Cedar Point North Carolina Map

About Cedar Point, North Carolina

Cedar Point is a locality in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,917. The population density is 346.2 people per km². Cedar Point is located at 34.6877°N, 77.0724°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28584.

Cedar Point lies where the coastal plain surrenders to the intricate embrace of Bogue Sound. It lies 20.8 miles east-south-east of Jacksonville, NC (from Jacksonville, NC: bearing 103°T), and is situated 10.0 miles east of Hubert. The land here is a low, sandy canvas, painted with the muted greens of salt-tolerant grasses and the deeper, somber hues of maritime forest. Ancient live oaks, gnarled and draped with Spanish moss, stand sentinel, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers towards the often-brilliant sky. The air carries a constant, salty whisper, a subtle perfume of brine and decaying pine needles, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, softens to a buttery glaze, illuminating the shallow, reedy edges of the sound. The character of Cedar Point is one of quiet resilience, a place that breathes with the tides, its very being shaped by the relentless caress of wind and water. Historically, Cedar Point’s story is tied to the bounty of the sea and the fertile, if sandy, soil. Early settlers found sustenance in its abundant fishing grounds and the timber from its dense woodlands, a history that echoes in the weathered clapboard of older homes and the lingering scent of woodsmoke on a cool evening. The local economy, while diversified, still leans heavily on the rhythms of the water, with oyster beds and fishing fleets contributing to its livelihood, and the gentle ebb and flow of summer visitors adding a distinct vibrancy to the quieter months. Beyond the immediate sound, the larger waterways and inlets beckon, their waters a shifting palette of blues and greens, holding secrets of smugglers and fishermen from generations past, a quiet testament to the enduring allure of the North Carolina coast.

About This Cedar Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cedar Point, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.687662, -77.072448. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Cedar Point and Carteret County.

Detailed location data for Cedar Point includes the ZIP code (28584), telephone area code (910), county seat of Carteret County (Beaufort), and school district assignment (Carteret County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cedar Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.