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High Point North Carolina Map

Explore High Point, 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 High Point, North Carolina

How to Use This High Point, North Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	35.990803
Longitude	-79.992713
Population	114,059
Density	781.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	27260, 27265, 27261, 27262, 27263
Area Code	336
County Seat	Greensboro
School District	Guilford County Schools

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About High Point, North Carolina

High Point is a locality in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. With a population of 114,059, High Point is a major urban centre in North Carolina. The population density is 781.3 people per km². High Point is located at 35.9908°N, 79.9927°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. High Point is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 27260, 27265, 27261.

High Point occupies a singular position atop the central plateau where the land rises in gentle, deliberate swells toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains. It lies 3.4 miles north-northwest of Archdale, NC (from Archdale, NC: bearing 327°T), and is situated 6.6 miles northeast of Thomasville. The terrain here is defined by a dense, persistent verdancy, where the soil holds the heat of the afternoon sun long after the shadows begin to lengthen across the red clay. A quiet movement of water defines the local topography, with the modest flow of Boulding Branch carving a thin, persistent line through the landscape just a mile from the center. To the northwest, the still surface of Oak Hollow Lake offers a reflective pause in the topography, holding the sky in a mirror of gray and blue that changes with the subtle shift of the seasons.

High Point emerged from the intersection of two major rail lines, a junction that dictated the trajectory of its growth and defined the industrious character of its earliest inhabitants. The settlement took its name from the fact that it marked the highest point on the North Carolina Railroad between Goldsboro and Charlotte, a geographical distinction that turned a simple crossing into a hub of commerce. This historical dedication to transit and trade forged a community that learned to look outward, transforming the raw materials of the surrounding forests into the refined products that would eventually define its identity. The legacy of those early laborers remains etched in the brick warehouses and the sturdy, unadorned architecture that lines the older corridors of the thoroughfare.

High Point maintains a primary identity as a center of global commerce, specifically serving as a perennial destination for the international furniture trade that draws visitors to its showrooms. The infrastructure of the region is calibrated to support this industrial rhythm, with wide thoroughfares designed to accommodate the steady transit of goods and the influx of professionals who circulate through the city’s specialized markets. Education plays a stabilizing role in the local economy, as High Point University provides a scholarly counterpoint to the commercial activity, anchoring the intellectual life of the region. The interplay between these academic halls and the bustling industrial zones creates a unique tension, where the pursuit of design and the rigor of the classroom inform the daily commerce of the citizenry.

Cultural life in High Point often converges on the public spaces where the community gathers for festivals and seasonal observances, finding reprieve from the professional pace in the shade of Washington Street Park. While the region is deeply influenced by the broader traditions of the Piedmont, the city cultivates its own specific character through events that showcase both craftsmanship and local heritage. High Point is associated with the notable musician John Coltrane, whose early years in the region left an indelible mark on the local identity and the broader history of American jazz. Despite the absence of major professional sports franchises, the local enthusiasm for collegiate competition remains fierce, reflecting a collective loyalty that thrives within the boundaries of these inland hills.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Oak Hollow Festival Park (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 147° SE
City Lake Park (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 147° SE
Piedmont Environmental Center (Nature Reserve) — 2.4 mi, 083° E
High Point Theatre (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 2.4 mi, 185° S
World's Largest Clock (Landmark) — 2.4 mi, 185° S
World's Largest Chest of Drawers (Landmark) — 2.5 mi, 183° S
High Point Museum (Museum) — 2.8 mi, 188° S
Furniture Discovery Center (Museum) — 2.8 mi, 188° S
Truist Point (Stadium) — 2.8 mi, 183° S
High Point University (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 156° SE
City of High Point - Oak Hollow Lake (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 317° NW
Guilford County Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 202° S
Burnett Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 166° S
City of High Point - High Point Lake (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 071° E
Boyhood home of John Coltrane (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 182° S
High Point Normal and Industrial Institute (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 186° S
World's Largest Chest of Drawers (Public Artwork) — 2.1 mi, 205° SW
First Baptist Church (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 191° S
Centennial Station Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 2.3 mi, 190° S
Guilford County - Rich Fork Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 259° W
Barn Dinner Theater (Theatre) — 7.6 mi, 036° NE
MoJo JoJo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 8.1 mi, 039° NE
AmStar Four Seasons Station (Cinema) — 8.9 mi, 069° E
The Big Chair (Attraction) — 9.0 mi, 214° SW
Railcar (Attraction) — 9.0 mi, 214° SW
Rainbow Magic Alpaca Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 11.4 mi, 029° NE
Weatherspoon Art Museum (Museum) — 11.7 mi, 063° NE
Mountains-to-Sea Trail (State Park) — 17.2 mi, 036° NE
Uwharrie National Forest (National Forest) — 24.9 mi, 170° S · 52k acres
Birkhead Mountains Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 24.9 mi, 170° S · 5,216 acres

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