McFarlan, North Carolina — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of McFarlan, Anson County.
| City | McFarlan |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Anson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 34.812378 |
| Longitude | -79.975896 |
| Population | 164 |
| Density | 52.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
McFarlan is a locality in Anson County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 164. The population density is 52.1 people per km². McFarlan is located at 34.8124°N, 79.9759°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28102.
McFarlan lies in a landscape that is both gentle and persistent, its character shaped by the slow, deliberate work of water and earth. It lies 34.6 miles east-south-east of Monroe, NC (from Monroe, NC: bearing 110°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-north-west of Cheraw. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, where broad, fertile bottoms give way to slightly higher, well-drained sands, all under a sky that often stretches in vast, unblemished expanses. Oak and pine form a familiar, dependable canopy, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to carry the very breath of the South. The air, especially in the languid afternoons of summer, hangs thick with the scent of pine resin and damp soil, a fragrance that clings to everything like a comforting memory. Even the shadows here seem softer, less defined, as if reluctant to break the prevailing stillness. The story of McFarlan is one of agrarian roots and resilient endeavor, where the land itself has dictated the pace of life and the shape of its economy. For generations, the rich alluvial soils of the surrounding bottoms have yielded bountiful harvests, a heritage that continues to define the region's agricultural pulse. While the fields themselves are the most visible testament to this enduring connection, the broader economic landscape has also seen the steady hum of industry, an echo of the resourcefulness that characterizes its people. Small businesses, often family-run, form the backbone of McFarlan's commerce, their presence a quiet affirmation of continuity and local pride, fostering a sense of shared history that is as palpable as the warm, humid air.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of McFarlan, North Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 McFarlan and Anson County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for McFarlan is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct McFarlan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |