Lowell North Carolina Map

About Lowell, North Carolina

Lowell is a locality in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,768. The population density is 389.9 people per km². Lowell is located at 35.2679°N, 81.1029°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28054.

Lowell, North Carolina, lies cradled by the rolling Piedmont, a landscape where the land slopes with a gentle, persistent grace. It lies 4.8 miles east of Gastonia, NC (from Gastonia, NC: bearing 85°T), and is situated 5.3 miles west-south-west of Mount Holly. Here, the air often carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a fragrance that deepens in the late afternoon when the sun, a hazy ember, begins its descent. The terrain, a mosaic of modest hills and shallow valleys, is etched by meandering creeks that whisper through the dense woods and open fields. The character of Lowell is one of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of daily life, and where the horizon, though not vast, offers a comforting sense of enclosure. The history of Lowell is intertwined with the textile industry that once thrived here, its legacy visible in the sturdy brick buildings that still stand, testaments to a time of bustling mills and diligent labor. Though the looms have largely fallen silent, the spirit of industry persists, now manifesting in a more diversified local economy. Small businesses dot the main thoroughfares, their signs catching the sunlight, and the surrounding countryside, though no longer dominated by cotton fields, still yields its bounty. The South Fork of the Catawba River, a placid ribbon of water, flows nearby, its presence a constant, subtle reminder of nature's enduring influence on Lowell and its people.

About This Lowell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lowell, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.267916, -81.102854. 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 Lowell and Gaston County.

Detailed location data for Lowell includes the ZIP code (28098), telephone area code (704, 980), county seat of Gaston County (Gastonia), and school district assignment (Gaston 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 Lowell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.