Coldiron Kentucky Map
Coldiron, 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 Coldiron, Harlan County.
Interactive Map of Coldiron, Kentucky
| City | Coldiron |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Harlan |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 36.826754 |
| Longitude | -83.453522 |
| Population | 193 |
| Density | 213.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Coldiron, Kentucky
Coldiron is a locality in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 193. The population density is 213.1 people per km². Coldiron is located at 36.8268°N, 83.4535°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40819.
Coldiron lies in a fold of the Cumberland Mountains, where the slopes rise steeply from the valley floor, cloaked in the deep green of mixed hardwoods. It lies 25.8 miles north-north-east of Claiborne, TN (from Claiborne, TN: bearing 23°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west of Harlan. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy scent, a fragrance of decaying leaves and damp soil that clings to the skin. Shadows stretch long and blue across the hollows as the sun begins its descent, painting the western ridges in hues of bruised purple and fiery orange. The landscape is a testament to the persistent forces of erosion and growth, a rugged beauty that feels ancient, as if the very bones of the earth are laid bare and then softened by time and tenacious vegetation. The occasional glimpse of a weathered barn or a simple, sturdy house clinging to a hillside speaks of a quiet, enduring human presence within this formidable natural embrace. The story of Coldiron is inextricably bound to the black gold beneath its soil, a history etched into the very character of the place by the relentless rhythm of coal mining. For generations, this was a landscape defined by the pickaxe and the darkened tunnels, a source of both livelihood and hardship for the families who made their lives here. Though the seams have long since been played out, the echo of that industrial past remains, a subtle undercurrent in the conversations and memories of the residents. The local economy now seeks new ground, a gentle shift from the deep earth to the more visible surface, with small businesses and a resilient spirit continuing to shape the identity of Coldiron. The winding roads, often hemmed in by steep inclines, seem to carry the weight of those who once traveled them with heavier burdens, a quiet reminder of the perseverance that defines this particular corner of Harlan County.
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About This Coldiron Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Coldiron, 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 Coldiron and Harlan County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Coldiron 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 Coldiron 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. |
