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Asheville North Carolina Map

Explore Asheville, 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 Asheville, North Carolina

How to Use This Asheville, North Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	35.570972
Longitude	-82.552725
Population	94,589
Density	803.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	28801, 28806, 28802, 28803, 28804
Area Code	828
County Seat	Asheville
School District	Buncombe County Schools

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About Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville is a locality in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 94,589. The population density is 803.2 people per km². Asheville is located at 35.5710°N, 82.5527°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Asheville is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 28801, 28806, 28802.

Asheville occupies a high, ancient plateau defined by the rugged complexity of the Blue Ridge Mountains that rise seven miles to the west. It lies 9.0 miles east-northeast of Candler, NC (from Candler, NC: bearing 60°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-northwest of Arden. The air here holds a distinct crispness, particularly as the evening light catches the contours of Chunn Cove, where the shadows grow long and violet against the slopes. Residents often walk the paths near Reed Creek, listening to the steady, rhythmic movement of water over stone, while the proximity of the Bent Creek Experimental Forest provides a dense, emerald canopy that tempers the summer heat. Even within the urban core, the terrain remains uneven and alive, offering a landscape that feels perpetually in motion, grounded by the presence of Lake Kenilworth just two miles away and the nearby Food Lion Skate Park, which serves as a modern gathering point for those who navigate these steep, winding streets.

Asheville traces its origins to the late eighteenth century, growing from a modest crossroads into a significant waypoint for those traversing the rugged interior. Early settlers recognized the value of the fertile soil and the natural protection offered by the surrounding ridges, establishing a community that would eventually serve as a vital hub for trade and mountain transit. Over the generations, Asheville transformed from a frontier outpost into a center of architectural ambition, where the legacy of early industry remains visible in the heavy masonry and deliberate planning of the downtown streets. This history persists in the quiet, sturdy character of the older neighborhoods, where the echoes of past commerce still linger in the brickwork and the enduring orientation of the thoroughfares toward the mountain passes.

Economic life in Asheville thrives on a diverse foundation that balances modern professional services with a deep-rooted commitment to craft and hospitality. The local infrastructure supports a vibrant array of institutions, including the University of North Carolina at Asheville, which acts as a primary intellectual engine for the region. Beyond the halls of academia, the economy is bolstered by a mix of specialized manufacturing and an expansive service sector that draws strength from the unique regional identity. Asheville maintains a steady pace of development, ensuring that the utility of its roads and public spaces keeps stride with the growing needs of its inhabitants, all while fostering an environment where small-scale entrepreneurship can flourish alongside larger commercial interests.

Cultural expression in Asheville finds its voice through a robust calendar of annual festivals and a profound appreciation for the Appalachian musical traditions that have long defined the region. While professional sports remain a distant spectacle, the local community invests its passion into the collegiate contests that animate the autumn weekends and the spontaneous, spirited gatherings at local landmarks. Famous figures like the writer Thomas Wolfe once walked these sidewalks, capturing the essence of the local temperament in prose that still resonates with the quiet intensity of the place. Whether one is traversing the Side Hill Trail to witness the solitude of the wilderness or visiting the mist-shrouded Reems Creek Falls, Asheville provides a sensory experience marked by the interplay of mountain shadow and the persistent, unyielding spirit of its people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

River Arts District (Art Centre) — 1.4 mi, 343° N
Asheville Pinball Museum (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 356° N
Asheville Museum of Science (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 356° N
Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site (Historic Site) — 1.7 mi, 356° N
Asheville City Hall (Landmark) — 1.7 mi, 356° N
Biltmore Estate (Castle or Fort) — 1.8 mi, 183° S
Folk Art Center (Art Centre) — 1.8 mi, 092° E
Blue Ridge Parkway (Nature Reserve) — 3.6 mi, 056° NE
Buncombe County Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 294° NW
Meadow Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 066° NE
RiverLink Preserve (Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 087° E
Level 42 Gallery & Studio (Gallery) — 0.8 mi, 291° W
City of Asheville - Mountainside Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 023° NE
Foundation Graffiti Park (Public Artwork) — 0.8 mi, 292° W
Grail Moviehouse (Cinema) — 0.8 mi, 300° NW
Art Garden AVL (Gallery) — 0.9 mi, 299° NW
Memorial Stadium / Field (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 016° N
North Carolina Glass Center (Gallery) — 1.3 mi, 324° NW
The Bunkum Stone (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 005° N
Dixie Highway Monument (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 002° N
Anne Penland (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 355° N
Antler Hill Village (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 238° SW
Unca (State Recreation Area) — 3.2 mi, 343° N
Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 4.3 mi, 357° N
Haw Creek Valley (MP 380.0) (Viewpoint) — 4.7 mi, 047° NE
Pisgah National Game Refuge (National Conservation Area) — 5.0 mi, 211° SW · 72k acres
Pisgah National Forest (National Forest) — 5.0 mi, 211° SW · 511k acres
Dry Ridge Historical Museum (Museum) — 8.3 mi, 354° N
The Den (Historic Ruins) — 8.6 mi, 039° NE
Swimming Pool (Historic Ruins) — 8.6 mi, 039° NE

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