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Colfax North Carolina Map

Explore Colfax, 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 Colfax, North Carolina

How to Use This Colfax, North Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	36.112636
Longitude	-80.014484
Population	6,800
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	27235
Area Code	336
County Seat	Greensboro

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About Colfax, North Carolina

Colfax is a locality in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,800. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Colfax is located at 36.1126°N, 80.0145°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27235.

Colfax reveals itself through a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of inland plains and the rhythmic shift of seasons across the Piedmont plateau. It lies 3.3 miles east of Kernersville, NC (from Kernersville, NC: bearing 99°T), and is situated 9.0 miles southwest of Summerfield. The horizon remains broad and open, far from the influence of any coastline, while the distant Appalachian Mountains provide a faint, hazy silhouette to the west. Reedy Fork meanders through the landscape just one mile away, its presence marking the low-lying sections of the terrain with a steady, cooling influence. Nearby, the waters of Oak Hollow Lake offer a tranquil expanse that reflects the changing colors of the sky. Colfax sits amidst this temperate geography, where the quality of light at dusk often turns the fields a deep, burnished gold.

Colfax emerged from a tradition of agricultural settlement that gradually transitioned into a hub for regional industry and trade. Early commerce relied heavily on the fertile soil and the movement of goods through the corridors connecting larger centers of production. Over time, the local economy shifted toward manufacturing and logistics, drawing strength from the industrious spirit of the surrounding counties. Today, the influence of the nearby Piedmont Quarry remains a testament to the raw materials that have shaped the physical development of the region. Workers and families continue to sustain the momentum of Colfax, building upon a foundation of hard work that has defined the character of the area for generations.

Cultural life in Colfax reflects a blend of traditional Southern hospitality and the steady pace of modern development. Residents often gather at Guilford County Park, where the wooded trails provide a space for quiet reflection or community activity. While the town maintains its own distinct identity, it remains deeply connected to the broader history of the state’s Piedmont region. Notable public figures such as the musician John Coltrane, who was born in the nearby vicinity, carry the enduring legacy of the regional creative spirit. Events throughout the year emphasize a shared sense of neighborliness, grounding the daily experience of Colfax in a rhythm that feels both deliberate and sincere.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Guilford County Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 285° W
Triad Regional Park of Guilford and Forsyth County (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 285° W
Guilford County Open Space (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 008° N
Piedmont Land Conservancy Preserve - Haw River Headwaters (Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 328° NW
Eyes Of Wisdome (Public Artwork) — 4.4 mi, 098° E
Bicentennial Greenway (Local Park) — 4.6 mi, 136° SE
Lake Higgins - Lewiston (Local Resource Management Area) — 5.8 mi, 071° E
Barn Dinner Theater (Theatre) — 6.1 mi, 112° E
MoJo JoJo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 6.7 mi, 109° E
Rainbow Magic Alpaca Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 6.9 mi, 077° E
Guilford College Woods (Monument) — 7.9 mi, 097° E
Joseph G. Gordan (Monument) — 9.0 mi, 082° E
Crown Forces Monument (Monument) — 9.3 mi, 083° E
Overlook C (Viewpoint) — 10.7 mi, 258° W
Centennial Station Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 10.7 mi, 176° S
AmStar Four Seasons Station (Cinema) — 10.9 mi, 119° SE
High Point Theatre (Arts Centre) — 10.9 mi, 177° S
School of Theatre (Theatre) — 12.0 mi, 105° E
Weatherspoon Art Museum (Museum) — 12.1 mi, 105° E
O'Brien Art Gallery (Gallery) — 12.5 mi, 100° E
Mountains-to-Sea Trail (State Park) — 12.6 mi, 064° NE
Greensboro Project Space (Gallery) — 12.9 mi, 103° E
GreenHill Center for NC Art (Gallery) — 12.9 mi, 102° E
A/perture Cinema (Cinema) — 13.0 mi, 266° W
Haw River State Park (State Park) — 13.2 mi, 045° NE
Bethabara Visitor Center (Museum) — 16.1 mi, 281° W
Uwharrie National Forest (National Forest) — 33.4 mi, 171° S · 52k acres

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