Cold Spring Kentucky Map

About Cold Spring, Kentucky

Cold Spring is a locality in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,341. The population density is 512.3 people per km². Cold Spring is located at 39.0217°N, 84.4399°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41076.

Cold Spring rests in a hollow where the land begins its serious climb towards the Kentucky hills, its buildings clustered like weathered stones along the winding roads. It lies 5.6 miles south-east of Covington, KY (from Covington, KY: bearing 139°T), and is situated 6.9 miles south-east of Cincinnati. The terrain here is a study in gentle upheaval, with narrow valleys giving way to broad, rounded slopes cloaked in a dense green of mature deciduous trees, their branches reaching towards a sky that often holds a soft, diffused light. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries the damp, earthy scent of leaf litter and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers, a palpable stillness that seems to absorb the day's last warmth. The very shape of the land, its subtle depressions and rising shoulders, suggests a history of water's patient work, of ancient streams that have long since shifted their courses, leaving behind this intimate, sheltered landscape. The founding of Cold Spring is entwined with the very springs that give it its name, a source of clear, cool water that drew early settlers seeking sustenance and a place to put down roots. For generations, the local economy has been shaped by the bounty of the surrounding fields, with agriculture playing a significant role, though the character of the land now leans more towards the quiet cultivation of smallholdings and the preservation of its natural beauty. There is a palpable sense of continuity, of lives lived in close proximity to the enduring rhythms of the earth, and a quiet pride in this enduring connection to the land. While not a place of grand pronouncements, Cold Spring holds a certain understated dignity, a testament to the enduring appeal of its tranquil setting and the steadfast spirit of its inhabitants.

About This Cold Spring Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cold Spring, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.021728, -84.439941. 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 Cold Spring and Campbell County.

Detailed location data for Cold Spring includes the ZIP code (41076), telephone area code (859), county seat of Campbell County (Alexandria), and school district assignment (Campbell 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 Cold Spring is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.