Long View North Carolina Map

About Long View, North Carolina

Long View is a locality in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,011. The population density is 476.6 people per km². Long View is located at 34.4752°N, 78.2022°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28601.

Long View unfolds across a landscape shaped by the persistent whisper of the wind through tall pines and the slow, deliberate flow of the nearby Cape Fear River. It lies 17.6 miles north-north-west of Leland, NC (from Leland, NC: bearing 329°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-east of Sandyfield. The terrain here is a gentle tapestry of sandy loam, the soil a deep, fertile auburn that hints at centuries of growth and decay. Fields, sometimes stretching to meet the distant, hazy horizon, are often bordered by dense stands of gum and oak, their branches heavy with Spanish moss that sways like spectral curtains in the humid air. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, filters through this verdant canopy in shifting, golden shafts, illuminating dust motes that dance with an almost palpable quietude. The character of Long View is one of quiet resilience, a place where nature’s grand pronouncements are met with a steady, human hand. The history of Long View is inextricably linked to the rich agricultural heritage of Bladen County, with cotton and tobacco once forming the backbone of its economy, their cultivation leaving an indelible mark on the very contours of the land. Today, while farming remains a vital thread, the economic tapestry has broadened to include a more diverse array of small businesses and industries, each contributing to the steady, unhurried rhythm of life. The presence of the Cape Fear River, a vital artery for commerce and connection in bygone eras, still influences the local pulse, offering opportunities for recreation and reminding residents of the enduring power of water to shape a place. There's a palpable sense of continuity here, a quiet pride in the generations who have worked this soil and navigated these waters, their stories woven into the very fabric of Long View.

About This Long View Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Long View, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.475168, -78.20222. 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 Long View and Bladen County.

Detailed location data for Long View includes the ZIP code (28448), telephone area code (910, 828), county seat of Bladen County (Elizabethtown), and school district assignment (Hickory City 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 Long View is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.