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Albemarle North Carolina Map

Explore Albemarle, North Carolina, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Albemarle, North Carolina

How to Use This Albemarle, North Carolina Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Albemarle, North Carolina. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of North Carolina or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Albemarle.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Albemarle
State	North Carolina (NC)
County	Stanly County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	35.360039
Longitude	-80.192135
Population	16,432
Density	363.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	28804, 28001
Area Code	828, 704, 980
County Seat	Albemarle
School District	Stanly County Schools

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About Albemarle, North Carolina

Albemarle is a locality in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 16,432. The population density is 363.4 people per km². Albemarle is located at 35.3600°N, 80.1921°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Albemarle is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 28804, 28001.

Albemarle anchors the landscape where the piedmont terrain stretches toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains. It lies 21.8 miles east of Concord, NC (from Concord, NC: bearing 101°T), and is situated 4.3 miles northeast of Hills. Little Long Creek flows with a steady, quiet persistence through the terrain, defining the local hydrology as it carves its path through the soil. Residents often find that the light at dusk settles over the fields with a particular amber clarity, illuminating the modest undulations of the earth. Beyond the immediate municipal boundaries, the Uwharrie National Forest offers vast stretches of woodland that temper the summer heat. Those seeking the sound of moving water may travel a short distance to witness the Uwharrie Falls, while Lake Tillery provides a sprawling, calm expanse of water for the region. Even the City of Albemarle - Montgomery Memorial Park offers a quiet, green sanctuary that remains an essential part of the local geography.

Albemarle traces its historical roots to the development of the region’s agricultural and industrial potential, which flourished as the nineteenth century gave way to the twentieth. For generations, the economy relied heavily upon the textile mills that hummed with the rhythm of looms and the industry of the local workforce. These mills shaped the social architecture of the streets, creating a sense of shared purpose that persists in the professional culture of the area today. While the nature of local industry has evolved to embrace modern manufacturing and diverse service sectors, the legacy of that industrious past remains visible in the sturdy brick facades of older buildings. Economic life now balances this industrial heritage with a cautious but steady growth, drawing strength from the regional stability of the surrounding counties. The Uwharrie National Recreation Trail serves as a reminder of the rugged trails that once connected these rural outposts, reflecting a history of movement and connection.

Albemarle sustains a cultural character defined by the courteous, measured pace of the piedmont, where the traditions of the Southern register are practiced with quiet sincerity. The local calendar is punctuated by gatherings that celebrate regional identity, drawing people together in the shared spaces of the community. Among those who have emerged from this environment is the notable musician James Baldwin, whose artistic legacy is recognized far beyond the borders of the region. Residents maintain a deep appreciation for the landmarks that define their daily routines, finding value in the continuity of the landscape and the reliability of their neighbors. The atmosphere remains grounded, favoring a life that values the tangible qualities of the earth and the comfort of long-standing social bonds. Time in Albemarle tends to move with an unforced, deliberate quality that honors the specific texture of the local life.

Nearby Outdoor Places

City of Albermarle - Roger F. Snyder Greenway (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 294° NW
Stanly County Museum (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 211° SW
City of Albermarle - Montgomery Memorial Park (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 253° W
East Cannon Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 096° E
Hearne Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 200° S
Morrow Mountain State Park (State Park) — 4.7 mi, 088° E
Morrow Mountain Native American Quarry Site (Historic Ruins) — 5.6 mi, 095° E
Alcoa Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 6.2 mi, 046° NE
Uwharrie National Forest (National Forest) — 6.3 mi, 062° NE · 52k acres
Will Lowder Homesite Monument (Monument) — 6.8 mi, 079° E
Historic Stony Hill Church Site Monument (Monument) — 6.9 mi, 078° E
Ben Lowder Homesite (Monument) — 7.3 mi, 076° E
Uwharrie Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 7.8 mi, 079° E
Three Rivers Land Trust Preserve (Conservation Area) — 8.4 mi, 115° SE
Scenic Lookout (Viewpoint) — 10.0 mi, 002° N
Gravity Hill - Folklore Destination (Attraction) — 15.7 mi, 349° N
Barnes Creek Falls (Attraction) — 16.5 mi, 059° NE
Music Hall (Theatre) — 17.0 mi, 024° NE
Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.2 mi, 158° S · 17k acres
Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site (Historic Ruins) — 19.2 mi, 130° SE
Birkhead Mountains Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 20.7 mi, 040° NE · 5,216 acres
T.M Stanback Barnyard (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 21.0 mi, 335° NW
The Icon (Public Artwork) — 22.5 mi, 278° W
Sound Money Museum (Museum) — 26.2 mi, 304° NW
Mint Hill Arts (Arts Centre) — 29.2 mi, 244° SW
Kids Jungle Playground (Theme Park) — 29.9 mi, 271° W
Sea Life Aquarium (Aquarium) — 30.0 mi, 271° W
Ostrich Eggs (Attraction) — 30.8 mi, 053° NE
Millbridge Speedway (Stadium) — 31.0 mi, 311° NW
Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 47.0 mi, 183° S · 92k acres

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