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Brevard North Carolina Map

Explore Brevard, 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 Brevard, North Carolina

How to Use This Brevard, North Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	35.243141
Longitude	-82.726863
Population	7,744
Density	558.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	28712
Area Code	828
County Seat	Brevard
School District	Transylvania County Schools

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About Brevard, North Carolina

Brevard is a locality in Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,744. The population density is 558.9 people per km². Brevard is located at 35.2431°N, 82.7269°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Brevard is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 28712.

Brevard serves as a quiet anchor for those who appreciate the intersection of high-altitude woods and the steady flow of Norton Creek. It lies 16.5 miles west-southwest of Hendersonville, NC (from Hendersonville, NC: bearing 249°T), and is situated 9.8 miles southwest of Etowah. The landscape surrounding Brevard is defined by the persistent presence of inland terrain, where the air holds a cool, crisp quality even in the height of summer. Just two miles away, the waters of Glencannon Falls tumble over stone, creating a rhythmic pulse that echoes through the nearby Wolfpen Cove. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains frame the horizon, marking a boundary that feels both ancient and immutable. The quiet surface of Sonata Lake, resting only a mile from the center, reflects the changing light of dusk with a clarity that simplifies the world.

Brevard traces its roots to the early development of the region, where the economy was long supported by the raw materials found in the surrounding timberlands. Workers once looked to the fiber and forestry sectors to sustain their households, building a foundation of resilience that persists in the modern trade environment. The proximity to Buck Forest remains a vital part of the local identity, reminding residents of the deep connection between the land and their livelihoods. Today, the economy of Brevard has shifted toward a blend of specialized local services and a growing appreciation for the natural resources that define the region. The rhythm of daily commerce is steady, moving with a patience that favors careful, long-term craftsmanship over the frantic pace of larger industrial hubs.

Brevard fosters a culture that values the quietude of the land and the preservation of traditional Appalachian sensibilities. Residents often gather at Unknown Park to observe the changing seasons, finding a sense of belonging in the shared stewardship of the local environment. During the warmer months, many travelers make their way to the Black Mountain Trail, seeking the physical clarity that comes from traversing the rugged forest paths. While the town remains modest in its public profile, it has occasionally been the home of figures like the author Robert Morgan, whose work captures the essence of the surrounding hills. This cultural character is defined not by grand gestures, but by a consistent, understated appreciation for the patterns of life that endure within these woods.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Franklin Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 177° S
Blue Moon Gallery & Frame (Gallery) — 0.8 mi, 210° SW
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 208° SW
Transylvani Activity Center (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 052° NE
Pisgah National Forest (National Forest) — 1.2 mi, 310° NW · 511k acres
Brevard Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 047° NE
Conserving Carolina - Elk Lodge Mountain (Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 003° N
Pisgah National Game Refuge (National Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 021° N · 72k acres
Dupont State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 4.2 mi, 119° SE
Camp John Rock (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 308° NW
Abbey's Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.7 mi, 026° NE
Sliding Rock (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 324° NW
Hooker Falls (Attraction) — 6.5 mi, 116° SE
Triple Falls (Attraction) — 6.9 mi, 116° SE
High Falls (Attraction) — 7.3 mi, 119° SE
Shining Rock Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 8.1 mi, 322° NW · 18k acres
Operations Center @ PARI (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 250° W
NASA Gallery @ PARI (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 250° W
Mineral Gallery @ PARI (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 250° W
Meteorite Gallery @ PARI (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 250° W
The AdventureDome @ PARI (Museum) — 8.8 mi, 250° W
Caesars Head State Park (State Park) — 9.1 mi, 159° S
North Carolina Confederate Veterans Memorial Forest (Monument) — 10.9 mi, 292° W
Nantahala National Forest (National Forest) — 11.0 mi, 278° W · 533k acres
Middle Prong Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 11.1 mi, 292° W · 7,482 acres
Caesars Head Hotel (Historic Ruins) — 11.1 mi, 148° SE
Buck Springs Lodge foundation (Historic Ruins) — 11.9 mi, 354° N
Lake Wattacoo (Monument) — 13.6 mi, 142° SE
Berm Park (Public Artwork) — 20.4 mi, 348° N
Heartwood Gallery (Gallery) — 21.4 mi, 091° E

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