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Black Mountain North Carolina Map

Explore Black Mountain, 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 Black Mountain, North Carolina

How to Use This Black Mountain, North Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	35.617895
Longitude	-82.32123
Population	8,426
Density	484.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	28711
Area Code	828
County Seat	Asheville
School District	Buncombe County Schools

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About Black Mountain, North Carolina

Black Mountain is a locality in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,426. The population density is 484.7 people per km². Black Mountain is located at 35.6179°N, 82.3212°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Black Mountain is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 28711.

Black Mountain emerges from the landscape as a quiet junction where the Swannanoa River carves a path through the earth. It lies 13.1 miles east of Asheville, NC (from Asheville, NC: bearing 85°T), and is situated 4.6 miles east-northeast of Swannanoa. The terrain surrounding Black Mountain favors the rugged elevation of the nearby Black Mountains, which dominate the horizon with their stoic presence. Residents often look toward the verdant expanses of the Pisgah National Forest, where the air grows thin and crisp under the canopy. A stroll near Lake Tomahawk reveals the way light catches the water at dusk, casting long, amber shadows across the banks. Travelers seeking the rush of falling water might venture toward Douglas Falk, finding solace in the rhythmic descent of the stream.

Settlement in Black Mountain grew from the necessity of mountain transit and the steady promise of trade in the rugged interior. Early commerce relied heavily on the natural resources of the surrounding slopes, fostering an economy built on timber, small-scale agriculture, and the regional craft of textile production. As the railroad arrived, Black Mountain transformed into a vital stop for those moving goods across the uneven terrain of the interior. Today, the local economy supports a mix of small enterprises that respect the quiet pace of the mountains. Buncombe County Park serves as a centerpiece for the community, providing a space where the labor of the day eventually yields to the stillness of the evening.

Cultural life in Black Mountain reflects a deep appreciation for the Appalachian ballad tradition, which persists in the soft, melodic cadence of the local speech. The town maintains a distinct character, marked by a sense of neighborly courtesy that persists through the changing seasons. Notable landmarks like the historic downtown district draw visitors who value the preservation of original architecture over modern glass and steel. Musicians and writers often find inspiration in the solitude of McCoy Cove, where the natural acoustics of the basin amplify the sound of the wind. While many quiet lives define the region, the influence of figures such as the author Gail Godwin has left a mark on the literary identity of the area. These threads of history and art ensure that Black Mountain retains a singular spirit, grounded firmly in the geography that holds it.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Buncombe County Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 279° W
Lake Tomahawk (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 279° W
Town of Black Mountain - Douglas M. Brock Park (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 226° SW
Blue Ridge Assembly (Public Artwork) — 1.6 mi, 217° SW
Pisgah National Forest (National Forest) — 2.3 mi, 120° SE · 511k acres
Lookout Rocks (Viewpoint) — 2.3 mi, 051° NE
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy - High Rock Acres Preserve (Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 128° SE
Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina Preserve (Conservation Area) — 4.4 mi, 106° E
Fonta Flora State Trail (State Park) — 6.2 mi, 078° E
Craggy Mountain Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 6.7 mi, 335° NW · 2,577 acres
Old Fort Railroad Museum (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 084° E
McDowell Tourism Authority (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 085° E
Arrowhead Gallery & Studios (Arts Centre) — 7.9 mi, 085° E
Mount Mitchell State Park (State Park) — 8.0 mi, 003° N
Potato House (Historic Ruins) — 8.3 mi, 295° NW
Caretaker's Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 8.3 mi, 295° NW
Susie Skinner Clarke Hamilton (Monument) — 9.2 mi, 192° S
Southern Highland Craft Guild (Gallery) — 10.3 mi, 259° W
Flood Gallery Fine Art Center (Gallery) — 10.7 mi, 253° W
Little Snowball Lookout Tower (Attraction) — 11.7 mi, 328° NW
The Bunkum Stone (Monument) — 13.0 mi, 262° W
Dixie Highway Monument (Monument) — 13.0 mi, 263° W
Buck Creek Trout Farm (Attraction) — 13.1 mi, 047° NE
Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 13.3 mi, 275° W
Asheville Pinball Museum (Museum) — 13.3 mi, 264° W
North Carolina Glass Center (Gallery) — 13.9 mi, 261° W
Grail Moviehouse (Cinema) — 14.0 mi, 258° W
Pisgah National Game Refuge (National Conservation Area) — 17.3 mi, 243° SW · 72k acres
Cherokee National Forest (National Forest) — 26.9 mi, 338° N · 662k acres
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) — 38.1 mi, 274° W · 521k acres

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