Elizabeth North Carolina Map
Elizabeth, North Carolina — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Elizabeth, Mecklenburg County.
Interactive Map of Elizabeth, North Carolina
| City | Elizabeth |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 35.213754 |
| Longitude | -80.805348 |
| Population | 18,631 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Elizabeth, North Carolina
Elizabeth is a locality in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 18,631. Elizabeth is located at 35.2138°N, 80.8053°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28205.
Elizabeth, a place where the air carries the lingering scent of pine needles and damp earth after a summer shower, unfolds across gently rolling terrain. It lies 2.3 miles east-south-east of Charlotte, NC (from Charlotte, NC: bearing 113°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-west of Matthews. This is a landscape shaped not by dramatic peaks or sprawling plains, but by the patient work of water and time, where broadleaf trees stand sentinel over intermittent creeks and the soft, forgiving soil. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, casting a warm, golden hue across the scattered homes and the quiet streets that define Elizabeth. The character of Elizabeth is one of understated resilience, a quiet strength that mirrors the enduring presence of the old oaks and the steady flow of the nearby waterways. The history of Elizabeth is interwoven with the broader narrative of the region's agricultural past, a legacy still visible in the occasional weathered barn and the enduring connection to the land. Once a more agrarian center, Elizabeth has seen its economy diversify, with the proximity to larger urban hubs influencing its development. While farming still holds a place, the hum of commerce now includes a growing presence of small businesses and service industries catering to both residents and those passing through. The town retains a distinct charm, a place where the pace of life feels less hurried than in the metropolises further afield, allowing for a more personal engagement with neighbors and a deeper appreciation for the simple rhythms of daily existence.
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About This Elizabeth Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Elizabeth, North Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Elizabeth and Mecklenburg County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Elizabeth is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Elizabeth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
