Atlantic North Carolina Map

About Atlantic, North Carolina

Atlantic is a locality in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 522. The population density is 227.1 people per km². Atlantic is located at 34.8849°N, 76.3405°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28511.

Atlantic breathes the salt-laced air of the Crystal Coast, a place where the land yields gently to the embrace of the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 42.7 miles east-south-east of New Bern, NC (from New Bern, NC: bearing 111°T), and is situated 18.1 miles north-east of Harkers Island. Here, the landscape is a subtle interplay of marsh grasses, their feathery tops whispering secrets to the wind, and the low, sandy terrain that slopes toward tidal creeks. The sky, vast and often a pale robin's egg blue, stretches endlessly above, broken only by the occasional silhouette of a heron poised in the shallows or the distant, unwavering line of the horizon. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a honeyed glow over the weathered clapboard houses and the scattered fishing boats bobbing at their moorings, imbuing the scene with a quiet, enduring beauty. The history of Atlantic is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the bounty of its waters. For generations, this coastal enclave has relied on the sea, its economy deeply rooted in fishing and aquaculture, the rhythm of life dictated by tides and seasons. The salty tang of the air carries the scent of brine and weathered wood, a constant reminder of the maritime heritage that defines Atlantic. Local traditions are woven into the fabric of daily life, from the communal gathering of oysters to the sharing of stories passed down through families, each anecdote a thread in the rich tapestry of this enduring coastal community.

About This Atlantic Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Atlantic, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.884886, -76.340471. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Atlantic and Carteret County.

Detailed location data for Atlantic includes the ZIP code (28511), telephone area code (910), county seat of Carteret County (Beaufort), and school district assignment (Carteret County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Atlantic is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.