Coxton Kentucky Map

About Coxton, Kentucky

Coxton is a locality in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 137. The population density is 185.4 people per km². Coxton is located at 36.8573°N, 83.2702°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40831.

Coxton lies cradled in the deep, verdant folds of Harlan County, Kentucky, where the Cumberland Plateau exhales a breath of damp, earthy air. It lies 32.8 miles north-east of Claiborne, TN (from Claiborne, TN: bearing 38°T), and is situated 3.0 miles east-north-east of Harlan. Here, the land rises in strenuous, forested hills, their slopes cloaked in a dense tapestry of oak, hickory, and pine, a verdant tide that seems to spill down into the hollows. The narrow valleys are etched with the veins of small creeks, their waters a cool, clear murmur over moss-slicked stones, reflecting the dappled light that filters through the high canopy. The sky, when visible, often hangs heavy with the promise of rain, a soft, pewter hue that lends a quiet, introspective mood to the landscape. The character of Coxton is one of resilience, a place shaped by the raw, unyielding beauty of its surroundings. The story of Coxton is inextricably linked to the earth's dark bounty, its identity forged in the crucible of coal mining that once pulsed through these hills. Though the pickaxes may ring less frequently now, the legacy of that industry lingers, a subtle undercurrent in the local economy and the spirit of its people. A quiet industry persists, tending to the land and the needs of a close-knit population, with small farms dotting the more accessible clearings and a steady hum of everyday life in the village center. The rhythm of Coxton is one of patient endurance, a place where time seems to meander rather than rush, marked by the changing seasons and the enduring strength of community.

About This Coxton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Coxton, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.857312, -83.270178. 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 Coxton and Harlan County.

Detailed location data for Coxton includes the ZIP code (40831), telephone area code (606), county seat of Harlan County (Harlan), and school district assignment (Harlan 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 Coxton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.