 1272
  289. Steely Revolve x 12583 · y 3637
    A metal working company.
  290. Storage Units x 12196 · y 1684
  291. Storage Units x 12181 · y 1328
  292. Storage Units x 12713 · y 1999
  293. Storage Units x 13122 · y 1708
  294. SweetPea x 12419 · y 2818
  295. T.I.S Construction x 12669 · y 2140
  296. Taco del Pancho x 12579 · y 2071
  297. Taco del Pancho x 13527 · y 3019
  298. The Grand Ohio Mall x 13562 · y 1386
    Large 2 level mall.
  299. The Havisham Hotel&Suites x 12636 · y 1317
  300. The Plump Cornucopia x 12733 · y 1211
    A grocery store of sorts.
  301. The Waterfront x 13037 · y 1210
  302. Thumbs of Green x 13135 · y 1780
    Farming store with a garden.
  303. Time 4 Sport x 13522 · y 1314
    On the 1st floor of the mall
  304. Tita Maria's Catina x 13311 · y 2970
  305. Train Station x 12714 · y 2326
  306. Train Yard x 12675 · y 4403
  307. Train Yard x 12650 · y 4339
  308. U-Store It x 13689 · y 1615
  309. U.S Mail Service x 12583 · y 3581
    Post Office.
  310. United Shipping Logistics x 12627 · y 3704
  311. Valu Insurance x 12561 · y 3617
  312. ValuTech HQ x 12560 · y 3696
  313. Velvet Tassel Club x 12316 · y 1271
  314. VHS Store x 12431 · y 2818
    Hit Vids.
  315. VHS Store x 12797 · y 1212
    Hit Vids.
  316. VHS Store x 13429 · y 1292
    Hit Vids, West of the Grand Ohio Mall.
  317. VHS Store x 13114 · y 1454
    Hit Vids.
  318. Warehouse x 12611 · y 3617
  319. Warehouse x 12796 · y 2184
  320. Wellington Heights Golf Club x 12973 · y 2233
  321. Window shop x 13416 · y 1292
  322. Zippee Market x 12225 · y 3026
  323. Zippee Market x 13000 · y 3115
  324. Zippee Market x 13066 · y 1922
  325. Zippee Market x 12664 · y 1366
  326. Zippee Market x 13519 · y 1668
  327. Zippee Market x 12521 · y 1482
  328. Zippee Market x 12646 · y 2291

Where these 328 Louisville markers come from: names and in-game tile coordinates are vendored from PZmap (html/poi.json), MIT License, Copyright (c) 2022 Min Xiang; retrieved 2026-10-01. We add no coordinates of our own.

Read the gaps, not just the dots. This is a community catalogue, not the game's own list, and it is incomplete. Muldraugh is the clearest case: it carries no fire station record at all, even though the town's fire station is a well-documented loot site and base candidate. Absence from this map does not mean absence from the game. Nothing is drawn here that we could not source — and anything you find missing or misnamed is worth reporting, because we will check it against the game rather than guess.

Sources & Verification

Source Type Sections Used
build42guide.wiki — Build 42 Louisville Community guide (checked 2026-08-09 vs 42.20) Verticality and noise framing, go/no-go decision framework, loot priority order
projectzomboid.wiki — Louisville Survival Guide Fan-made wiki guide (updated 2026-08-28) Four endgame pressures, pre-expedition checklist, exit planning, torch-on-shutters note

Published as agreed: the readiness gate, the four pressure types, the loot priority list, the staged-vehicle and two-exit discipline. Disclosed as community figures: floor counts, basement totals, inventory thresholds.

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