Cherry Branch North Carolina Map

About Cherry Branch, North Carolina

Cherry Branch is a locality in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,684. The population density is 472.8 people per km². Cherry Branch is located at 34.9304°N, 76.8112°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28532.

Cherry Branch unfolds across a landscape where the earth breathes softly, a gentle slope descending towards the slow, dark waters of the Neuse River. It lies 18.0 miles south-east of New Bern, NC (from New Bern, NC: bearing 133°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north-east of Havelock. Pine forests stand sentinel, their needles whispering secrets on the humid air that carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke. The land itself feels ancient, marked by the subtle erosion of countless seasons, a place where the sky feels vast and the light, especially in the late afternoon, can pool in the hollows like liquid gold. Here, life moves with a quiet deliberation, the rustle of leaves and the distant hum of a tractor often the loudest sounds to break the stillness. This corner of Craven County carries the quiet weight of its past, its economy long tethered to the bounty of the land and the river. For generations, farming has shaped the character of Cherry Branch, with tobacco and corn yielding to the shifting demands of the market, and the fertile soil still holding the memory of those who worked it. While the echoes of its agricultural heritage remain, the waterways, particularly the Neuse, have always been a lifeline, facilitating trade and offering sustenance. The very air seems to hold a sense of continuity, a palpable connection to the generations who have lived and toiled here, their stories woven into the very fabric of Cherry Branch.

About This Cherry Branch Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cherry Branch, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.9304, -76.8112. 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 Cherry Branch and Craven County.

Detailed location data for Cherry Branch includes the ZIP code (28532), telephone area code (910), county seat of Craven County (New Bern), and school district assignment (Craven 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 Cherry Branch is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.