Letcher County Map, Kentucky
We allow you to use our Letcher County map. Attribution is required.
Letcher County, Kentucky
Letcher County is way out in the eastern corner of Kentucky, right on the Virginia border. With about 21,000 residents, this is a place where everyone’s story matters.
U.S. Route 119 winds through the county. Whitesburg is the county seat and has a neat little arts scene going on. The county has some serious mountains.
There are great views if you don’t mind the winding roads. Especially, people flock to the Pine Mountain Trail, where the beauty of the Appalachian Mountains is on full display.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Letcher County |
| County Seat | Whitesburg |
| Population | Approximately 21,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Whitesburg, Jenkins, Fleming-Neon, Blackey, Isom |
| Interstates and Highways | US-119, KY-15, KY-7 |
| FIPS Code | 21-133 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 339 sq mi (Land: 338 sq mi; Water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Knott County (Northwest), Pike County (Northeast), Wise County, Virginia (Southeast), Harlan County (South), Perry County (Southwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 37.1189° N, 82.8460° W |
| Etymology | Named after Robert P. Letcher, a Governor of Kentucky |
| Major Landmarks | Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail, Bad Branch Falls Nature Preserve, Portal 31 Underground Mine Tour |
| Website | Letcher County Website |
Kentucky County Maps
Get to know all the counties in Kentucky with our map collection.
