Mayking Kentucky Map
Mayking, 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 Mayking, Letcher County.
Interactive Map of Mayking, Kentucky
| City | Mayking |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Letcher |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.133433 |
| Longitude | -82.765992 |
| Population | 503 |
| Density | 161.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Mayking, Kentucky
Mayking is a locality in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 503. The population density is 161.7 people per km². Mayking is located at 37.1334°N, 82.7660°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41858.
Mayking rests in a deep fold of the Appalachian Mountains, where the land rises sharply on all sides, its slopes cloaked in a dense, emerald tapestry of deciduous forest. It lies 39.2 miles north of Marshall, TN (from Marshall, TN: bearing 352°T), and is situated 3.5 miles east-north-east of Whitesburg. The sky, when visible, feels like a precious commodity, a sliver of cerulean framed by the imposing ridges. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the damp, earthy scent of loam and decaying leaves, mingling with the fainter, metallic tang of the creek that tumbles and chatters its way through the valley floor, its waters often milky with sediment after a good rain. The houses of Mayking cling to the narrow creek bottom and the gentler inclines, their porches often facing the water, a quiet acknowledgement of its life-giving and sometimes destructive presence. The history of Mayking is inextricably bound to the rich seams of coal that lie beneath these formidable hills. For generations, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the mines, the opening and closing of shafts echoing the boom and bust cycles of the industry. The local economy, once a robust engine fueled by black gold, has weathered significant shifts, now finding its footing in a more diversified landscape, though the legacy of mining remains a palpable presence, etched into the very character of the place. The winding roads that snake through the hollers and over the ridges, remnants of old haul roads and pathways, speak of a time when this region was a vital artery of industry, a place where hard work and resilience were the currency. The quiet hum of everyday life in Mayking now carries a different tune, one of community bonds and a deep-rooted connection to this rugged, beautiful terrain.
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About This Mayking Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Mayking, 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 Mayking and Letcher County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Mayking 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 Mayking 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. |
