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Kings Grant North Carolina Map

Explore Kings Grant, 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 Kings Grant, North Carolina

How to Use This Kings Grant, North Carolina Map

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

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	Kings Grant
State	North Carolina (NC)
County	New Hanover County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	34.263781
Longitude	-77.86054
Population	8,466
Density	720.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	28405
Area Code	910
County Seat	Wilmington
School District	New Hanover County Schools

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About Kings Grant, North Carolina

Kings Grant is a locality in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,466. The population density is 720.0 people per km². Kings Grant is located at 34.2638°N, 77.8605°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28405.

Kings Grant holds a quiet position upon the low-lying coastal plain where the air carries a perennial, salt-heavy dampness from the Atlantic Ocean just four miles away. It lies 2.3 miles south-southwest of Murraysville, NC (from Murraysville, NC: bearing 199°T), and is situated 5.5 miles east-northeast of Wilmington. Spring Branch winds its way through the landscape, acting as a constant, narrow companion to the residents who live in its immediate path. The ground here remains largely flat, though the horizon occasionally suggests the distant presence of Back Island, which stands as a faint, rugged silhouette far to the west. Visitors often find themselves wandering through New Hanover County Park, a space that serves as a primary anchor for local outdoor recreation. The light during the late afternoon hours takes on a soft, golden quality, illuminating the tall grasses and marshy edges that define the perimeter of Kings Grant.

Kings Grant emerged from the steady development of the coastal Carolinas, where the economy has long been tethered to the rhythms of the water and the soil. While early generations relied on the bounty of the nearby Atlantic Ocean for sustenance and trade, modern commerce has shifted toward a blend of service industries and light manufacturing. The proximity to Pine Pole Neck, located eleven miles away, has historically influenced the patterns of land use and regional transport in the surrounding reaches. Residents often travel toward the various commercial centers that support the local economy, maintaining a pace of life that values consistency and labor. Even as the decades have passed, the economic character of Kings Grant remains rooted in the practical realities of a region that honors its working history.

Cultural life in Kings Grant is defined by a modest, neighborly spirit that finds expression in seasonal gatherings and a shared appreciation for the outdoors. Those seeking a longer journey often head toward the Apache Trail, a path that offers a focused way to experience the local terrain away from the bustle of the coast. While the area does not claim the fame of major urban centers, the collective identity of Kings Grant is preserved through the stories and traditions of its inhabitants. Local life remains centered on the simple joys of a quiet porch or a walk toward the banks of Greenfield Lake, which sits five miles out and serves as a serene backdrop for weekend leisure. The community moves with a steady, deliberate grace, reflecting the slow tide of the nearby ocean and the enduring customs of the Southern coast.

Nearby Outdoor Places

New Hanover County Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 352° N
Inland Greens Greenspace (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 163° S
Eaton Elementary School Soccer Fields (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 080° E
North Carolina Agricultural Foundation Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 127° SE
Mayfaire 16 Cinema (Cinema) — 2.1 mi, 133° SE
Northeast New Hanover Conservancy Preserve (Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 118° SE
Bottle Chapel (Public Artwork) — 3.9 mi, 152° SE
One Tree Hill Lucas Home (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 241° SW
Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 200° S
Wrightsville Beach Museum of History (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 135° SE
Masonboro Island Estuarine Reserve Dedicated Nature Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 4.6 mi, 149° SE
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 4.7 mi, 135° SE
Bellamy Mansion Museum of History & Design Arts (Museum) — 5.1 mi, 248° W
Kenan Memorial Fountain (Monument) — 5.1 mi, 248° W
Wilma W. Daniels Gallery (Gallery) — 5.2 mi, 254° W
Monument to Cornelius Harnett (Monument) — 5.2 mi, 248° W
Live Oak Bank Pavilion (Theatre) — 5.3 mi, 259° W
One Tree Hill Institute (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 252° W
Latimer House Museum (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 247° SW
Hannah Block Historic USO Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 5.4 mi, 247° SW
North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 5.5 mi, 159° S
One Tree Hill Nathan and Haley Place (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 249° W
Cape Fear Serpentarium (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 5.5 mi, 247° SW
Cape Fear Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 5.6 mi, 249° W
One Tree Hill Rivercourt (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 249° W
New Hanover Soil and Water Conservation District Property (Local Conservation Area) — 5.9 mi, 252° W
Cape Fear River Wetlands Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 6.9 mi, 331° NW
Sutton Lake Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 7.6 mi, 284° W
Masonboro Island State Natural Area (State Park) — 8.7 mi, 176° S
Carolina Beach State Park (State Park) — 14.6 mi, 189° S

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