Map of Wolfe County, Kentucky

Wolfe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,562. Its county seat is Campton. The county is named for Nathaniel Wolfe.

Wolfe County overview:
Name:Wolfe County
FIPS code:21-237
State:Kentucky
Founded:1860
Named for:The Wolfe family out of Western North Carolina
Seat:Campton
Largest city:Campton
Total Area:223 sq mi (580 km²)
Land Area:222 sq mi (570 km²)
Total Population:6,562
Population Density:29/sq mi (11/km²)
Time zone:UTC−5 (Eastern)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−4 (EDT)

Wolfe County location map. Where is Wolfe County?

Wolfe County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Wolfe County.
Location of Wolfe County in the the United States.
Wolfe County location on the Kentucky map. Where is Wolfe County.
Location of Wolfe County in Kentucky.

History

Wolfe County was formed on March 5, 1860, from portions of Breathitt County, Morgan County, Owsley County and Powell County. It was named for Nathaneal Wolfe, a member of the legislative assembly.

Campton, the county’s seat was reportedly formed from camp town in Wolfe County. A small creek winding through Campton, Swift Creek, is named after Jonathan Swift of the legend of Swift’s silver mine. Swift supposedly buried treasure in the area which has never been recovered.

Wolfe County Road Map

Wolfe CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Wolfe County, Kentucky. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
Wolfe CountyMap
Wolfe Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 223 square miles (580 km), of which 222 square miles (570 km) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km) (0.3%) is water.

Adjacent counties

National protected area

  • Daniel Boone National Forest (part)

State protected area

  • Natural Bridge State Resort Park, home to Torrent falls

Wolfe County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Wolfe County, Kentucky
Wolfe County Topo map.

Wolfe County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Wolfe County, Kentucky
Wolfe County satellite map.

Wolfe County Outline Map

Outline Map of Wolfe County, Kentucky
Wolfe County outline map.

See also

Map of Kentucky State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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