Blackey Kentucky Map

About Blackey, Kentucky

Blackey is a locality in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 141. The population density is 95.4 people per km². Blackey is located at 37.1401°N, 82.9791°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41804.

Blackey clings to the steep slopes of the Cumberland Mountains, a place where the sky feels both vast and intimately close, hemmed in by the rugged embrace of the land. It lies 43.0 miles north-north-west of Marshall, TN (from Marshall, TN: bearing 336°T), and is situated 8.5 miles west of Whitesburg. The road, a winding serpent of asphalt, follows the contours of the hills, revealing glimpses of weathered homes clinging to the inclines like hardy moss. Creeks, their water the color of strong tea from the tannins of fallen leaves, gurgle and rush through narrow valleys, their constant murmur the soundtrack to this quiet corner of Kentucky. Dense forests, a riot of greens and browns, climb the mountainsides, their shadows deepening as the sun begins its descent, painting the ridges in hues of bruised purple and fading gold. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a clean, sharp fragrance that speaks of the wildness that still holds sway. The history of Blackey is etched into the very grain of the mountains, a story deeply intertwined with coal. For generations, the black dust was the lifeblood of this region, fueling homes and industries far beyond these valleys. While the deep mines that once defined the landscape have largely fallen silent, the legacy of that era remains, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life. The local economy, once powered by the relentless rhythm of pickaxes and haulage trucks, has shifted, finding new footing in smaller enterprises and the enduring connection to the land. A distinctive character permeates Blackey, born of resilience and a deep-seated pride in its heritage, where the pace of life moves to a different cadence, dictated by the sun's arc and the slow, steady flow of the mountain streams.

About This Blackey Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Blackey, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.140096, -82.979051. 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 Blackey and Letcher County.

Detailed location data for Blackey includes the ZIP code (41804), telephone area code (606), county seat of Letcher County (Whitesburg), and school district assignment (Letcher 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 Blackey is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.