Belfry Kentucky Map
Belfry, Kentucky — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Belfry, Pike County.
Interactive Map of Belfry, Kentucky
| City | Belfry |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Pike |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.62038 |
| Longitude | -82.269029 |
| Population | 118 |
| Density | 80.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Belfry, Kentucky
Belfry is a locality in Pike County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 118. The population density is 80.3 people per km². Belfry is located at 37.6204°N, 82.2690°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41514.
Belfry clings to the rugged embrace of Pike County, Kentucky, a place where the mountains rise like sleeping giants, their wooded slopes a deep, resonant green under a sky that often spills a pale, watery light. It lies 56.0 miles south of Huntington, WV (from Huntington, WV: bearing 170°T), and is situated 3.8 miles south of Williamson. The land here is a testament to the earth's patient, powerful shaping, with hollows that cradle scattered homes and creeks that murmur secrets through the dense undergrowth. Roads wind like threads through the valleys, connecting one small cluster of dwellings to the next, each turn revealing another shadowed ridge or a sun-drenched clearing where wildflowers push stubbornly through the rocky soil. The air itself carries a clean, cool scent of pine and damp earth, especially potent after a rain, a fragrance that speaks of the wildness that still holds sway in this corner of Appalachia. The story of Belfry is inextricably linked to the veins of coal that lie beneath its surface, a history that has shaped its economy and the very character of its people. For generations, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the demands of the mines, a demanding industry that has left its mark on the landscape and the spirit of the community. While the era of peak coal production may have passed, the echoes of that labor remain, a quiet undercurrent beneath the surface of everyday life. Today, the local economy finds sustenance in a mix of smaller industries and the enduring resilience of its residents, who continue to draw strength from the close-knit bonds forged over years of shared experience. The mountains, once a source of both bounty and hardship, now offer a different kind of wealth, providing a breathtaking backdrop for those who call Belfry home.
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About This Belfry Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Belfry, Kentucky with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Belfry and Pike County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Belfry is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Belfry is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
