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Laurinburg North Carolina Map

Explore Laurinburg, 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 Laurinburg, North Carolina

How to Use This Laurinburg, North Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	34.762138
Longitude	-79.477378
Population	14,978
Density	460.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	28352, 28353
Area Code	704, 980
County Seat	Laurinburg
School District	Scotland County Schools

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About Laurinburg, North Carolina

Laurinburg is a locality in Scotland County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 14,978. The population density is 460.9 people per km². Laurinburg is located at 34.7621°N, 79.4774°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Laurinburg is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 28352, 28353.

Laurinburg occupies a quiet expanse of the North Carolina interior where the horizon remains wide and largely uninterrupted by abrupt elevation. It lies 27.9 miles south of Southern Pines, NC (from Southern Pines, NC: bearing 188°T), and is situated 7.0 miles west-northwest of Maxton. The landscape here leans toward the understated, characterized by flat stretches of land that capture the amber quality of late afternoon sunlight with remarkable clarity. Leith Creek winds its way through the nearby terrain, serving as a subtle artery that defines the local drainage of the soil. Beyond the immediate fields, the distant silhouette of Ballast Ridge appears as a faint, jagged suggestion against the western sky. Residents often find their way to City of Laurinburg - Hammond Park, a space that provides a necessary pause in the daily routine, while Jones Pond remains a placid reflection of the sky just a short distance away.

Laurinburg grew from a foundation of agricultural ambition, eventually anchoring itself to the steady demands of the textile and manufacturing sectors. The economy has shifted over the decades, moving from the labor of the fields toward a more diversified industrial base that still values the steady hand of local craftsmanship. Warehouses and small-scale production facilities stand as evidence of a town that measures its progress in tangible output rather than rapid expansion. The rhythm of the work day is dictated by the hum of machinery and the movement of goods, reflecting a history built on the resilience of its people. Even as industry evolves, the land retains the memory of the crops that once defined the regional prosperity.

Laurinburg maintains a character shaped by its Scottish heritage, a legacy that surfaces in local gatherings and the enduring spirit of the neighborhood. The town celebrates its identity through community events that bring people together, fostering a sense of belonging that feels as solid as the architecture of its older buildings. Among those who have walked these streets, the author John Charles McNeill remains a notable figure, his poetry capturing the essence of the surrounding plains and the temperament of the people. Visitors might notice that the pace of life here is deliberate, favoring long-standing traditions and direct conversation over the frantic energy found elsewhere. The social fabric is held together by the quiet persistence of those who choose to call Laurinburg their permanent home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Scotland County Tennis Center & Ball Field (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 061° NE
Scotland County - James L. Morgan Recreation Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 254° W
The Highlander (Public Artwork) — 1.5 mi, 193° S
McIntosh Bay Complex Preserve (Conservation Area) — 6.3 mi, 040° NE
Mcintosh Bay Complex (Conservation Area) — 6.3 mi, 040° NE
Lumber State Natural and Scenic River (State Park) — 7.8 mi, 062° NE
Sandhills Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 8.2 mi, 326° NW
Lumber River State Park (State Park) — 9.4 mi, 052° NE
Lake Paul Wallace (State Recreation Area) — 13.2 mi, 234° SW
Still Lane Seepage Slopes Registered Heritage Area (State Conservation Area) — 13.5 mi, 350° N
Duty Honor Country (Monument) — 14.8 mi, 306° NW
Red Springs Historical Museum (Museum) — 17.4 mi, 079° E
Farm Service Agency Interest Of Sc (National Wildlife Refuge) — 22.0 mi, 263° W · 452 acres
Cheraw Center for Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 23.4 mi, 259° W
Union Station Railroad Museum (Museum) — 25.7 mi, 006° N
Rankin Museum of American Heritage (Museum) — 26.9 mi, 323° NW
Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve-Museum (Museum) — 27.3 mi, 013° N
Parkton Animal Oasis (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 28.3 mi, 066° NE
Creation Museum (Museum) — 28.9 mi, 010° N
Carolina Philharmonic (Arts Centre) — 30.0 mi, 001° N
Falls Overlook Structure (Viewpoint) — 32.0 mi, 007° N
WWII Memorial (Monument) — 32.2 mi, 007° N
Riverdale and Ingram Plantation (Monument) — 32.5 mi, 297° NW
ARTworks Vass (Gallery) — 35.9 mi, 018° N
Uwharrie National Forest (National Forest) — 37.4 mi, 331° NW · 52k acres
Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site (Historic Ruins) — 38.7 mi, 319° NW
Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 39.3 mi, 305° NW
Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 39.6 mi, 252° W · 92k acres
Darlington International Speedway (Attraction) — 40.6 mi, 217° SW
Cape Fear River Trail (Attraction) — 41.1 mi, 057° NE

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