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Apex North Carolina Map

Explore Apex, 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 Apex, North Carolina

How to Use This Apex, North Carolina Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Apex, 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 Apex.

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	Apex
State	North Carolina (NC)
County	Wake County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	35.723799
Longitude	-78.872641
Population	58,780
Density	1032.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	27502, 27523, 27539
Area Code	919, 984
County Seat	Raleigh
School District	Wake County Schools

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About Apex, North Carolina

Apex is a locality in Wake County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 58,780. The population density is 1032.3 people per km². Apex is located at 35.7238°N, 78.8726°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Apex is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 27502, 27523, 27539.

Apex maintains a quiet, terrestrial grace defined by its position within the vast, sun-warmed expanse of the central piedmont. It lies 5.6 miles southwest of Cary, NC (from Cary, NC: bearing 224°T), and is situated 5.7 miles north of Holly Springs. The terrain around Apex consists of low, undulating rises that suggest a slow, geological breathing, with the land softening into verdant pockets of woodland and clearing. Moisture gathers in the shadows of the earth, feeding the steady, modest flow of Williams Creek as it carves a path through the red clay soil. Even when the heat of the afternoon hangs heavy over the fields, the air retains a crisp, inland clarity, far removed from the brine of the distant coast, while the distant, faint silhouette of Poplar Ridge offers a grounding edge to the western horizon.

Railroads served as the primary catalyst for the early development of Apex, which grew at the highest point of the Chatham Railroad line between Richmond and Jacksonville. This elevated position, which gave the settlement its name, transformed a quiet agricultural junction into a bustling center for the transport of tobacco and other regional commodities. As the tracks hummed with the weight of commerce, Apex evolved from a simple depot into a structured grid of brick storefronts and domestic dwellings. The architecture of the older districts reflects this era of industry, where the persistence of the original street plan anchors the modern growth to the deliberate, measured intentions of the founders who first recognized the value of this high, dry ridge.

Apex sustains a robust economic environment characterized by a synergy between technology-driven enterprises and a well-established service sector. While the town does not house large universities within its immediate borders, it benefits from the proximity of major research institutions that draw a steady influx of skilled professionals to the region. The infrastructure has kept pace with this shift, moving from its agrarian roots to accommodate a sophisticated network of commerce and residential development. Throughout the day, the rhythm of work in Apex is steady and industrious, supported by a functional landscape where Bagwell Pond provides a quiet, reflective counterpoint to the busy activity of modern business parks and municipal facilities.

Cultural life in Apex finds its expression in the preservation of shared spaces and the celebration of seasonal shifts, most notably through the public gatherings held at the Town of Apex Open Space - Hunter Street Park. Residents often engage with the broader regional enthusiasm for collegiate athletics, though local pride remains centered on the specific traditions of the neighborhood and the annual festivals that draw people into the streets. The atmosphere is one of deliberate community, where the pace is set by the changing light on the trees and the quiet interactions of neighbors. While celebrities are not the measure of its worth, Apex honors the contributions of its citizens who work to maintain the integrity of its local institutions and the beauty of its public grounds.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Pearson Farms Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 314° NW
Haddon Hall Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 013° N
Pleasant Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 191° S
Wake County Open Space Land (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 358° N
Wake County Game Lands (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 166° S
American Tobacco Trail Park (Local Park) — 3.4 mi, 306° NW
Apex Art Installation (Public Artwork) — 3.4 mi, 054° NE
AMC DINE-IN Holly Springs 9 (Cinema) — 4.2 mi, 157° SE
The Giant Chair (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 157° SE
Hemlock Bluffs State Natural Area (State Park) — 4.5 mi, 093° E
Beach Tree Cove Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.8 mi, 088° E
Sertoma Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 4.9 mi, 034° NE
B. Everett Jordan Lake (Recreation Area) — 5.0 mi, 261° W
Chimney Swift Tower (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 090° E
Rocket Box Bat House (Attraction) — 5.1 mi, 090° E
Cinébistro (Cinema) — 5.5 mi, 079° E
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 6.6 mi, 279° W
Phillips Farms (Attraction) — 7.2 mi, 000° N
Battle of Morrisville Station (Monument) — 7.3 mi, 021° N
Eagle Project Troop 347 2003 (Monument) — 7.9 mi, 046° NE
WakeMed Soccer Park Stadium (Stadium) — 7.9 mi, 057° NE
Jordan Lake School of the Arts (Arts Centre) — 7.9 mi, 286° W
Rollins Mill (Historic Ruins) — 9.5 mi, 194° S
William B. Umstead State Park (State Park) — 9.9 mi, 033° NE
Camp Craggy (Historic Ruins) — 10.5 mi, 037° NE
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 10.6 mi, 157° SE
Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum (Museum) — 10.8 mi, 090° E
311 Gallery (Gallery) — 13.3 mi, 074° E

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