Explore Eden, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Eden, 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 Eden.
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 | Eden |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Rockingham County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 36.503042 |
| Longitude | -79.74002 |
| Population | 15,421 |
| Density | 419.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 27288, 27289 |
| Area Code | 336 |
| County Seat | Wentworth |
| School District | Rockingham County Schools |
Eden remains a quiet confluence of earth and water, defined by the steady, deliberate movement of the Dan River as it carves through the local landscape. It lies 10.8 miles north-northwest of Reidsville, NC (from Reidsville, NC: bearing 328°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north of Wentworth. The Dan River serves as the primary artery of Eden, shaping the way the land yields to the soft, inland climate of the piedmont. Beyond the riverbanks, the terrain transitions into a series of gentle slopes, while the distant, hazy silhouette of Huckleberry Ridge occasionally defines the far horizon on a clear afternoon. To the north, the Eden Presettling Impoundment holds a still mirror to the sky, providing a calm counterpoint to the flowing currents nearby. The air here holds a particular weight in the late autumn, smelling faintly of cooling soil and the deep, pervasive stillness of the inland woods. Residents often retreat to the Bridge Street Recreation Center Park to find a brief respite among the trees that anchor this quiet corner of the state.
Eden emerged from the convergence of small, distinct settlements, eventually finding its footing through the industry of the textile and tobacco trades. For generations, the hum of machinery provided a rhythmic pulse to the local economy, weaving a shared identity into the daily lives of those who worked the looms and fields. While the heavy manufacturing base has evolved, the spirit of craftsmanship remains, manifesting in smaller enterprises that honor the legacy of hard labor. The local economy now balances these older industrial roots with a cautious, modern perspective on growth and sustainability. Sunlight filters through the changing leaves of the regional hardwoods, illuminating the brick facades of older buildings that still stand as silent observers of a shifting economic landscape.
Cultural life in Eden reflects a blend of Southern tradition and a resilient, independent character that values long-standing community bonds. The town marks the passing of the seasons with local gatherings that highlight a shared appreciation for regional music and the slow, deliberate preparation of food. Notable figures such as the professional golfer Curtis Strange have roots that trace back to this area, carrying the quiet persistence of the region onto the national stage. Landmarks like the local historical sites serve as touchstones for families who have remained for generations, maintaining the continuity of the local narrative. The evenings in Eden bring a cooling shift in temperature, where the shadows grow long and the horizon darkens against the backdrop of the inland plains.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Eden, North Carolina. Coordinates: 36.503042, -79.74002. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Eden includes the ZIP code (27288, 27289), telephone area code (336), county seat of Rockingham County (Wentworth), and school district assignment (Rockingham County Schools).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |