Northfield Kentucky Map

About Northfield, Kentucky

Northfield is a locality in Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 991. The population density is 812.4 people per km². Northfield is located at 38.2858°N, 85.6363°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Northfield is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 42501, 40222.

Northfield occupies a quiet expanse of Kentucky where the earth yields to the subtle geometry of limestone and deep, fertile soil. It lies 8.0 miles southeast of Somerset, KY (from Somerset, KY: bearing 138°T), and is situated 23.0 miles west of Corbin. The horizon remains dominated by the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains, grounding the view in a permanence that defies the shifting seasons. Nearby, the water of Buck Creek carves a narrow, winding path through the woods, its presence marked by the silver glint of currents brushing against moss-covered stone. The air here holds a distinct, heavy quality during the humid months, often settling into the low basin of Langdon Hollow as a thick, white shroud that lingers until the mid-morning sun burns it away.

Northfield sustains a deliberate pace, defined by the quiet industry of those who work the land and the surrounding regional economy. Conservation remains a priority, evidenced by the proximity of the Lake Cumberland Wildlife Management Area, which serves as a sanctuary for the local fauna and a reminder of the quietude that defines this geography. Residents often look toward the nearby waters of Lake Cumberland for recreation, finding a communal rhythm in the seasonal changes that dictate the life of the fields and forests. On quiet afternoons, the sound of the wind moving through the canopy echoes the same stillness that travelers might seek if they ventured toward the Peter Branch Trail, far enough away to ensure that the immediate landscape remains undisturbed and deeply anchored in its own modest history.

About This Northfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Northfield, Kentucky. Coordinates: 38.285765, -85.636266. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Northfield includes the ZIP code (42501, 40222), telephone area code (270, 502), county seat of Pulaski County (Somerset), and school district assignment (Jefferson County School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.