Hazel Kentucky Map

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.

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.

About This Hazel Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hazel, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.51227, -87.989469. 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.

Detailed location data for Hazel includes the ZIP code (42459), telephone area code (270, 364), county seat of Union County (Morganfield), and school district assignment (Calloway 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 Hazel is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.