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Bessemer City North Carolina Map

Explore Bessemer City, 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 Bessemer City, North Carolina

How to Use This Bessemer City, North Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	35.284858
Longitude	-81.28397
Population	5,428
Density	401.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	28016
Area Code	704, 980
County Seat	Gastonia
School District	Gaston County Schools

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About Bessemer City, North Carolina

Bessemer City is a locality in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,428. The population density is 401.1 people per km². Bessemer City is located at 35.2849°N, 81.2840°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Bessemer City is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 28016.

Bessemer City emerges from the quiet Piedmont landscape where the earth holds a deep, reddish clay hue under the heavy afternoon sun. It lies 4.2 miles northeast of Kings Mountain, NC (from Kings Mountain, NC: bearing 50°T), and is situated 5.7 miles west-northwest of Gastonia. Moisture gathers in the shadows of the woods, where the winding path of Oates Creek moves with a slow, deliberate cadence through the underbrush. To the west, the distant outline of the Blue Ridge Mountains creates a jagged gray silhouette against the fading light of the horizon. Residents often find solace at the Bessemer City Reservoir, where the still water reflects the shifting colors of the sky as day turns to dusk. The land here feels solid and ancient, defined more by the patient growth of timber than by the sudden drama of peak or shore.

Bessemer City grew from the steady pulse of industry that once defined the surrounding region, drawing its strength from the labor of those who worked the local mills. These early manufacturing efforts shaped the local economy, establishing a tradition of endurance that remains visible in the architecture of the older brick buildings. While the industrial landscape has evolved, the spirit of production persists in the way the local workforce approaches daily tasks with a focused, methodical energy. Bessemer City occupies a space where the past is not merely remembered but is instead integrated into the modern rhythm of commerce and trade. The legacy of these textile roots provides a foundation for the current economic character, ensuring the area maintains a distinct, industrious identity.

Culturally, Bessemer City reflects the quiet, respectful demeanor of people who value neighborliness and a measured pace of life. Gaston County Park serves as a central gathering space where the community connects with the outdoors and observes the changing seasons. The local calendar is punctuated by regional events that draw people together to celebrate the unique heritage of the Piedmont. Among those who have achieved notable recognition, the professional racing driver Harry Gant is widely acknowledged for his significant contributions to the world of NASCAR. Bessemer City fosters an environment where the personal achievements of its residents are viewed as part of the broader narrative of the region. Through such shared experiences, the identity of Bessemer City remains clear and firmly rooted in its own distinct history.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Gaston County Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 197° S
Crowders Mountain State Park (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 167° S
Tryon Resolves (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 330° NW
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 4.4 mi, 224° SW
Rhodes Drive (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 071° E
Little Theater (Theatre) — 6.6 mi, 225° SW
Russel McConnel Memorial (Public Artwork) — 7.4 mi, 107° E
Tom White Baseball Fields (Local Recreation) — 7.8 mi, 327° NW
Boulders Overlook (Viewpoint) — 8.7 mi, 210° SW
Kings Mountain State Park (State Park) — 8.7 mi, 197° S
Catawba Lands Conservancy - Jack Moore Nature Preserve (Conservation Area) — 9.4 mi, 060° NE
Catawba Lands Conservancy - Spencer Mountain Wetland (Conservation Area) — 9.7 mi, 079° E
Redlair Plant Conservation Preserve (State Resource Management Area) — 10.5 mi, 081° E
Major William Chronicle / Captain John Mattocks / William Rabb / John Boyd (Monument) — 11.1 mi, 209° SW
Lincoln County Museum of History (Museum) — 13.1 mi, 008° N
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 15.5 mi, 101° E
F-4 Phantom II (Attraction) — 18.6 mi, 103° E
METALmorphosis (Attraction) — 21.1 mi, 116° SE
Former site of Deepcore and The Abyss Movie Set (Historic Ruins) — 21.5 mi, 217° SW
Dave Harris Stadium (Stadium) — 21.9 mi, 099° E
District 57 (Theme Park) — 22.1 mi, 098° E
Crash Site of Eastern Flight 212 (Historic Ruins) — 22.1 mi, 114° SE
Illuminate Studio (Arts Centre) — 24.2 mi, 125° SE
Museum of Illusions (Museum) — 24.9 mi, 100° E
Gaffney Visitors Center & Art Gallery (Attraction) — 25.1 mi, 235° SW
Bank of America Heritage Center (Museum) — 25.3 mi, 099° E
South Mountains Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 26.9 mi, 313° NW
Sumter National Forest (National Forest) — 36.7 mi, 192° S · 375k acres
Pisgah National Forest (National Forest) — 44.8 mi, 308° NW · 511k acres
Linville Gorge Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 49.6 mi, 319° NW · 12k acres

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