Magnolia North Carolina Map

About Magnolia, North Carolina

Magnolia is a locality in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. Magnolia is located at 35.7243°N, 81.6937°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28453.

Magnolia, a small settlement in Burke County, unfolds with a quiet grace amidst the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It lies 19.8 miles west of Hickory, NC (from Hickory, NC: bearing 268°T), and is situated 1.5 miles south-south-west of Morganton. The landscape here is a gentle embrace of green, where broadleaf forests climb the slopes, their canopies whispering secrets to the breeze that carries the scent of damp earth and pine. Creeks, born from the mountain springs, meander through the valleys, their waters cool and clear, reflecting the dappled sunlight that filters through the leaves. The air itself seems to possess a certain stillness, a peaceful pause that invites contemplation, and in the evenings, the western sky often ignites with hues of apricot and rose, a painterly farewell to the day that lends a soft glow to the surrounding fields. This patch of North Carolina has long been a place of quiet industry, its early days shaped by the fertile soil and the abundant timber. The local economy, though modest, has historically drawn strength from agriculture, with generations of families cultivating the land and raising livestock. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed Magnolia, a resilient spirit endures, fostering a sense of self-reliance and community. The roads here, often lined with venerable oaks and pines, lead to homes that seem to grow organically from the land, each with its own story etched into the weathered wood and the well-tended gardens, a living testament to the enduring connection between the people and their surroundings.

About This Magnolia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Magnolia, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.724296, -81.693708. 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 Magnolia and Burke County.

Detailed location data for Magnolia includes the ZIP code (28655), telephone area code (828, 910), county seat of Burke County (Morganton), and school district assignment (Duplin 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 Magnolia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.