Edgewood Kentucky Map

About Edgewood, Kentucky

Edgewood is a locality in Bell County, Kentucky, United States. Edgewood is located at 36.6134°N, 83.7813°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41017.

Edgewood rests within the rugged embrace of Bell County, Kentucky, a place where the rolling hills of the Appalachian foothills begin to assert their dominion. It lies 12.1 miles north-west of Claiborne, TN (from Claiborne, TN: bearing 318°T), and is situated 3.7 miles west of Middlesborough. Here, the landscape is a study in verdant textures, with dense forests of oak and pine cloaking the slopes, broken only by the occasional clearing where the land yields to human endeavor. Creeks, born from hidden springs, carve their way through the terrain, their waters clear and cool, murmuring secrets as they tumble over moss-slicked stones. The air itself carries a distinct scent, a mixture of damp earth, pine needles, and the faint, sweet perfume of wild honeysuckle that thrives in the dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy. Even on a bright afternoon, there's a sense of quiet permanence to Edgewood, a feeling that the land has patiently endured the passage of seasons and generations, its contours shaped by forces both ancient and immediate. The character of Edgewood is deeply intertwined with the history of coal, a stark reminder of the industry that once pulsed through these hollows. While the seams may have thinned, the legacy remains, etched into the weathered faces of the older homes and the quiet resilience of its people. The local economy, once dominated by the black dust, has diversified, with small businesses and agriculture finding their footing, though the echoes of mining operations can still be seen in the scattered remnants of old tipples and rail lines. This is a place where neighbors still know each other's names, where the pace of life is dictated less by clocks and more by the slow, deliberate turning of the seasons. The evenings here often bring a profound stillness, broken only by the chirping of crickets and the distant hoot of an owl, a natural symphony that underscores the enduring spirit of Edgewood.

About This Edgewood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Edgewood, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.613415, -83.781307. 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 Edgewood and Bell County.

Detailed location data for Edgewood includes the ZIP code (40965), telephone area code (606, 859), county seat of Bell County (Pineville), and school district assignment (Kenton 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 Edgewood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.