Bardwell Kentucky Map

About Bardwell, Kentucky

Bardwell is a locality in Carlisle County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 737. The population density is 332.3 people per km². Bardwell is located at 36.8706°N, 89.0098°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42023.

Bardwell rests in a landscape that has long been shaped by the quiet persistence of water and earth. It lies 27.0 miles west-south-west of Paducah, KY (from Paducah, KY: bearing 237°T), and is situated 7.8 miles south-east of Wickliffe. The terrain here is a gentle yielding, a subtle rise and fall of fertile ground that speaks of the Mississippi River's distant influence, though the town itself is set back from its grandest currents. Creeks and smaller waterways thread through the surrounding countryside, their banks often lined with a dense, verdant growth that softens the edges of cultivated fields. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a damp, earthy fragrance, a testament to the rich loam that underpins everything. Sunlight filters through the leaves of mature trees, casting shifting patterns on the unpaved lanes and the weathered facades of older buildings, lending a hushed, almost timeless quality to the passing hours. The history of Bardwell is intimately tied to the agricultural bounty of Carlisle County, a place where farming remains a cornerstone of its economy. For generations, the land has yielded crops, and the rhythms of planting and harvest have dictated the pulse of life here. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed this corner of Kentucky, a resilient spirit persists, evident in the small businesses that serve the local populace and the enduring presence of family farms. The railroad once played a vital role in connecting Bardwell to wider markets, and remnants of that era can still be seen, offering a visual echo of a busier past. Today, life in Bardwell moves at a pace that allows for neighbourly conversation and a deep appreciation for the quiet beauty of the surrounding countryside, a place where the past is not forgotten but rather woven into the ongoing story of the land.

About This Bardwell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bardwell, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.870611, -89.009787. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bardwell and Carlisle County.

Detailed location data for Bardwell includes the ZIP code (42023), telephone area code (270, 364), county seat of Carlisle County (Bardwell), and school district assignment (Carlisle County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bardwell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.