Cramerton North Carolina Map

About Cramerton, North Carolina

Cramerton is a locality in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,450. The population density is 446.4 people per km². Cramerton is located at 35.2388°N, 81.0751°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28032.

Cramerton unfolds along the South Fork Catawba River, a place where the land swells gently from the water's edge, then rises into rolling hills that catch the afternoon sun. It lies 6.5 miles east-south-east of Gastonia, NC (from Gastonia, NC: bearing 104°T), and is situated 5.3 miles south-west of Mount Holly. The air here carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a subtle perfume that shifts with the seasons. Mature oaks and maples stand sentinel along the streets, their branches forming a dappled canopy overhead, while the river itself, a broad, slow-moving artery, dictates the subtle contours of the surrounding terrain. The character of Cramerton is one of quiet persistence, a calm assurance born from its connection to the natural world, where the rhythm of the days seems to echo the steady flow of the water. The history of Cramerton is deeply entwined with the textile industry that once powered this region, a legacy visible in the enduring brick structures that still dot the landscape, whispering tales of diligent hands and humming looms. The South Fork Catawba River, more than just a scenic backdrop, was the very engine of this prosperity, its waters harnessed to drive the machinery that clothed a nation. Today, the economic pulse of Cramerton beats with a more diverse rhythm, yet the echoes of its industrial past remain, a palpable presence that informs the town's enduring spirit, a quiet testament to the ingenuity and labor that shaped its foundations.

About This Cramerton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cramerton, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.23875, -81.075076. 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 Cramerton and Gaston County.

Detailed location data for Cramerton includes the ZIP code (28032), telephone area code (704, 980), county seat of Gaston County (Gastonia), and school district assignment (Gaston 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 Cramerton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.