Russell Springs Kentucky Map
Russell Springs, 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 Russell Springs, Russell County.
Interactive Map of Russell Springs, Kentucky
| City | Russell Springs |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Russell |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 37.056179 |
| Longitude | -85.088567 |
| Population | 2,773 |
| Density | 225.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Russell Springs, Kentucky
Russell Springs is a locality in Russell County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,773. The population density is 225.6 people per km². Russell Springs is located at 37.0562°N, 85.0886°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42642.
Russell Springs unfolds across rolling Kentucky countryside, where broad-leafed trees cluster in verdant clumps against a sky that can shift from the bruised purple of an approaching storm to the pale, watery blue of a clear morning. It lies 43.6 miles north of Monroe, TN (from Monroe, TN: bearing 11°T), and is situated 5.1 miles north-north-west of Jamestown. The land here is a study in gentle slopes and shallow valleys, the kind of terrain that invites a slow amble rather than a hurried stride. The air, especially after a rain, carries the rich, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a fragrance that clings to the afternoon light as it slants across the fields. It’s a place where the horizon feels close, a comforting embrace of green and sky, and the quiet hum of cicadas often forms the dominant soundtrack to the day. The history of Russell Springs is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heart of Russell County, its economy long anchored by the cultivation of burley tobacco and the raising of cattle. This enduring connection to the land is still visible in the weathered barns and broad pastures that dot the landscape, remnants of a time when farming was the undisputed engine of prosperity. While modern industries have brought new opportunities, a certain groundedness persists, a reflection of the generations who have worked this soil. The Cumberland Parkway, a ribbon of asphalt that bisects the region, serves as a vital artery, connecting Russell Springs to wider markets and drawing visitors who come for the simple beauty of the Pennyroyal region and the promise of a less complicated pace.
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About This Russell Springs Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Russell Springs, 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 Russell Springs and Russell County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Russell Springs 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 Russell Springs 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. |
