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Carrboro North Carolina Map

Explore Carrboro, 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 Carrboro, North Carolina

How to Use This Carrboro, North Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	35.92623
Longitude	-79.086995
Population	21,295
Density	1269.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	27510, 27516
Area Code	919, 984
County Seat	Hillsborough
School District	Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools

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About Carrboro, North Carolina

Carrboro is a locality in Orange County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 21,295. The population density is 1269.8 people per km². Carrboro is located at 35.9262°N, 79.0870°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Carrboro is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 27510, 27516.

Carrboro reveals itself through the steady, patient unfolding of the Piedmont landscape where the Tanbark Branch carves a quiet path through the earth. It lies 1.1 miles west of Chapel Hill, NC (from Chapel Hill, NC: bearing 259°T), and is situated 5.9 miles north-northeast of Briar Chapel. The ground rises toward Iron Mine Hill, a modest elevation that anchors the horizon and keeps the spirit tethered to the soil. Beyond the immediate canopy, the terrain dips into the sheltered depression of Stillhouse Bottom, where the air holds a cooler, heavier weight during the humid afternoons. A brief distance away, B Everett Jordan Lake serves as a vast, reflective mirror for the shifting clouds, offering a tranquil expanse that defines the regional water table. Residents often gather at Red Sunset Place Park, finding a simple, open connection to the land that remains unburdened by the complexities of the wider world.

Carrboro emerged from the industrious grit of the textile era, transforming from a mill-centered settlement into a focal point for regional commerce and craft. The rhythmic clatter of machinery once dictated the morning hours, but that legacy has shifted into a modern economy driven by independent enterprises and a commitment to local production. The transition from heavy industry to a more nuanced, service-oriented market reflects the resilience of people who value the preservation of their own labor. While the smoke of the old mills has long since dispersed into the gray light of dawn, the physical footprint of those brick structures remains, repurposed to sustain contemporary livelihoods. This economic evolution mirrors the broader trajectory of the region, where the labor of the past provides a foundation for the creative autonomy seen in every storefront today.

Carrboro pulses with a distinct cultural independence, fostering an atmosphere where the arts and civic expression are treated as essential daily nourishment. The local calendar is marked by the Carrboro Music Festival, an event that draws a kaleidoscope of performers to the sidewalks and stages, filling the streets with a polyphony of voices. Notable figures like the musician Elizabeth Cotten emerged from this soil, her influence echoing through the acoustic traditions that still color the local soundscape. Landmarks such as the former mill buildings stand as silent witnesses to the changing times, now serving as anchors for community gathering and shared experience. Life here moves with an intentional cadence, favoring the slow, deliberate work of building a culture that remains stubbornly, authentically itself.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Carolina North Forest (State Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 360° N
Town of Carrboro Open Space - Adams Tract (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 101° E
Town of Carrboro Open Space - Anderson Community Park (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 269° W
Mike Roig (Gallery) — 1.0 mi, 153° SE
Smith Soccer Park (State Recreation Area) — 1.2 mi, 009° N
Hanes Theatre (Theatre) — 1.5 mi, 020° N
Cat's Cradle (Arts Centre) — 1.5 mi, 137° SE
Triangle Land Conservancy Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 277° W
Hargraves Community Center (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 124° SE
Brewers Lane Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 141° SE
Stone Knoll (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 308° NW
DSI Comedy Theater (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 129° SE
Thomas Lloyd Marker (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 316° NW
Varsity Theatre (Cinema) — 2.0 mi, 116° SE
Chapel Hill Mural (Public Artwork) — 2.0 mi, 116° SE
Duke Forest (Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 354° N
Orange County Open Space - Headwaters Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 016° N
Kenan Stadium (Stadium) — 2.6 mi, 122° SE
Kemp Plummer Battle Bench (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 109° E
Chelsea Theater (Cinema) — 3.2 mi, 037° NE
Old Powerline Mill (Historic Ruins) — 4.9 mi, 023° NE
Craig Manor (Historic Ruins) — 7.1 mi, 017° N
Fireside Farm & Sawmill (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 291° W
Eno River State Park (State Park) — 8.9 mi, 028° NE
Mountains-to-Sea Trail (State Park) — 9.6 mi, 346° N
#44 Racecar (Viewpoint) — 10.2 mi, 002° N
Hillsborough Arts Council (Gallery) — 10.3 mi, 356° N
Hillsborough Gallery of Arts (Gallery) — 10.4 mi, 356° N
Orange County Historical Society (Museum) — 10.5 mi, 356° N

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