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Hickory North Carolina Map

Explore Hickory, 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 Hickory, North Carolina

How to Use This Hickory, North Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	35.741509
Longitude	-81.322764
Population	43,490
Density	546.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	27891, 28601
Area Code	919, 984, 828
County Seat	Newton
School District	Hickory City Schools

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About Hickory, North Carolina

Hickory is a locality in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 43,490. The population density is 546.4 people per km². Hickory is located at 35.7415°N, 81.3228°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Hickory is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 27891, 28601.

Hickory occupies a distinct position upon the rolling terrain of the North Carolina piedmont, where the land rises in soft, verdant swells toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It lies 8.0 miles west-northwest of Newton, NC (from Newton, NC: bearing 303°T), and is situated 4.7 miles west of St. Stephens. Stephens. The Barger Branch carves a quiet, persistent path through the local topography, its waters tracing the history of the soil as they move toward the broader, still expanse of Lake Hickory just two miles away. Sunlight here possesses a particular clarity in the late afternoon, catching the edges of the hardwoods and illuminating the red clay that defines the earth beneath the feet of those who walk through Sally Fox Park. The air maintains a crisp, inland quality, far removed from the heavy humidity of the coast, grounding the landscape in a stillness that feels both ancient and enduring.

European settlers moved into the region during the mid-eighteenth century, drawn by the fertile potential of the piedmont and the strategic confluence of trade routes that crisscrossed the interior. Hickory emerged from these early agrarian beginnings, gaining momentum as a hub of commerce when the arrival of the railroad allowed the local timber and furniture industries to expand beyond the immediate vicinity. The growth of Hickory became inextricably linked to the steady, rhythmic output of its mills and factories, which transformed the settlement from a modest station into a center of production. Generations of workers labored to establish a reputation for craftsmanship, leaving a legacy of industrial diligence that remains visible in the sturdy, brick-faced architecture that defines the older corridors of the center.

Economic life in Hickory continues to bridge the gap between its historic manufacturing roots and a modern, diversified landscape of commerce and education. The presence of Lenoir-Rhyne University serves as an intellectual anchor, providing a foundation for academic and professional development that sustains the local workforce. Infrastructure in Hickory has evolved to support a network of small and medium-sized enterprises, ranging from specialized furniture design to high-tech fiber optic production, reflecting a spirit of adaptation that keeps the local economy resilient. As the morning fog lifts from the nearby waterways, the daily commute flows along well-worn arteries, signaling a transition from the quietude of the residential districts to the industrious pace of the commercial zones.

Cultural life in Hickory finds its pulse in a blend of regional traditions and a commitment to the arts, often manifesting in the vibrant festivals that populate the calendar and bring the public into the streets. The Hickory Crawdads provide a focal point for sports enthusiasts, drawing crowds to the stadium for evenings defined by the crack of the bat and the shared anticipation of a summer game. Landmarks such as the local art museum offer a reprieve from the professional grind, housing collections that speak to the aesthetic sensibilities of the piedmont, while the residents themselves often gather to celebrate the Appalachian ballad tradition or the distinct culinary heritage of the region. Notable individuals, such as the musician L.C. Williams, carry the spirit of the local culture into the wider world, ensuring that the identity of Hickory remains both recognizable and deeply rooted in its own geography.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Belk Centrum (Arts Centre) — 0.2 mi, 227° SW
Martin Luther (Public Artwork) — 0.2 mi, 246° SW
City of Hickory - Breakfast Optimist Park (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 018° N
Cliff Teague Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 124° SE
Hickory Museum of Art (Gallery) — 0.7 mi, 239° SW
Catawba Science Center (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 240° SW
Sally Fox Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 229° SW
Old Hickory Tavern (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 235° SW
City of Hickory Open Space - Kiwanis City Park (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 188° S
Wilderness Gateway State Trail (State Park) — 3.1 mi, 182° S
Hickory Aviation Museum (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 271° W
Catawba County - Bakers Mountain Park (Local Conservation Area) — 7.1 mi, 220° SW
Historic Newton Depot (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 129° SE
Newton Depot Equipment Pavilion (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 129° SE
Confederate Soldier Monument (Monument) — 7.8 mi, 134° SE
Catawba County Historical Museum (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 134° SE
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 9.5 mi, 289° W
McGalliard Falls (Attraction) — 13.9 mi, 277° W
Balls Creek Campground (Attraction) — 14.8 mi, 122° SE
South Mountains State Park (State Park) — 18.1 mi, 238° SW
Jacob Fork Overlook (Viewpoint) — 19.9 mi, 242° SW
Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina (Nature Reserve) — 20.4 mi, 272° W
Pisgah National Forest (National Forest) — 22.7 mi, 322° NW · 511k acres
Wilson Creek, North Carolina Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 23.6 mi, 295° NW · 7,017 acres
Little Theater (Theatre) — 25.4 mi, 188° S
House Of Mugs (Collettsville Cup House) (Attraction) — 26.4 mi, 305° NW
Zootastic Park (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 26.8 mi, 097° E
Harper Creek Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 28.9 mi, 302° NW · 7,051 acres
Linville Gorge Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 31.2 mi, 280° W · 12k acres
Cherokee National Forest (National Forest) — 50.3 mi, 322° NW · 662k acres

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