Hazelwood North Carolina Map

About Hazelwood, North Carolina

Hazelwood is a locality in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,600. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Hazelwood is located at 35.4687°N, 83.0040°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28738.

Hazelwood spreads its quiet presence along the banks of the Pigeon River, a waterway that has shaped its story as much as the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. It lies 26.9 miles west-south-west of Asheville, NC (from Asheville, NC: bearing 250°T), and is situated 1.6 miles south-south-west of Waynesville. Here, the land rises and falls in a manner that suggests ancient forces at play, with slopes often cloaked in dense, verdant forests that seem to breathe with a life of their own. The air itself carries a certain weight, a cool, damp fragrance of pine needles and damp earth, particularly after a rain, which is a frequent visitor to this part of Haywood County. The houses of Hazelwood are scattered, some clustered near the river, others climbing the lower inclines, their porches often catching the slanted light of late afternoon, a warm, buttery glow that softens the sharp edges of the landscape. The economic currents of Hazelwood have long been tied to the bounty of the mountains and the river. For generations, logging and the processing of timber provided a steady livelihood, the scent of sawdust a constant perfume in the air. Today, while that industry has waned, the spirit of self-reliance and community persists, finding new expressions in small businesses and a growing appreciation for the region's natural beauty. The legacy of a hardworking populace is visible in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture, a reflection of a history forged through resilience. Even the subtle hum of traffic on the nearby highway seems to acknowledge the connection Hazelwood maintains with the wider world, while the river continues its ceaseless, murmuring conversation with the stones.

About This Hazelwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hazelwood, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.468714, -83.004026. 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 Hazelwood and Haywood County.

Detailed location data for Hazelwood includes the ZIP code (28786), telephone area code (919, 984, 828), county seat of Haywood County (Waynesville), and school district assignment. 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 Hazelwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.