Corbin Kentucky Map

About Corbin, Kentucky

Corbin is a locality in Whitley County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,246. The population density is 409.6 people per km². Corbin is located at 36.9487°N, 84.0969°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40701.

Corbin rises from the rolling hills of southeastern Kentucky, a place where the air carries a faint scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 41.1 miles north-west of Claiborne, TN (from Claiborne, TN: bearing 322°T), and is situated 0.8 miles south-south-west of North Corbin. The landscape here is a gentle disarray of wooded ridges and shallow valleys, the land sculpted by countless small creeks that feed the larger waterways. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, can cast a soft, diffused glow, illuminating the verdant growth that clings to the slopes. The very character of Corbin is etched into these curves of the land, a sense of groundedness that seems to emanate from the soil itself, a quiet resilience in the face of the ever-present skies. This region of Whitley County has long been shaped by its rich coal mining heritage, a history that echoes in the very bones of the land and the spirit of its people. Though the deep mines have largely receded, the memory of that era fuels a strong sense of community and a work ethic that persists. Today, Corbin's economy is a blend of service industries, retail, and a growing presence in logistics, adapting to the changing tides of commerce. The iconic Kentucky Fried Chicken, a global phenomenon, traces its origins back to Corbin, a unique footnote in its local lore, adding a touch of unexpected fame to this deeply rooted Kentucky locale.

About This Corbin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Corbin, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.948699, -84.096876. 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 Corbin and Whitley County.

Detailed location data for Corbin includes the ZIP code (40701), telephone area code (606), county seat of Whitley County (Williamsburg), and school district assignment (Corbin Independent 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 Corbin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.