Hindman Kentucky Map
Hindman, 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 Hindman, Knott County.
Interactive Map of Hindman, Kentucky
| City | Hindman |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Knott |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.335931 |
| Longitude | -82.980441 |
| Population | 790 |
| Density | 80.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Hindman, Kentucky
Hindman is a locality in Knott County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 790. The population density is 80.4 people per km². Hindman is located at 37.3359°N, 82.9804°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41822.
Hindman rests in a hollow where the land folds in on itself, a place sculpted by the patient hands of water and time. It lies 55.6 miles north-north-west of Marshall, TN (from Marshall, TN: bearing 342°T), and is situated 13.1 miles east-north-east of Hazard. The surrounding hills, cloaked in a deep, verdant green for much of the year, rise abruptly, their ridgelines often softened by the hazy embrace of distant mist or the sharp, clear light of an autumn afternoon. Small creeks, silver threads in the sun, snake their way through the valley floor, their murmurs a constant counterpoint to the rustle of leaves and the occasional distant hum of traffic. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the clean, damp scent of earth and pine, a fragrance that seems to cling to the very stones and timbers of the houses scattered along the winding roads. The sky above is a generous canvas, shifting from the pale, washed-out blue of midday to the fiery oranges and purples of sunset, painting the rugged terrain in hues of profound beauty. The story of Hindman is intrinsically tied to the rich veins of coal that once pulsed beneath its soil, a history that shaped its early development and the hardy character of its people. The echoes of that industrious past still linger, though the economy of Hindman has diversified, finding new life in small businesses and the enduring spirit of its residents. The Hindman Settlement School, a landmark of educational and cultural importance, stands as a testament to a commitment to community and learning that predates the boom-and-bust cycles of industry. Here, amidst the rolling Appalachian landscape, a quiet resilience defines the rhythm of daily life, a steady persistence that mirrors the slow, inexorable flow of the nearby rivers.
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About This Hindman Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Hindman, 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 Hindman and Knott County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Hindman 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 Hindman 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. |
