Mayfield Kentucky Map

About Mayfield, Kentucky

Mayfield is a locality in Graves County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,868. The population density is 520.3 people per km². Mayfield is located at 36.7417°N, 88.6367°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42066.

Mayfield rests in the gentle, rolling terrain of far western Kentucky, where wide, open fields of corn and soybeans unfurl under a vast, ever-changing sky. It lies 23.7 miles south of Paducah, KY (from Paducah, KY: bearing 185°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north-east of Wingo. The land here doesn't rise to dramatic heights, but rather presents a soft, undulating welcome, etched by shallow creeks and punctuated by stands of mature oak and sycamore. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries a damp sweetness, a blend of rich earth and the faint, lingering scent of dew-kissed clover. The character of Mayfield is one of quiet resilience, a place where the seasons dictate the pace of life with a steady, predictable hand, and the light at dusk often settles with a warm, honeyed glow across the landscape. The roots of Mayfield run deep into the agricultural heart of the region, a history shaped by cotton and tobacco that once defined its economy. Today, while agriculture remains a significant thread, the local economy has diversified, with manufacturing playing an increasingly important role, providing a steady hum of activity that contrasts with the stillness of the surrounding countryside. Mayfield has long been a hub for its surrounding rural communities, a place where folks gather for necessities and the occasional social exchange, fostering a sense of interconnectedness that is palpable in the unpretentious friendliness of its residents. The town carries the quiet pride of its heritage, a place that has weathered storms, both literal and economic, and continues to find its strength in the enduring spirit of its people and the fertile ground that sustains them.

About This Mayfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mayfield, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.741724, -88.636715. 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 Mayfield and Graves County.

Detailed location data for Mayfield includes the ZIP code (42066), telephone area code (270, 364), county seat of Graves County (Mayfield), and school district assignment (Mayfield 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 Mayfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.