Jenkins Kentucky Map

About Jenkins, Kentucky

Jenkins is a locality in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,406. The population density is 68.5 people per km². Jenkins is located at 37.1734°N, 82.6310°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41517.

Jenkins spills out of the hollows, a collection of structures clinging to the steep slopes of the Appalachian Mountains. It lies 41.5 miles north of Marshall, TN (from Marshall, TN: bearing 2°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west of Clintwood. The air here carries the damp scent of pine needles and the distant murmur of mining operations, a constant hum beneath the rustle of leaves. Ridge after ridge stretches towards the horizon, cloaked in a deep green that shifts to a hazy blue in the distance, a landscape that feels both ancient and perpetually renewed. Even in the midday sun, shadows pool in the ravines, hinting at a coolness that persists even when the thermometer climbs, and the sky often seems a vast, bruised canvas as evening approaches. This place, Jenkins, was born of coal, its very existence tied to the veins of black rock that lie deep within the earth. The economy, once roaring with the clang of pickaxes and the rumble of coal trains, now echoes with the ghosts of that industry, though a spirit of resilience endures. The close-knit character of its people, forged in the shared hardship and camaraderie of the mines, is palpable; a nod and a quiet conversation are often all that’s needed to bridge the gaps in a day. The winding roads that snake through the mountains serve as arteries, connecting Jenkins to the outside world, but it is the embrace of the surrounding peaks that truly defines its isolation and its enduring strength.

About This Jenkins Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jenkins, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.173437, -82.630989. 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 Jenkins and Letcher County.

Detailed location data for Jenkins includes the ZIP code (41537), telephone area code (859), county seat of Letcher County (Whitesburg), and school district assignment (Jenkins Independent 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 Jenkins is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.