North Corbin Kentucky Map

About North Corbin, Kentucky

North Corbin is a locality in Laurel County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,190. The population density is 468.5 people per km². North Corbin is located at 36.9606°N, 84.0933°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40701.

North Corbin unfolds amidst the rolling foothills where the Cumberland Plateau begins its stately ascent, a place where the very air seems to hold a gentle dampness, hinting at the plentiful creeks and small rivers that thread through the landscape. It lies 41.6 miles north-west of Claiborne, TN (from Claiborne, TN: bearing 323°T), and is situated 0.8 miles north-north-east of Corbin. The terrain here is a study in subtle elevation changes, with broad valleys giving way to rounded hills cloaked in a dense, verdant quilt of deciduous trees that blaze with fiery color in autumn. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, casts a soft, diffused glow, illuminating the weathered wood of scattered farmhouses and the occasional gleam of metal from a passing truck on a winding country road. The rhythm of North Corbin is measured by the slow turning of seasons and the quiet industry of its residents, a steady hum beneath the chirping of unseen birds and the rustle of leaves. The history of North Corbin is deeply entwined with the bounty of the land and the drive for progress. Once a significant stop for the railroad, its economy was shaped by the timber and coal industries that defined much of this region's past, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy, practical architecture and a community accustomed to hard work. Though those days of intense extraction have softened, the spirit of enterprise endures, now finding expression in small businesses and a continued reliance on the agricultural heritage that has always sustained these hollows. The nearby presence of the Daniel Boone National Forest offers a constant reminder of the wild beauty that surrounds North Corbin, a vast green expanse that draws visitors and locals alike to its hiking trails and natural vistas, a living testament to the enduring power of the Kentucky landscape.

About This North Corbin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of North Corbin, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.960643, -84.093265. 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 North Corbin and Laurel County.

Detailed location data for North Corbin includes the ZIP code (40701), telephone area code (606), county seat of Laurel County (London), and school district assignment (Laurel 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 North Corbin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.