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Greensboro North Carolina Map

Explore Greensboro, 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 Greensboro, North Carolina

How to Use This Greensboro, North Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	36.095148
Longitude	-79.826996
Population	299,035
Density	891.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	27401, 27411, 27402, 27403, 27404
Area Code	336
County Seat	Greensboro
School District	Guilford County Schools

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About Greensboro, North Carolina

Greensboro is a locality in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. With a population of 299,035, Greensboro is a major urban centre in North Carolina. The population density is 891.0 people per km². Greensboro is located at 36.0951°N, 79.8270°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Greensboro is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 27401, 27411, 27402.

Greensboro occupies a broad expanse of the North Carolina piedmont, characterized by a terrain of subtle, persistent undulations and thick, verdant woodlands that define the inland landscape. It lies 11.3 miles southeast of Summerfield, NC (from Summerfield, NC: bearing 146°T), and is situated 2.9 miles west-southwest of Bessemer. The local topography remains distinct from the distant Schoolhouse Ridge, which rests far to the west, creating a horizon that feels open and expansive rather than confined by steep verticality. Muddy Creek carves a quiet, unassuming path through the local terrain, offering a slow, rhythmic movement of water that mirrors the tempered pace of the surrounding woods. At dusk, the light catches the surface of the nearby Revolution Mill Reservoir, turning the still water into a sheet of hammered silver that anchors the quietude of the evening.

Founding narratives of Greensboro trace back to the intersection of early colonial trade routes, where the convergence of travelers and settlers transformed a modest crossroads into a center of regional gravity. The development of Greensboro gained momentum as a nexus for early industry, specifically finding its footing through the expansion of textile manufacturing and the arrival of the railroad, which acted as a pulse for the burgeoning settlement. This evolution from a quiet agrarian outpost into a hub of commerce was punctuated by moments of intense social significance, as the local population navigated the complexities of regional growth. Over generations, the physical expansion of Greensboro reflected the industrious spirit of those who sought to cultivate a future in the heart of the piedmont, leaving behind a legacy of resilience that persists in the masonry and layout of the older districts.

Economic vitality in Greensboro thrives on a diverse foundation that balances modern logistics, aviation, and manufacturing with a robust educational sector. Institutions such as North Carolina A&T State University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro serve as intellectual engines, drawing students and researchers who contribute to the ongoing development of the local labor force. Infrastructure in Greensboro is designed to facilitate the movement of goods and people, with a network of highways that support both the historic industrial base and emerging professional services. Within the urban core, Center City Park provides a necessary focal point for the public, offering a green, communal space that balances the dense arrangement of office buildings and retail corridors that sustain the daily prosperity of the populace.

Cultural life in Greensboro is defined by a deep engagement with both collegiate athletics and a calendar of festivals that celebrate the varied heritage of the piedmont. The presence of the Greensboro Coliseum often brings regional and national attention, serving as a venue for high-stakes competition and large-scale public gatherings that animate the local calendar. Among the notable figures who have shaped the public consciousness, the author O. Henry remains a prominent name, his literary sensibilities having been forged within the environment of the region. Whether participating in annual seasonal events or simply walking the paths near the local woodlands, the residents of Greensboro maintain a life that values the interplay between historical remembrance and the steady, forward-looking pulse of a modern inland center.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (Historic Site) — 1.7 mi, 349° N
Proximity Hotel (Landmark) — 2.2 mi, 125° SE
Blandwood Mansion (Historic Site) — 2.3 mi, 128° SE
International Civil Rights Center & Museum (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 132° SE
Smith Park (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 128° SE
Greensboro History Museum (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 129° SE
Greensboro Cultural Arts Center (Art / Cultural Centre) — 2.6 mi, 130° SE
Carolina Theatre (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 2.6 mi, 130° SE
Greensboro Arboretum (Nature Reserve) — 3.0 mi, 109° E
Tanger Family Bicycle Pavilion (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 109° E
Greensboro Science Center (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 3.1 mi, 106° E
Greensboro Coliseum Complex (Stadium) — 3.2 mi, 122° SE
World War Memorial Stadium (Stadium) — 3.2 mi, 122° SE
Dragon Run Park (Nature Reserve) — 4.0 mi, 086° E
Oak Hollow Festival Park (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 086° E
City of Greensboro Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 219° SW
Guilford County Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 219° SW
The Bog Garden (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 223° SW
Fairfield Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 053° NE
City of Greensboro - Lake Daniel Park (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 172° S
Camp Stokes (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 104° E
David Caldwell (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 264° W
On the Fence (Public Artwork) — 0.8 mi, 256° W
Revolutionary War Patriots (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 264° W
O'Brien Art Gallery (Gallery) — 2.1 mi, 118° SE
Audubon (Local Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 094° E
School of Theatre (Theatre) — 2.2 mi, 149° SE
Weatherspoon Art Museum (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 149° SE
The Marshall Muse Gallery (Gallery) — 2.6 mi, 118° SE
GreenHill Center for NC Art (Gallery) — 2.6 mi, 124° SE

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