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Gibsonville North Carolina Map

Explore Gibsonville, 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 Gibsonville, North Carolina

How to Use This Gibsonville, North Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	36.105691
Longitude	-79.542246
Population	8,920
Density	938.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	27249, 27377
Area Code	336
County Seat	Greensboro
School District	Guilford County Schools

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About Gibsonville, North Carolina

Gibsonville is a locality in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,920. The population density is 938.9 people per km². Gibsonville is located at 36.1057°N, 79.5422°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Gibsonville is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 27249, 27377.

Gibsonville manifests as a quiet intersection of open fields and quiet woodlands, defined by the steady, unpretentious character of the North Carolina piedmont. It lies 2.0 miles west of Elon, NC (from Elon, NC: bearing 276°T), and is situated 5.9 miles west of Burlington. Back Creek winds through the landscape just one mile from the center, carving a slow path through the earth that dictates the local drainage. A mere two miles away, the surface of Gerrards Lake offers a still, reflective mirror to the sky, especially during the soft, amber-hued transition of late afternoon. On the distant horizon, the faint silhouette of Corbett Ridge serves as a reminder of the tectonic weight resting twenty miles to the west. Residents enjoy immediate access to the verdant grounds of Guilford County Park, a space that preserves the natural quietude of the surroundings.

Gibsonville began its life as a modest stop for travelers, eventually finding its footing as a center for textile production and small-scale agriculture. The steady hum of looms and the clatter of rail cars once defined the local economy, weaving a history of diligent labor that persists in the town’s architectural bones. While the industrial landscape has shifted toward more modern service and manufacturing sectors, the legacy of these early industries remains visible in the sturdy brick facades of the older downtown blocks. The local economy relies on this resilience, balancing the needs of a growing population with a deep-seated respect for the work that built the streets. This persistence of purpose allows Gibsonville to maintain a distinct identity, one defined by clear-eyed pragmatism and a steady pace of life.

Cultural life in Gibsonville centers on a shared appreciation for community traditions, where the annual calendar is marked by seasonal gatherings and local festivals. The town serves as a gathering point for those who value the intersection of suburban growth and the preservation of historic, small-scale landmarks. While it lacks the fame of larger metropolitan hubs, its quiet streets have been home to individuals like the musician and songwriter Ben Folds, who spent his formative years in the region. Local events frequently spill out into the open air, drawing people together under the canopy of trees that defines the local aesthetic. The atmosphere remains grounded, favoring authentic connection over the flash of modern spectacle, ensuring that the character of the place is felt rather than performed.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Guilford County Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 290° W
Town of Gibsonville - Moricle Park (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 015° N
William F Moricle Recreational Complex (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 017° N
Guilford County Open Space (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 275° W
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 097° E
Mountains-to-Sea Trail (State Park) — 4.4 mi, 039° NE
Love Graham (Public Artwork) — 8.4 mi, 108° E
Alamance County - Cedarock Park (Local Conservation Area) — 9.4 mi, 147° SE
NH Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 11.1 mi, 253° W
Robeson Theatre (Theatre) — 12.9 mi, 262° W
Former Pioneer Camp Meeting/Dining Hall Chimney (Historic Ruins) — 13.1 mi, 149° SE
February One (Monument) — 13.3 mi, 261° W
Audubon (Local Conservation Area) — 13.4 mi, 268° W
Three College Observatory (Museum) — 13.4 mi, 146° SE
Cone Brothers (Monument) — 13.6 mi, 265° W
Studio 503 (Arts Centre) — 13.6 mi, 260° W
205 Collaborative (Arts Centre) — 13.8 mi, 260° W
The Marshall Muse Gallery (Gallery) — 13.8 mi, 262° W
The Genesis Monument (Monument) — 13.8 mi, 263° W
Guilford Native American Art Gallery (Gallery) — 13.9 mi, 261° W
African American Atelier (Gallery) — 13.9 mi, 261° W
Weatherspoon Art Museum (Museum) — 15.0 mi, 260° W
Haw River State Park (State Park) — 15.3 mi, 312° NW
Buffaloe Lanes Mebane (Attraction) — 15.5 mi, 093° E
R. Wayne Bailey - Caswell Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 17.1 mi, 028° NE
AmStar Four Seasons Station (Cinema) — 17.5 mi, 254° W
Raynay Alpaca Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 17.9 mi, 007° N
Uwharrie National Forest (National Forest) — 35.3 mi, 203° SW · 52k acres
Birkhead Mountains Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 38.0 mi, 210° SW · 5,216 acres

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