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Butner North Carolina Map

Explore Butner, 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 Butner, North Carolina

How to Use This Butner, North Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	36.134328
Longitude	-78.740676
Population	8,397
Density	231.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	27509, 27522
Area Code	919, 984
County Seat	Oxford
School District	Granville County Schools

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About Butner, North Carolina

Butner is a locality in Granville County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,397. The population density is 231.1 people per km². Butner is located at 36.1343°N, 78.7407°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Butner is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 27509, 27522.

Butner occupies a quiet expanse of the North Carolina piedmont, characterized by its position within the expansive boundaries of the Butner-Falls of Neuse Game Land. It lies 12.4 miles northeast of Durham, NC (from Durham, NC: bearing 40°T), and is situated 4.0 miles west of Creedmoor. The terrain surrounding Butner consists of subtle, undulating slopes and dense patches of woodland that soften the horizon under the heavy, humid light of late summer afternoons. Little Ledge Creek winds its way through the landscape just one mile away, carving a path through the red clay soil that defines the regional geology. Eden Lakes rests a mere two miles from the center, providing a reflective, still surface that mirrors the changing colors of the canopy. Far to the west, Poplar Ridge rises eighteen miles away, a faint silhouette against the sky that anchors the geography of this inland locale.

Butner emerged from the mid-twentieth century as a site of significant state institutional development, shifting from its wartime origins toward a focus on public service and specialized healthcare facilities. The local economy remains deeply tied to these state-run operations, which provide a steady, methodical pulse to the daily routines of the residents. Beyond these institutional foundations, the region maintains a quiet industrial presence that mirrors the broader transition of the piedmont from agricultural roots to modern logistical support. The North Carolina State University Forest, located nine miles away, serves as a reminder of the academic and scientific interest in the surrounding timberlands and natural resources. As the sun dips low, the air in Butner often carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a stark contrast to the distant, faster-paced hubs of the state.

Cultural life in Butner reflects the courteous, deliberate pace of the region, where neighborly interactions are conducted with a measured and genuine sincerity. While the area does not claim the fame of major metropolitan centers, it maintains a unique identity forged by the shared experiences of those who live and work within the game lands. Residents often gather for local events that celebrate the seasonal rhythms of the piedmont, fostering a sense of continuity that bypasses the need for grand, headline-grabbing spectacles. The proximity to the North Carolina State University Forest encourages an appreciation for the outdoors, with many locals finding solace in the quiet trails and preserved habitats. Butner remains a place where the focus rests on the immediate, the tangible, and the quiet satisfaction of a life lived away from the chaotic center of modern noise.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Butner-Falls of Neuse Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 333° NW
Unknown Ball Field (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 273° W
Butner Athletic Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 239° SW
Lake Rogers Park (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 092° E
Lake Butner Park (Local Park) — 2.2 mi, 328° NW
Tar River Land Conservancy Preserve (Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 356° N
Falls Lake (Recreation Area) — 3.8 mi, 193° S
City of Durham Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 4.4 mi, 285° W
Triangle Land Conservancy - Horton Grove Preserve (Conservation Area) — 5.0 mi, 274° W
Falls Lake State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 5.5 mi, 162° S
Horton Grove (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 263° W
Horseshoe Road Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 7.3 mi, 117° SE
Open Space (State Conservation Area) — 9.1 mi, 169° S
Airplane (Attraction) — 10.7 mi, 179° S
Vapor Rings (Attraction) — 11.1 mi, 231° SW
Traveling Seeds (Attraction) — 11.2 mi, 231° SW
Eno River State Park (State Park) — 11.4 mi, 250° W
Castle Mont Rouge (Historic Castle / Fort) — 12.1 mi, 307° NW
Northgate Cinema (Cinema) — 12.3 mi, 230° SW
Boars Nest a Dukes of Hazzard Museum (Museum) — 12.4 mi, 320° NW
Old Durham Mural (Public Artwork) — 12.8 mi, 224° SW
Cardinal (Monument) — 12.9 mi, 224° SW
Brody Theater (Theatre) — 13.1 mi, 229° SW
Outsiders Gallery (Arts Centre) — 13.3 mi, 229° SW
Durham Pump Station (Historic Ruins) — 13.4 mi, 248° W
Ninth Street Dance (Arts Centre) — 13.4 mi, 229° SW
Peace Pole (Monument) — 13.5 mi, 216° SW
Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 14.0 mi, 232° SW
Page Auditorium (Theatre) — 14.5 mi, 230° SW
Griffith Film Theater (Cinema) — 14.5 mi, 231° SW

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