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Cramerton North Carolina Map

Explore Cramerton, 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 Cramerton, North Carolina

How to Use This Cramerton, North Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	35.23875
Longitude	-81.075076
Population	5,296
Density	530.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	28032
Area Code	704, 980
County Seat	Gastonia
School District	Gaston County Schools

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About Cramerton, North Carolina

Cramerton is a locality in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,296. The population density is 530.2 people per km². Cramerton is located at 35.2388°N, 81.0751°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Cramerton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 28032.

Cramerton occupies a quiet stretch of land where the landscape is defined by the steady, persistent flow of Duharts Creek as it carves through the local terrain. It lies 2.2 miles west of Belmont, NC (from Belmont, NC: bearing 262°T), and is situated 6.5 miles east-southeast of Gastonia.

The earth here consists of deep, fertile soil that supports dense woodland and pockets of open greenery, providing a natural buffer for the surrounding residential life. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains frame the horizon, appearing as faint, violet-hued ridges against the afternoon sky. Residents often spend their leisure hours at the Cb Huss Recreation Complex, a space that anchors the community and offers a direct point of access to the local outdoors. During the golden hour, the low sun catches the surface of the nearby Lake Wylie, casting long, amber shadows across the fields that stretch toward the water. This inland environment remains shaped by its geography, favoring a climate that experiences clear, distinct seasons far removed from any coastal influence.

Cramerton emerged from a legacy of industry that fundamentally altered the character of the regional landscape. The development of the textile trade once dictated the pace of daily existence, drawing workers to the mills and establishing a foundation of labor that persisted for generations. While the economic focus has shifted over time, the physical remnants of those early manufacturing structures still stand as silent witnesses to the town’s origins. Today, the economy reflects a more diverse blend of modern enterprise and professional services, yet the influence of that industrial heritage remains imprinted on the layout of the streets. Many families continue to live in the original housing built for mill employees, maintaining a tangible connection to the past. This transition from a single-industry base to a broader contemporary economy defines the current trajectory of Cramerton.

The cultural character of Cramerton is marked by a deliberate, measured approach to daily life that values neighborly interaction and tradition. Local events held at the Cb Huss Recreation Complex serve as the primary social connectors, bringing people together for seasonal celebrations and community gatherings. The architecture of the older districts displays a functional simplicity, reflecting the practical needs of the people who first settled here. While the area does not claim a vast roster of globally famous figures, it holds a deep respect for those who contributed to the quiet development of the region’s social institutions. A distinct sense of place persists here, bolstered by the rhythm of the creek and the shade of mature trees that line the thoroughfares. Even as new growth occurs, the fundamental personality of the inhabitants remains grounded, courteous, and tethered to the unique environment of this specific inland location.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Gaston County Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 347° N
Cb Huss Recreation Complex (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 347° N
Catawba Lands Conservancy - Goat Island Preserve (Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 054° NE
Catawba Lands Conservancy - Pharr Yarns Preserve (Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 013° N
St. Benedict Statue & Basilica of Maryhelp (Viewpoint) — 2.4 mi, 048° NE
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 3.5 mi, 085° E
Mecklenburg County Open Space - Iswa Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.8 mi, 093° E
US National Whitewater Center (Local Conservation Area) — 3.8 mi, 068° E
Redlair Plant Conservation Preserve (State Resource Management Area) — 3.8 mi, 345° N
Russel McConnel Memorial (Public Artwork) — 4.8 mi, 283° W
F-4 Phantom II (Attraction) — 6.5 mi, 098° E
River Oaks Academy Birthday Rock (Monument) — 7.2 mi, 049° NE
Air Midwest Flight 5481 Memorial (Monument) — 7.7 mi, 107° E
Rhodes Drive (Monument) — 8.1 mi, 309° NW
METALmorphosis (Attraction) — 9.4 mi, 130° SE
Dave Harris Stadium (Stadium) — 9.9 mi, 091° E
District 57 (Theme Park) — 10.1 mi, 089° E
Crash Site of Eastern Flight 212 (Historic Ruins) — 10.3 mi, 125° SE
Crowders Mountain State Park (State Park) — 10.7 mi, 269° W
Museum of Illusions (Museum) — 12.8 mi, 095° E
Bank of America Heritage Center (Museum) — 13.2 mi, 093° E
Discovery Place IMAX (Cinema) — 13.2 mi, 093° E
Stage Door Theater (Theatre) — 13.2 mi, 093° E
Illuminate Studio (Arts Centre) — 13.3 mi, 143° SE
Culture Palette (Arts Centre) — 13.4 mi, 093° E
Gainseville Midland (Attraction) — 13.5 mi, 104° E
Kings Mountain State Park (State Park) — 15.2 mi, 246° SW
Sumter National Forest (National Forest) — 38.0 mi, 210° SW · 375k acres
Pisgah National Forest (National Forest) — 58.4 mi, 328° NW · 511k acres

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