Norwood, 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 Norwood, Pulaski County.
| City | Norwood |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Pulaski |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.151744 |
| Longitude | -84.631887 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Norwood is a locality in Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States. Norwood is located at 37.1517°N, 84.6319°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40222.0.
Norwood lies in a gentle fold of Pulaski County, Kentucky, where the rolling hills begin to deepen into the ruggedness of the Appalachian foothills. It lies 45.2 miles south-south-west of Richmond, KY (from Richmond, KY: bearing 204°T), and is situated 4.4 miles north-north-west of Somerset. The land here is a patchwork of emerald pastures and darker green forests, bisected by the winding silver threads of creeks that feed into larger waterways. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of fertile soil and the faint, sweet perfume of honeysuckle that climbs over weathered fences. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, often takes on a diffused, hazy quality, softening the edges of the landscape and lending a quiet, contemplative mood to the scene. The houses of Norwood are scattered, some clustered in small hamlets, others standing solitary against the backdrop of the surrounding countryside, their porches often catching the afternoon sun. The history of Norwood is rooted in the land itself, a place where families have worked the soil for generations, their lives shaped by the seasons and the bounty of the earth. While the broader region has seen shifts in its economic life, from coal mining to timber, Norwood has maintained a steadfast connection to agriculture, with cattle grazing on the slopes and fields yielding corn and soybeans. There’s a palpable sense of continuity here, a quiet resilience that speaks of a community that understands the enduring strength of its rural heritage. The local economy, though modest, is sustained by these agricultural endeavors and the small businesses that serve the needs of its residents, fostering a pace of life that allows for neighborly connection and a deep appreciation for the surrounding natural beauty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Norwood, 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 Norwood and Pulaski County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Norwood 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 Norwood 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. |