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Hills North Carolina Map

Explore Hills, 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 Hills, North Carolina

How to Use This Hills, North Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	35.313199
Longitude	-80.260894
Population	9,660
Density	N/A /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	28001
Area Code	704, 980
County Seat	Albemarle

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About Hills, North Carolina

Hills is a locality in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,660. Hills is located at 35.3132°N, 80.2609°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28001.

Hills rises from the quiet, red-clay foundations of the Piedmont, where the land stretches out in a series of undulations that capture the amber light of late afternoon. It lies 4.3 miles southwest of Albemarle, NC (from Albemarle, NC: bearing 233°T), and is situated 10.0 miles east-northeast of Locust. Little Bear Creek winds through the terrain just a mile away, its presence marked by the silver flash of water against the darker soil of the banks. Beyond the immediate fields, the horizon holds the faint, bruised-purple suggestion of the Appalachian Mountains, standing silent and distant in the west. The air here carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a reminder of the proximity of Uwharrie National Forest. Residents often walk the paths near City of Albermarle - City Lake Park, where the stillness of the water mirrors the slow, deliberate pace of the passing seasons.

Hills emerged from a landscape defined by the endurance of its pioneers and the steady labor of those who cleared the dense thickets for agriculture. The local economy grew alongside the quiet expansion of regional industry, moving from the labor of the soil to the rhythmic hum of textile and manufacturing ventures that once anchored the prosperity of the Piedmont. While the grand mills have largely faded into quiet brick shells, the industrious spirit remains embedded in the daily work of the people. Trade and commerce continue to move along the arteries of the region, supported by the proximity of Lake Tillery, which serves as a necessary anchor for both recreation and utility. The economic pulse of Hills is measured not in sudden spikes, but in the reliable, quiet persistence of businesses that have served the area for generations.

Hills maintains a cultural character defined by the soft cadence of Southern speech and a deep, unspoken respect for the traditions of the land. Sundays often find the neighborhood quiet, save for the low murmur of conversation after service or the distant, rhythmic sound of a mower moving across a lawn. Visitors might find their way to City of Albermarle - City Lake Park to observe the geese, or simply sit on a porch to watch the shadows lengthen across the grass. While the region is famously associated with the high-speed legacy of NASCAR and the slow-smoked traditions of regional barbecue, the daily existence here is marked by a more restrained grace. Notable figures from the broader region have occasionally drawn inspiration from this quiet corner of the state, yet the residents of Hills generally prefer a life that values the sanctuary of home over the glare of public recognition.

Nearby Outdoor Places

City of Albermarle - City Lake Park (Local Recreation) — 3.2 mi, 031° NE
City of Albermarle - Rock Creek Park (Local Recreation) — 4.0 mi, 063° NE
Hearne Park (Local Park) — 4.1 mi, 057° NE
Stanly County Museum (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 053° NE
E.E. Waddell Community Center (Local Park) — 4.7 mi, 064° NE
Morrow Mountain State Park (State Park) — 8.9 mi, 074° E
Morrow Mountain Native American Quarry Site (Historic Ruins) — 9.9 mi, 074° E
Uwharrie National Forest (National Forest) — 11.3 mi, 057° NE · 52k acres
Three Rivers Land Trust Preserve (Conservation Area) — 11.4 mi, 154° SE
Will Lowder Homesite Monument (Monument) — 11.5 mi, 067° NE
Historic Stony Hill Church Site Monument (Monument) — 11.6 mi, 066° NE
Alcoa Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 11.7 mi, 008° N
Ben Lowder Homesite (Monument) — 12.1 mi, 066° NE
Uwharrie Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 12.5 mi, 068° E
Scenic Lookout (Viewpoint) — 13.8 mi, 018° N
Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.3 mi, 143° SE · 17k acres
Gravity Hill - Folklore Destination (Attraction) — 18.7 mi, 003° N
The Icon (Public Artwork) — 19.5 mi, 289° W
Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site (Historic Ruins) — 20.8 mi, 116° SE
Barnes Creek Falls (Attraction) — 21.5 mi, 057° NE
Music Hall (Theatre) — 21.6 mi, 030° NE
T.M Stanback Barnyard (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 22.8 mi, 347° N
Mint Hill Arts (Arts Centre) — 24.4 mi, 247° SW
Sound Money Museum (Museum) — 25.3 mi, 315° NW
Birkhead Mountains Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 25.7 mi, 042° NE · 5,216 acres
Kids Jungle Playground (Theme Park) — 26.3 mi, 279° W
Sea Life Aquarium (Aquarium) — 26.4 mi, 279° W
American Signature Gallery (Gallery) — 27.6 mi, 267° W
Union County Community Arts Council (Arts Centre) — 28.1 mi, 216° SW
Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 43.7 mi, 178° S · 92k acres

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