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Kannapolis North Carolina Map

Explore Kannapolis, 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 Kannapolis, North Carolina

How to Use This Kannapolis, North Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	35.476879
Longitude	-80.641017
Population	53,114
Density	626.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	28083, 28081, 28082, 28027
Area Code	704, 980
County Seat	Concord
School District	Cabarrus County Schools

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About Kannapolis, North Carolina

Kannapolis is a locality in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 53,114. The population density is 626.9 people per km². Kannapolis is located at 35.4769°N, 80.6410°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Kannapolis is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 28083, 28081, 28082.

Kannapolis marks its presence upon the rolling piedmont landscape with a quiet, industrial dignity that defines the horizon. It lies 5.9 miles north-northwest of Concord, NC (from Concord, NC: bearing 336°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south-southwest of China Grove. The Threemile Branch flows through the geography, carving a modest path that has long served as a silent witness to the changing seasons and the slow, steady transformation of the earth. In the distance, the Appalachian Mountains suggest a rugged boundary to the west, their blue-hued silhouettes offering a constant, atmospheric anchor to the expansive inland sky. The air here holds a crisp, earthen clarity at dusk, when the light catches the low-lying fields and turns the grasses into a sea of muted bronze.

Kannapolis grew from the ambition of visionaries who saw the potential for progress in the red clay and the promise of a burgeoning textile era. The founding of the locality was tethered to the growth of massive manufacturing facilities, which drew families from across the region to build lives around the steady hum of mechanical looms. Through decades of evolution, the character of Kannapolis shifted from a singular focus on production to a more diverse identity, yet the echoes of those early, industrious years remain in the sturdy architecture of the older corridors. This transition mirrors the wider story of the piedmont, where the legacy of labor is honored even as the physical landscape is repurposed for a new century.

Kannapolis today sustains a varied economy, balancing the legacy of its industrial roots with an emerging emphasis on scientific research and education. The North Carolina Research Campus serves as a hub for innovation, attracting scholars and institutions that seek to advance human health through nutrition and biotechnology. Local infrastructure supports this growth, providing a foundation for modern logistics and small business development that keeps the pace of life measured and productive. While Lake Concord sits nearby, providing a quiet space for reflection and recreation, the focus of the workforce remains on the forward-looking institutions that now define the professional landscape of Kannapolis.

Kannapolis claims a distinct place in the cultural imagination, most notably as the birthplace of Dale Earnhardt, whose influence on the spirit of the region remains profound. Visitors often gather at the Dale Earnhardt Plaza to pay respects to the legacy of a man who turned local grit into a national phenomenon. The culture of the locality is defined by a deep appreciation for the motorsports tradition, yet it also hosts vibrant community festivals and seasonal events that bring residents into the public squares to share in the local hospitality. Whether walking near the quiet waters of the surrounding region or engaging in the professional life of the central districts, those who inhabit Kannapolis find a sense of belonging in the intersection of tradition and modern aspiration.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Walter M Safrit Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 307° NW
Dale Earnhardt Plaza (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 033° NE
Ring of Honor (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 032° NE
Cabarrus County - Vietnam Veterans Park (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 173° S
City of Kannapolis - Bakers Creek Park (Local Recreation) — 2.3 mi, 006° N
West Cabarrus HS Spirit Rock (Monument) — 5.2 mi, 184° S
World War I Memorial (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 144° SE
The Icon (Public Artwork) — 5.7 mi, 148° SE
Sound Money Museum (Museum) — 7.3 mi, 028° NE
Palace Theatre (Theatre) — 7.9 mi, 245° SW
Fairhaven Theatre (Theatre) — 7.9 mi, 246° SW
Da Vinci Flying Machine (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 245° SW
Toddlers Swan Swing (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 246° SW
Trebuchet (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 246° SW
Royal Pavilion (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 246° SW
Mecklenburg County Open Space - R.C. Bradford Park (Local Conservation Area) — 8.5 mi, 256° W
Kids Jungle Playground (Theme Park) — 8.8 mi, 212° SW
Sea Life Aquarium (Aquarium) — 8.8 mi, 213° SW
Mecklenburg County Open Space - Abersham Park (Local Conservation Area) — 8.8 mi, 282° W
Charlotte Motor Speedway (Viewpoint) — 9.0 mi, 196° S
Three Rivers Land Trust Preserve (Conservation Area) — 9.7 mi, 026° NE
Lazy 5 Ranch (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 11.0 mi, 336° NW
Lilly Gallery (Gallery) — 11.6 mi, 278° W
Tyler-Tallman Hall (Arts Centre) — 11.6 mi, 278° W
Wooden Stone (Gallery) — 12.0 mi, 276° W
Second Creek Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 12.4 mi, 351° N
Lake Norman State Park (State Park) — 20.0 mi, 309° NW
Uwharrie National Forest (National Forest) — 26.5 mi, 085° E · 52k acres
Birkhead Mountains Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 39.3 mi, 078° E · 5,216 acres
Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 40.8 mi, 132° SE · 17k acres

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