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Mint Hill North Carolina Map

Explore Mint Hill, North Carolina, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Mint Hill, North Carolina

How to Use This Mint Hill, North Carolina Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Mint Hill, North Carolina. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of North Carolina or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Mint Hill.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Mint Hill
State	North Carolina (NC)
County	Mecklenburg County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	35.179589
Longitude	-80.64729
Population	26,450
Density	418.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	28227
Area Code	704, 980
County Seat	Charlotte
School District	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

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About Mint Hill, North Carolina

Mint Hill is a locality in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 26,450. The population density is 418.3 people per km². Mint Hill is located at 35.1796°N, 80.6473°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Mint Hill is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 28227.

Mint Hill occupies a quiet expanse of the Piedmont, where the land rises and falls in long, rhythmic swells of earth and woodland. It lies 6.1 miles northeast of Matthews, NC (from Matthews, NC: bearing 45°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north of Indian Trail. Clear Creek carves a deliberate path through the landscape, its waters moving with a steady, unhurried purpose that defines the local topography. To the west, the distant silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains occasionally catches the low, amber light of sunset, grounding the horizon in a permanent, ancient weight. Residents often gather at Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park, a green sanctuary where the stillness of the afternoon air invites reflection. The soil here remains deep and dark, nurturing a landscape that feels both enduring and remarkably present under the vast, open canopy of the North Carolina sky.

Mint Hill retains the legacy of its agrarian roots, transitioning over generations from scattered homesteads into a place that balances tradition with modern growth. Early settlers recognized the utility of the fertile ground, establishing a local economy that long relied on the rhythms of seasonal planting and trade. While the industrial currents of the region moved toward textile production and later into diverse manufacturing, Mint Hill maintained a distinct sense of self-sufficiency. Commerce now thrives in centers that serve the daily needs of those who dwell among these quiet ridges. The transition from field to storefront reflects a pragmatic evolution, ensuring that the labor of the past continues to inform the stability of the current marketplace.

Mint Hill fosters a character defined by a courteous, deliberate pace that values neighborly connection over the frantic speed of larger urban centers. Cultural life often centers on public gatherings at local landmarks, where the shared history of the area is quietly acknowledged through monuments and community events. While the wider region is famous for its deep ties to racing culture and the distinct craft of southern barbecue, the residents here cultivate their own private traditions. Notable figures such as the renowned NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Sr. have held a presence in the surrounding area, leaving an indelible mark on the local identity. Even as the decades pass, the spirit of the place remains anchored in a thoughtful, grounded approach to living that honors the slow passage of the day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 093° E
Town of Mint Hill Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 250° W
Mint Hill Arts (Arts Centre) — 0.7 mi, 242° SW
Park On Wilgrove (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 321° NW
Mecklenburg County Open Space (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 265° W
Mecklenburg County Open Space - Fairview Road Park (Local Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 087° E
Mecklenburg County Open Space - Stevens Creek Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 178° S
Lucas Family Gristmill Site (Historic Ruins) — 5.1 mi, 261° W
Catawba Lands Conservancy - Teeter Preserve (Conservation Area) — 5.5 mi, 327° NW
Time Further Out (Public Artwork) — 5.7 mi, 211° SW
Stumptown Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 6.2 mi, 224° SW
Fullwood Theatre (Theatre) — 6.3 mi, 223° SW
Matthews Playhouse (Theatre) — 6.3 mi, 223° SW
Mecklenburg County WWII Memorial (Monument) — 7.3 mi, 289° W
Oakhurst Men's Club Plaque (Monument) — 8.1 mi, 276° W
Stone Theatres Sun Valley 14 Cinemas (Cinema) — 8.8 mi, 180° S
Charlotte Art League (Gallery) — 9.5 mi, 303° NW
The Independent Picture House (Cinema) — 9.6 mi, 303° NW
Activation Studios (Gallery) — 9.7 mi, 292° W
American Signature Gallery (Gallery) — 9.8 mi, 324° NW
Archaeological ruins (Historic Ruins) — 10.3 mi, 300° NW
Coal car (Attraction) — 10.7 mi, 289° W
Gainseville Midland (Attraction) — 11.1 mi, 275° W
Culture Palette (Arts Centre) — 11.3 mi, 287° W
Bank of America Heritage Center (Museum) — 11.5 mi, 287° W
Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 31.6 mi, 102° E · 17k acres
Uwharrie National Forest (National Forest) — 34.6 mi, 053° NE · 52k acres
Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 40.9 mi, 149° SE · 92k acres

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