Northfield Kentucky Map

About Northfield, Kentucky

Northfield is a locality in Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States. Northfield is located at 37.0062°N, 84.5080°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40222.

Northfield lies cradled in the rolling hills of Pulaski County, a landscape etched with the gentle curves of a land that has known cultivation and quietude for generations. It lies 52.6 miles south-south-west of Richmond, KY (from Richmond, KY: bearing 193°T), and is situated 8.0 miles south-east of Somerset. The air here, particularly as the afternoon sun begins its descent, carries a faint, earthy sweetness, a blend of ripening cornfields and the damp breath of the nearby woods. The terrain itself is a study in subtle shifts, where shallow valleys cradle small homesteads and the occasional weathered barn, their timbers bleached by years of sun and rain. The very contour of the land suggests a patient unfolding, a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of existence, and the sky, vast and often a brilliant, cloud-streaked blue, feels like an ever-present companion. The history of Northfield is one of quiet endurance, its economy historically rooted in the fertile soil that surrounds it, with agriculture the steadfast backbone of its livelihood. Generations have worked this land, coaxing sustenance from its depths, and the echoes of that labor are present in the well-worn paths and the enduring spirit of its people. While grand historical events may have largely bypassed this corner of Kentucky, a distinctive character has been forged in the crucible of everyday life, in the shared experiences of community gatherings and the simple act of neighbors looking out for one another. The absence of bustling industry has, in many ways, preserved a certain unhurried grace, allowing the natural beauty of the landscape and the steadfast nature of its inhabitants to remain its most defining features.

About This Northfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Northfield, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.00619, -84.507995. 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 Northfield and Pulaski County.

Detailed location data for Northfield includes the ZIP code (42501), telephone area code (270, 502), county seat of Pulaski County (Somerset), and school district assignment (Jefferson 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 Northfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.