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Elon North Carolina Map

Explore Elon, 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 Elon, North Carolina

How to Use This Elon, North Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	36.102913
Longitude	-79.50669
Population	11,336
Density	1078.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	27244
Area Code	336
County Seat	Graham
School District	Alamance-Burlington Schools

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About Elon, North Carolina

Elon is a locality in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 11,336. The population density is 1078.3 people per km². Elon is located at 36.1029°N, 79.5067°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Elon is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 27244.

Elon occupies a quiet expanse of the North Carolina piedmont, characterized by fertile soil and a steady, inland climate that remains far removed from the influence of the coast. It lies 3.9 miles west of Burlington, NC (from Burlington, NC: bearing 277°T), and is situated 6.4 miles west-northwest of Graham. The landscape surrounding Elon features modest elevation changes and pockets of dense woodland that turn a deep, burnished copper during the autumn months. A short distance away, the waters of Gum Creek wind through the terrain, providing a consistent, rhythmic pulse to the local ecology. To the northwest, the distant silhouette of Corbett Ridge breaks the horizon, serving as a silent, jagged anchor against the sky. Residents often find solace in the open spaces of Town of Elon - Morgan Place Park, where the afternoon light filters through the canopy to create long, shifting shadows across the grass.

Elon traces its origins to the arrival of the railroad, which transformed a small agricultural settlement into a vital node for commerce and education. The regional economy, once heavily dependent on the cycles of tobacco and textile production, has evolved into a diverse landscape where service industries and academic pursuits now hold primary importance. This transition from labor-intensive manufacturing to a modern knowledge-based economy defines the contemporary character of the area. Local businesses and small workshops continue to support the daily needs of inhabitants, maintaining a grounded sense of self-sufficiency. Even as the pace of life accelerates, the legacy of these foundational industries remains visible in the sturdy brick architecture that anchors the central business district.

Academic life serves as the gravitational center of Elon, shaping the cultural identity and intellectual vitality of the surrounding neighborhood. The presence of a prominent private university fosters a atmosphere of perpetual inquiry, where the quiet streets frequently fill with the energy of students and visiting scholars. Notable events, such as seasonal collegiate sports and public lectures, draw people together and provide a focal point for the collective calendar. While the area maintains a modest profile, it has been the home of individuals like the acclaimed author Lee Smith, whose work captures the nuanced voices of the region. Visitors often wander toward the banks of Gant Lake, finding a rare stillness that reflects the enduring, unpretentious spirit of the people who reside here.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Amphitheater (Theatre) — 0.3 mi, 106° E
Town of Elon - Morgan Place Park (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 231° SW
Town of Elon - Schmidt Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 229° SW
William F Moricle Recreational Complex (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 288° W
Guilford County Park (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 288° W
Mountains-to-Sea Trail (State Park) — 3.6 mi, 016° N
Love Graham (Public Artwork) — 6.4 mi, 111° E
Alamance County - Cedarock Park (Local Conservation Area) — 8.0 mi, 152° SE
Former Pioneer Camp Meeting/Dining Hall Chimney (Historic Ruins) — 12.0 mi, 157° SE
Three College Observatory (Museum) — 12.3 mi, 153° SE
NH Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 13.0 mi, 257° W
Buffaloe Lanes Mebane (Attraction) — 13.5 mi, 092° E
Robeson Theatre (Theatre) — 14.8 mi, 264° W
February One (Monument) — 15.3 mi, 263° W
Cone Brothers (Monument) — 15.5 mi, 266° W
Studio 503 (Arts Centre) — 15.6 mi, 262° W
205 Collaborative (Arts Centre) — 15.7 mi, 262° W
The Marshall Muse Gallery (Gallery) — 15.7 mi, 264° W
The Genesis Monument (Monument) — 15.8 mi, 265° W
Guilford Native American Art Gallery (Gallery) — 15.8 mi, 263° W
African American Atelier (Gallery) — 15.8 mi, 263° W
R. Wayne Bailey - Caswell Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 16.4 mi, 022° N
Weatherspoon Art Museum (Museum) — 16.9 mi, 261° W
Haw River State Park (State Park) — 16.9 mi, 308° NW
Raynay Alpaca Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 18.0 mi, 001° N
Fireside Farm & Sawmill (Attraction) — 18.6 mi, 120° SE
Uwharrie National Forest (National Forest) — 36.0 mi, 206° SW · 52k acres
Birkhead Mountains Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 38.9 mi, 213° SW · 5,216 acres

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