Linden North Carolina Map

About Linden, North Carolina

Linden is a locality in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 129. The population density is 82.9 people per km². Linden is located at 35.2549°N, 78.7472°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28356.

Linden rests in a landscape where the earth gently folds, a place of piney woods and cultivated fields that speak of sustenance. It lies 15.8 miles north-north-east of Fayetteville, NC (from Fayetteville, NC: bearing 28°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east-south-east of Anderson Creek. The air here, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries the subtle, sweet fragrance of ripening crops and the damp, earthy scent of the nearby woods, a perfume that lingers long after twilight has softened the edges of the day. Creeks, often no more than silver threads glinting through the undergrowth, thread their way across the terrain, their quiet murmur a constant, soothing presence. This is a land where the sky feels vast, arching over a patchwork of greens and browns, a quiet beauty that asks for no grand pronouncements, only a mindful observation. The history of Linden is tied to the industrious spirit of the region, a spirit that has long found expression in the cultivation of the land. For generations, the fertile soil has yielded its bounty, supporting a local economy that has historically revolved around agriculture, with crops like tobacco and cotton once dominating the horizon. Though the economic landscape has shifted, the echoes of these agricultural roots remain, a foundational layer to the character of Linden. The town itself, a collection of homes and businesses, carries the quiet dignity of a place that has seen seasons turn and generations pass, each leaving their indelible mark. While no towering monuments define its skyline, the enduring resilience of its people and the quiet strength of its natural setting are its most compelling features.

About This Linden Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Linden, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.254885, -78.747245. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Linden and Cumberland County.

Detailed location data for Linden includes the ZIP code (28356), telephone area code (704, 980), county seat of Cumberland County (Fayetteville), and school district assignment (Cumberland County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Linden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.