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Hampstead North Carolina Map

Explore Hampstead, 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 Hampstead, North Carolina

How to Use This Hampstead, North Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	34.36246
Longitude	-77.754305
Population	7,016
Density	133.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	27284, 28443
Area Code	336, 910
County Seat	Burgaw
School District	Pender County Schools

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About Hampstead, North Carolina

Hampstead is a locality in Pender County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,016. The population density is 133.8 people per km². Hampstead is located at 34.3625°N, 77.7543°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 27284, 28443.

Hampstead maintains a quiet presence where the land yields to the saltwater influence of the nearby Atlantic Ocean. It lies 9.3 miles east-northeast of Murraysville, NC (from Murraysville, NC: bearing 57°T), and is situated 9.0 miles northeast of Ogden. Mill Creek winds through the landscape, acting as a rhythmic pulse that shapes the low-lying terrain and nourishes the surrounding vegetation. The atmosphere carries a persistent moisture, a soft humidity that hangs heavy during the long afternoons and cools significantly as the sun dips toward the horizon. While Back Island remains a distant silhouette on the western horizon, the immediate environment is defined by its proximity to the shoreline and the brackish marshes that define the local topography. Residents often look toward the water, where the tides dictate the tempo of the day and the quality of the light as it reflects off the damp earth.

Hampstead grew from a landscape of agricultural tradition, eventually shifting its focus toward the modern residential and service-oriented economy that defines its current character. The local industry has long been tied to the bounty of the coast, with a history of small-scale maritime ventures and the cultivation of fertile ground. Over time, the influence of regional development has introduced more diverse commercial interests, though the connection to the sea remains a primary driver for both trade and leisure. The pace of life here is deliberate, reflecting a history of patience and a reliance on the seasonal shifts of the coastal climate. Even as new growth emerges, the economic identity of Hampstead continues to mirror the resilience of those who first settled along the water’s edge.

Cultural life in Hampstead is shaped by an appreciation for the outdoors, with the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust - Castle Bay Preserve providing a vital space for the protection of native flora and fauna. Residents frequently find respite in the quiet trails of the preserve, which offers a stark contrast to the distant, bustling activities found on Figure Eight Island. While the area does not claim world-famous figures, its character is forged by the collective spirit of those who value the intersection of quiet woodland and the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean. For those seeking a deeper inland experience, the journey to Greenfield Lake offers a change of scenery from the pervasive coastal character of the immediate region. The community gathers for local events that celebrate this unique geography, reinforcing a shared identity that remains grounded in the specific, unhurried rhythm of the salt-air environment.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Topsail Shoe Tree (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 332° NW
Northeast Cape Fear River Floodplain (Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 324° NW
Holly Shelter Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 002° N
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust - Northeast Cape Fear River Plum Creek Preserve (Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 305° NW
Lea Island State Natural Area (State Park) — 5.0 mi, 114° SE
Pender County - Hampstead Kiwanis Park (Local Recreation) — 6.7 mi, 063° NE
Missiles and More Museum (Museum) — 7.1 mi, 087° E
Talos (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 087° E
Pirates Turf (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 088° E
New Hanover County Park (Local Park) — 7.4 mi, 213° SW
Cape Fear River Wetlands Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 9.4 mi, 330° NW
Mayfaire 16 Cinema (Cinema) — 9.4 mi, 209° SW
Wrightsville Beach Museum of History (Museum) — 10.5 mi, 196° S
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 10.6 mi, 195° S
Station 2 Trolley Stop (historic) (Monument) — 11.1 mi, 193° S
Bottle Chapel (Public Artwork) — 11.1 mi, 203° SW
Masonboro Island Estuarine Reserve Dedicated Nature Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 11.2 mi, 197° S
Station 3 Trolley Stop (Monument) — 11.3 mi, 193° S
North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 12.5 mi, 198° S
One Tree Hill Lucas Home (Attraction) — 13.1 mi, 228° SW
Live Oak Bank Pavilion (Theatre) — 13.7 mi, 235° SW
Wilma W. Daniels Gallery (Gallery) — 13.8 mi, 233° SW
Bellamy Mansion Museum of History & Design Arts (Museum) — 13.9 mi, 231° SW
One Tree Hill Institute (Attraction) — 13.9 mi, 233° SW
Latimer House Museum (Museum) — 14.1 mi, 231° SW
Hannah Block Historic USO Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 14.2 mi, 231° SW
Cape Fear Serpentarium (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 14.3 mi, 231° SW
Sandy Run Savannas State Natural Area (State Park) — 17.9 mi, 014° N
Croatan National Forest (National Forest) — 44.2 mi, 046° NE · 162k acres
Pocosin Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 48.2 mi, 057° NE · 12k acres

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