Gibson North Carolina Map

About Gibson, North Carolina

Gibson is a locality in Scotland County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 745. The population density is 297.6 people per km². Gibson is located at 34.7590°N, 79.6106°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28343.

Gibson rests in the gentle embrace of Scotland County, North Carolina, where the land unfurls in broad, fertile plains that speak of generations of cultivation. It lies 39.9 miles north-north-east of Florence, SC (from Florence, SC: bearing 12°T), and is situated 8.5 miles west of Laurinburg. The air here, particularly in the soft, hazy afternoons, carries the faint scent of pine and damp earth, a subtle perfume that clings to the low-slung buildings and the wide, dusty roads. Cypress and willow trees, their roots seeking purchase in the shallow, meandering streams, lend a verdant fringe to the otherwise open fields, their leaves whispering secrets to the passing breeze. The sky above Gibson is a vast, ever-changing canvas, often painted with the bruised purples and fiery oranges of a setting sun, casting long, deep shadows that stretch and distort the familiar contours of the landscape. The history of Gibson is deeply entwined with the agricultural pulse of the region, its early days marked by the cultivation of cotton and tobacco, crops that once defined the economic lifeblood of the area. Though the landscape bears the imprint of this agrarian past, the economy has diversified, with a quiet resilience evident in the small businesses that serve the local population. There's a tangible sense of continuity here, a feeling that the present is built upon a foundation laid by those who came before, their stories whispered in the creak of old barn doors and the enduring charm of the modest homes. The pace of life in Gibson is unhurried, a deliberate counterpoint to the clamor of larger cities, fostering a sense of community where neighbors still know each other by name and the simple pleasures of shared conversation hold a quiet, profound value.

About This Gibson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gibson, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.759048, -79.61061. 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 Gibson and Scotland County.

Detailed location data for Gibson includes the ZIP code (28343), telephone area code (704, 980), county seat of Scotland County (Laurinburg), and school district assignment (Scotland 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 Gibson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.