Minnesott Beach North Carolina Map

About Minnesott Beach, North Carolina

Minnesott Beach is a locality in Pamlico County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 593. The population density is 58.8 people per km². Minnesott Beach is located at 34.9688°N, 76.8116°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28510.

Minnesott Beach rests on the eastern edge of Pamlico County, where the land yields gently to the broad expanse of the Neuse River. It lies 16.3 miles south-east of New Bern, NC (from New Bern, NC: bearing 126°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north-east of Havelock. The air here carries the briny tang of salt, mingling with the sweet scent of pine and the earthy perfume of marsh grasses that fringe the water's edge. Ancient live oaks, draped in Spanish moss like regal shawls, stand sentinel along the coastline, their gnarled limbs reaching towards the hazy horizon. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a softened, almost buttery quality, casting long, languid shadows that stretch across manicured lawns and weathered fishing docks. The landscape unfolds with a quiet grace, a subtle invitation to slow down and observe the patient unfolding of the coastal Carolina day. This sliver of shoreline owes its character to the bounty of the water, a lifeblood that has sustained Minnesott Beach for generations. Once a haven for oystermen and fishermen, its economy still revolves around the ebb and flow of the Neuse, though tourism has brought a gentle influx of visitors seeking respite and the simple pleasures of coastal living. The history of the area is etched not in grand monuments, but in the weathered wood of the boat sheds and the quiet hum of outboard motors starting at dawn. Local traditions, passed down through families, are tied to the rhythm of the tides and the changing seasons, a heritage that finds expression in community gatherings and the shared appreciation for the natural beauty that defines Minnesott Beach.

About This Minnesott Beach Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Minnesott Beach, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.968772, -76.811603. 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 Minnesott Beach and Pamlico County.

Detailed location data for Minnesott Beach includes the ZIP code (28510), telephone area code (910), county seat of Pamlico County (Bayboro), and school district assignment (Pamlico 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 Minnesott Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.