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Elizabeth City North Carolina Map

Explore Elizabeth City, 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 Elizabeth City, North Carolina

How to Use This Elizabeth City, North Carolina Map

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

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	Elizabeth City
State	North Carolina (NC)
County	Pasquotank County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	36.293994
Longitude	-76.235425
Population	18,631
Density	614.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	28150, 27909
Area Code	704, 980, 919, 984
County Seat	Elizabeth City
School District	Pasquotank County Schools

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About Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Elizabeth City is a locality in Pasquotank County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 18,631. The population density is 614.5 people per km². Elizabeth City is located at 36.2940°N, 76.2354°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Elizabeth City is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 28150, 27909.

Elizabeth City holds a singular presence where the flat, fertile earth meets the heavy, salt-touched air of the eastern plains. It lies 35.2 miles south-southeast of Suffolk, VA (from Suffolk, VA: bearing 148°T), and is situated 16.4 miles south-southwest of Moyock. The horizon here remains wide and unburdened, save for the distant, hazy silhouette of Sandy Ridge reaching toward the sky far to the west. Water defines the edges of the landscape, with the quiet flow of Charles Creek meandering through the lowlands just two miles from the center. A short journey of thirteen miles brings the traveler to the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean, where the tide dictates the rhythm of the day. Residents find solace in the nearby greenery of Enfield Recreation Area, a peaceful expanse of land just one mile away. Offshore, the modest silhouette of Reed Island sits steady against the shifting currents, grounding the view in a constant, earthen presence.

Elizabeth City emerged from the necessity of trade, serving as a vital port where the bounty of the land met the demands of the sea. Early commerce relied heavily on the transport of agricultural goods and timber, establishing a foundation that encouraged both industry and endurance. Today, the economy remains tied to the vitality of the surrounding fields and the sophisticated operations of the aviation sector. Many residents contribute to a workforce that values precision, blending traditional labor with modern technical demands. The local spirit reflects this industrious history, as the people continue to navigate the currents of change with a steady, pragmatic hand.

Elizabeth City carries a distinctive cultural weight, defined by a deep sense of hospitality and a quiet pride in its resilience. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the historic architecture, where the light at dusk catches the brickwork and softens the lines of the older storefronts. The community gathers for festivals that celebrate the harvest and the maritime heritage, moments when the streets fill with music and the scent of regional cooking. While many individuals have walked these paths, the influence of figures like the journalist and activist W.E.B. Du Bois, who visited and wrote about the region, remains a part of the intellectual lineage. Life here moves with a deliberate purpose, reflecting a place that understands its own worth without needing to shout it to the world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Enfield Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 094° E
Museum of the Albemarle (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 079° E
Waterfront Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 076° E
Charles Creek Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 084° E
City of Elizabeth City - George Wood Park (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 072° E
U.S. Coast Guard Grumman HU-16E Albatross (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 131° SE
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust - Pasquotank River Plum Creek Preserve (Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 084° E
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust - Indiantown Creek - Plum Creek Preserve (Conservation Area) — 7.6 mi, 052° NE
North River Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 10.8 mi, 065° NE
North River Game Land Dedicated Nature Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 11.0 mi, 063° NE
Dismal Swamp State Park (State Park) — 14.2 mi, 326° NW
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.6 mi, 326° NW · 228k acres
Perquimans Arts League (Arts Centre) — 14.7 mi, 241° SW
Perquimans County History Museum (Museum) — 14.8 mi, 241° SW
105mm (Attraction) — 16.2 mi, 077° E
Currituck County Civil War Memorial (Monument) — 16.3 mi, 049° NE
Northwest River Natural Area Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 18.1 mi, 011° N
Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.5 mi, 072° E · 16k acres
Otter Point Overlook (Viewpoint) — 19.9 mi, 014° N
Marian P Whitehurst Memorial (Monument) — 20.6 mi, 013° N
Red Wolf Center (Museum) — 27.1 mi, 180° S
Witch of Pungo (Grace Sherwood) Home Site (Historic Ruins) — 31.8 mi, 026° NE
Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 32.2 mi, 351° N
Painting with a Twist (Attraction) — 32.8 mi, 359° N
Cinema Cafe (Cinema) — 33.6 mi, 001° N
Theatre of Dare (Attraction) — 34.1 mi, 117° SE
Studio Theatre (Theatre) — 35.0 mi, 004° N
Red Thread Studio (Gallery) — 35.7 mi, 327° NW
VFA-81 Battle E Winner (Public Artwork) — 37.5 mi, 018° N
Archway (Attraction) — 37.7 mi, 355° N

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