Lynn North Carolina Map

About Lynn, North Carolina

Lynn is a locality in Polk County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Lynn is located at 35.2284°N, 82.2346°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28750.

Lynn unfolds as a quiet settlement at the feet of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where the land rolls and dips in a gentle, persistent way. It lies 20.0 miles north of Greer, SC (from Greer, SC: bearing 359°T), and is situated 4.5 miles north-west of Landrum. The air here carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a soft rain, and the light, when it slants through the trees in the late afternoon, has a buttery quality that softens the edges of the forested hills. Small farms, some still working the soil as they have for generations, dot the landscape, their fields a patchwork of greens and browns against the deeper hues of the surrounding woodlands. The roads, often winding and narrow, lead through valleys where the sounds of the wind rustling through oak and maple leaves are the dominant chorus. The history of Lynn is deeply entwined with the agricultural spirit of the region, a place where farming and a close connection to the land have long been the bedrock of its identity. This area was settled by those seeking fertile ground and a life lived at a more deliberate pace, and that legacy still informs the character of Lynn. Though the broader economy of Polk County has seen shifts, the enduring presence of small businesses and the quiet hum of daily life speak to a resilience rooted in community and a practical approach to existence. The proximity to the larger mountain ranges means that outdoor pursuits, from hiking to simply enjoying the expansive views, are a natural part of life for those who call Lynn home.

About This Lynn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lynn, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.228447, -82.234559. 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 Lynn and Polk County.

Detailed location data for Lynn includes the ZIP code (28782), telephone area code (828), county seat of Polk County (Columbus), and school district assignment. 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 Lynn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.