Hyden Kentucky Map

About Hyden, Kentucky

Hyden is a locality in Leslie County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 325. The population density is 132.6 people per km². Hyden is located at 37.1609°N, 83.3732°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41749.

Hyden lies cradled by the rugged embrace of the Appalachian Mountains, where the hills rise steep and green, their slopes often shrouded in a mist that softens the harsh edges of the terrain. It lies 49.0 miles north-north-east of Claiborne, TN (from Claiborne, TN: bearing 17°T), and is situated 11.6 miles west-south-west of Hazard. The land here is a complex sculpture of ridges and hollows, a place where narrow valleys hold scattered homes and the winding ribbon of the Kentucky River carves its path. Sunlight, when it breaks through, paints fleeting patterns on the dense woodlands, illuminating the sturdy oaks and the occasional flash of a cardinal’s wing. The air itself carries a damp, earthy fragrance, a constant reminder of the rich soil that nourishes the tenacious flora and fauna of this secluded corner of southeastern Kentucky. The story of Hyden is deeply intertwined with the black gold that lies beneath these ancient hills. For generations, coal mining has been the lifeblood of this region, shaping its economy and the character of its people. The echoes of pickaxes and the rumble of coal trucks, though perhaps less pronounced now, are woven into the very fabric of Hyden's past. The Leslie County Historical Society, a quiet sentinel of local memory, preserves the artifacts and tales of this industrial heritage, a testament to the resilience and hard work that defined the community. While the landscape still bears the scars and contours of its mining history, there is also a quiet strength in the way life continues, with a pace dictated by the slow turning of seasons and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.

About This Hyden Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hyden, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.160925, -83.373237. 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 Hyden and Leslie County.

Detailed location data for Hyden includes the ZIP code (41749), telephone area code (606), county seat of Leslie County (Hyden), and school district assignment (Leslie 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 Hyden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.