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Leland North Carolina Map

Explore Leland, 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 Leland, North Carolina

How to Use This Leland, North Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	34.215244
Longitude	-78.033557
Population	22,908
Density	443.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	28451
Area Code	910
County Seat	Bolivia
School District	Brunswick County Schools

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About Leland, North Carolina

Leland is a locality in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 22,908. The population density is 443.6 people per km². Leland is located at 34.2152°N, 78.0336°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Leland is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 28451.

Leland carries the quiet, humid weight of a landscape defined by its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, which lingers in the air just twelve miles away. It lies 6.1 miles west-northwest of Wilmington, NC (from Wilmington, NC: bearing 290°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west-southwest of Wrightsboro. The Banton Branch winds through the terrain, a slender, dark vein of water that anchors the low-lying earth against the encroaching shadows of the pines. To the west, the distant outline of Big Bay Ridge offers a faint, jagged punctuation to the horizon, reminding observers that the land here is surrendered to the flat, expansive reach of the coastal plain. Those who walk near Mitchell Bay find the ground soft and yielding, a basin that holds the memory of rain long after the storms have drifted toward the coast. Leland remains a place where the light at dusk turns a heavy, bruised gold, illuminating the reeds that sway in the stillness near Eagles Island.

Leland expanded from its modest origins as a quiet intersection of trade, finding its footing as the region evolved from traditional agriculture into a modern hub for residential and professional growth. The local economy draws strength from its strategic placement, acting as a gateway for the steady commerce that flows toward the coast. While the industrial footprint remains light, the influence of regional industries—ranging from logistics to the service sectors—shapes the daily labor of those who call the area home. The proximity to Lake Sutton provides a cooling presence that has long influenced the patterns of settlement, offering a stark, industrial-adjacent serenity to the surrounding woodlands. As Leland grows, the focus shifts toward maintaining a balance between the demands of development and the preservation of the quiet, moss-draped character of the local soil.

Leland fosters a cultural identity that mirrors the measured, courteous pace of the surrounding region, where social interactions are often marked by a deliberate and thoughtful warmth. Residents gather at Leland Community Park, a space that serves as the central stage for seasonal festivities and the quiet, rhythmic passage of weekend afternoons. The town maintains a modest profile, avoiding the clamor of larger destinations while nurturing a pride in the slow, persistent growth of its local institutions. Though it is not a place defined by the presence of global celebrities or grand historical monuments, the individuals who choose to build their lives here contribute to a community defined by stability and neighborly regard. The atmosphere remains grounded in the subtle shift of the seasons, where the scent of pine and salt water defines the experience of living in this particular corner of the world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Westgate Nature Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 113° SE
North Carolina Agricultural Foundation Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 016° N
Leland Municipal Park (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 041° NE
New Hanover Soil and Water Conservation District Property (Local Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 061° NE
USS North Carolina Propeller (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 073° E
Sutton Lake Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 4.9 mi, 020° N
One Tree Hill Rivercourt (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 073° E
Cape Fear Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 4.9 mi, 073° E
Orange Street Landing (Monument) — 5.0 mi, 076° E
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust - Royal Preserve (Conservation Area) — 5.0 mi, 051° NE
One Tree Hill Nathan and Haley Place (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 074° E
Cape Fear Serpentarium (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 5.0 mi, 076° E
Hannah Block Historic USO Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 5.1 mi, 076° E
One Tree Hill Institute (Attraction) — 5.1 mi, 070° E
Latimer House Museum (Museum) — 5.1 mi, 076° E
To the Soldiers of the Confederacy (Monument) — 5.2 mi, 075° E
Live Oak Bank Pavilion (Theatre) — 5.2 mi, 064° NE
Wilma W. Daniels Gallery (Gallery) — 5.3 mi, 069° E
Monument to Cornelius Harnett (Monument) — 5.3 mi, 074° E
Bellamy Mansion Museum of History & Design Arts (Museum) — 5.4 mi, 074° E
North Carolina Safe Harbor Agreement - Red-cockaded Woodpecker (State Conservation Area) — 6.5 mi, 235° SW
UNC Wilmington Research-Teaching Reserve (Recreation Easement) — 8.6 mi, 013° N
Minnie Evans Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 10.6 mi, 138° SE
North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 10.7 mi, 118° SE
Masonboro Island Estuarine Reserve Dedicated Nature Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 11.1 mi, 116° SE
Mayfaire 16 Cinema (Cinema) — 11.6 mi, 081° E
Masonboro Island State Natural Area (State Park) — 11.6 mi, 118° SE
Bottle Chapel (Public Artwork) — 11.7 mi, 090° E
Carolina Beach State Park (State Park) — 13.1 mi, 150° SE
Wrightsville Beach Museum of History (Museum) — 13.2 mi, 090° E

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