Dallas North Carolina Map

About Dallas, North Carolina

Dallas is a locality in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,104. The population density is 755.3 people per km². Dallas is located at 35.3165°N, 81.1762°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28034.

Dallas, North Carolina, unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes and broad, open fields, a place where the sky feels vast and close. It lies 3.8 miles north of Gastonia, NC (from Gastonia, NC: bearing 9°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west of Mount Holly. The air here carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, especially after a soft Carolina rain, and the late afternoon sun often casts a warm, golden hue across the rolling terrain. Scattered woodlands break the expanse, their leafy canopies whispering secrets to the wind, and the roads, some paved and some still gravel, meander with a quiet confidence, leading the eye toward distant farmhouses and the occasional church steeple. The character of Dallas is one of quiet resilience, a community that has weathered its share of seasons, its people marked by a practical grace and a deep connection to the land that sustains them. The history of Dallas is deeply entwined with the agricultural traditions of Gaston County, a heritage still evident in the patchwork of farms that dot the surrounding countryside, growing everything from soybeans to corn. For generations, textile mills were the lifeblood of the local economy, their towering chimneys once defining the skyline and their hum a constant soundtrack to daily life; though many have since closed, their legacy is woven into the fabric of the community, a reminder of industrious pasts. Today, Dallas navigates a changing economic landscape, with a growing presence of small businesses and a renewed appreciation for its historical roots, drawing visitors to its charming downtown and occasional community festivals. The nearby South Fork Catawba River, though not a major waterway for commerce, offers quiet pockets of natural beauty, a place where the rhythm of the water can still be heard, a gentle counterpoint to the steady pulse of life in Dallas.

About This Dallas Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dallas, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.316526, -81.17619. 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 Dallas and Gaston County.

Detailed location data for Dallas includes the ZIP code (28034), 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 Dallas is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.