Hazel Kentucky Map
Hazel, 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 Hazel, Union County.
Interactive Map of Hazel, Kentucky
| City | Hazel |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Union |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 37.51227 |
| Longitude | -87.989469 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Hazel, Kentucky
Hazel is a locality in Union County, Kentucky, United States. Hazel is located at 37.5123°N, 87.9895°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42049.0.
Hazel lies cradled by the gentle sweep of Western Kentucky's rolling hills, a landscape painted in broad strokes of emerald and gold by the fertile soil. It lies 31.3 miles south-west of Henderson, KY (from Henderson, KY: bearing 224°T), and is situated 7.2 miles west of Williams. The air here, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries the faint, sweet perfume of ripening corn and the earthy scent of damp soil after a summer shower, a fragrance that clings to everything like a whisper. Fields of soybeans stretch towards the hazy horizon, their leaves a soft, rustling murmur in the breeze, while stands of mature oak and sycamore trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, offer shaded respite. The land breathes a quiet contentment, a feeling of deep roots and enduring presence that settles over the scattered farmhouses and the unassuming center of Hazel itself. The history of Hazel is inextricably linked to the rich agricultural bounty of Union County, a testament to generations who have coaxed sustenance from this generous earth. For decades, farming, particularly tobacco and corn, formed the backbone of its economy, shaping the rhythms of life and the very character of its inhabitants. While the agricultural landscape remains, the echoes of other industries can be felt in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture. Though not a bustling metropolis, Hazel possesses a quiet resilience, a community that finds its strength in shared history and the enduring promise of the land, where the slow, deliberate pace of life allows for contemplation and a deep appreciation for the simple, vital things.
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About This Hazel Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Hazel, 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 Hazel and Union County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Hazel 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 Hazel 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. |
