Campton Kentucky Map

About Campton, Kentucky

Campton is a locality in Wolfe County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 272. The population density is 97.0 people per km². Campton is located at 37.7343°N, 83.5474°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41301.

Campton exhales a quiet breath among the rolling hills, a place where the land itself seems to hold secrets whispered by the wind that combs through the dense forests. It lies 40.8 miles east of Richmond, KY (from Richmond, KY: bearing 91°T), and is situated 18.6 miles east-south-east of Stanton. The terrain here is a study in verdant swells and hollows, a generous, green embrace of Appalachian foothills that cradle the small settlement. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in shifting mosaics onto the winding roads, illuminating the rich, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles. The air often carries the faint, sweet perfume of honeysuckle in summer and the crisp, clean bite of frost in autumn, a constant reminder of nature’s unhurried, cyclical power. This corner of Wolfe County has long been shaped by the bounty and challenges of its mountainous setting, its history intertwined with the logging and coal industries that once pulsed through the region. The very character of Campton speaks to a resilience forged in these hills, a resourceful spirit born from generations of living close to the land. While the economy has diversified, echoes of its past linger in the quiet lanes and the enduring strength of its people. The nearby Red River Gorge geological area, a place of dramatic sandstone cliffs and natural arches, draws visitors who seek the same wild beauty that has always defined this part of Kentucky, offering a breathtaking counterpoint to the gentle slopes that surround Campton itself.

About This Campton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Campton, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.734253, -83.547409. 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 Campton and Wolfe County.

Detailed location data for Campton includes the ZIP code (41301), telephone area code (859), county seat of Wolfe County (Campton), and school district assignment (Wolfe 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 Campton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.