Blaine Kentucky Map

About Blaine, Kentucky

Blaine is a locality in Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 80. The population density is 36.9 people per km². Blaine is located at 38.0276°N, 82.8432°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41124.

Blaine lies in a hollow where the land begins to fold and crease, a place where the shoulders of hills hold secrets. It lies 34.6 miles south-west of Huntington, WV (from Huntington, WV: bearing 219°T), and is situated 14.9 miles north of Paintsville. The landscape here is a study in shades of green and brown, a mosaic of wooded slopes and the occasional cleared field, often bearing the stubble of recent harvest. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a damp coolness, hinting at the slow exhalation of the surrounding forests, a scent of pine needles and decaying leaves. The creek, a modest ribbon of water, snakes through the valley floor, its banks often overgrown with wild rhododendron and the sturdy tenacity of sumac. The houses of Blaine are scattered, some clinging to the hillsides, others gathered more closely along the main thoroughfare, their porches often facing the road as if in quiet greeting. The history of Blaine is as deeply rooted as the oaks that crown the ridges, a story woven from the threads of resourcefulness and resilience. The local economy, once driven by the extraction of timber and coal from the rugged terrain, now finds its pulse in a more varied rhythm. Small farms still dot the landscape, their yields dictated by the capricious nature of the Appalachian weather, while a scattering of local businesses provides the essential services for the residents. The spirit of independence, a hallmark of this region, is palpable in the easy conversations and the willingness of neighbors to lend a hand. There is a quiet pride in Blaine, a sense of belonging to a place that has weathered its share of changes, yet retains a distinct character, a steadfastness that echoes the enduring hills.

About This Blaine Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Blaine, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.027589, -82.843218. 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 Blaine and Lawrence County.

Detailed location data for Blaine includes the ZIP code (41124), telephone area code (859), county seat of Lawrence County (Louisa), and school district assignment (Lawrence 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 Blaine is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.