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Monroe North Carolina Map

Explore Monroe, 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 Monroe, North Carolina

How to Use This Monroe, North Carolina Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Monroe, 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 Monroe.

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	Monroe
State	North Carolina (NC)
County	Union County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	35.001591
Longitude	-80.561277
Population	34,562
Density	436.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	28110, 28111, 28112
Area Code	704, 980
County Seat	Monroe
School District	Union County Public Schools

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About Monroe, North Carolina

Monroe is a locality in Union County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 34,562. The population density is 436.0 people per km². Monroe is located at 35.0016°N, 80.5613°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Monroe is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 28110, 28111, 28112.

Monroe anchors the landscape of the Piedmont, where the earth settles into a quiet, enduring composure of red clay and temperate woodland. It lies 9.3 miles southeast of Indian Trail, NC (from Indian Trail, NC: bearing 133°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east-southeast of Wesley Chapel. The water of Bearskin Creek traces a deliberate path through the terrain, carving a modest but persistent presence that defines the local drainage. A traveler might find the surface of Plyler Lake reflecting the expansive sky, offering a singular point of stillness just a mile from the center of activity. While the Appalachian Mountains remain a distant, hazy suggestion upon the western horizon, the immediate ground feels solid and deeply terrestrial. City of Monroe - Belk-Tonawanda Park serves as the primary green threshold for the public, grounding the neighborhood in a space where the air often carries the heavy, humid sweetness of incoming dusk.

Monroe emerged from the necessity of trade and transit, evolving from a crossroads into a center for manufacturing and agricultural commerce. The local economy draws strength from a legacy of industry, shifting from traditional textile production into the more diverse technical sectors that currently drive regional growth. Rail lines and road networks have long dictated the pace of development, ensuring that the movement of goods remains central to the identity of Monroe. Workers here navigate a landscape that honors the practical, industrious history of the region while adapting to the demands of a modern, interconnected market. The rhythm of the workweek remains steady, marked by the mechanical hum of specialized production and the persistent shift of freight across the countryside.

Cultural life in Monroe reflects the courteous, deliberate character of the Piedmont, where social customs are observed with a quiet, practiced grace. The historic courthouse serves as a visual anchor for the community, standing as a reminder of the institutional foundations that shaped the region. Notable figures like the musician Nina Simone once walked these streets, their early experiences contributing to a complex and layered local legacy that continues to influence the collective memory. Annual gatherings and community events draw people into the public squares, reinforcing a sense of continuity that persists despite the passage of time. Residents hold a particular appreciation for the way the light catches the brickwork of the older buildings during the late afternoon, turning the ordinary architecture into something momentarily profound.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Parks Williams Athletic Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 305° NW
City of Monroe - Dickerson Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 200° S
Dickerson Recreation Center (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 185° S
Creft Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 126° SE
Union County Community Arts Council (Arts Centre) — 1.5 mi, 155° SE
Cemetary Bell (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 311° NW
Memorial Flag (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 310° NW
Stone Theatres Sun Valley 14 Cinemas (Cinema) — 5.9 mi, 306° NW
The Gate (Monument) — 6.6 mi, 100° E
Theater (Theatre) — 8.3 mi, 269° W
Ancient Wisdom (Public Artwork) — 10.4 mi, 314° NW
Mecklenburg County Open Space - Stevens Creek Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 10.4 mi, 331° NW
Divine Custom Frame & Eight Legs Gallery (Gallery) — 11.5 mi, 243° SW
Fullwood Theatre (Theatre) — 11.9 mi, 310° NW
Mint Hill Arts (Arts Centre) — 13.2 mi, 336° NW
Battle of Wahab's Plantation (Registered Battlefield) — 14.9 mi, 229° SW
Lucas Family Gristmill Site (Historic Ruins) — 15.2 mi, 319° NW
Big Rock (Attraction) — 15.6 mi, 285° W
Andrew Jackson State Park (State Park) — 17.2 mi, 233° SW
Anne Neilson Fine Art (Gallery) — 18.4 mi, 306° NW
Coach Ken Waldron Field (Stadium) — 18.4 mi, 295° NW
Wetland Overlook (Viewpoint) — 19.1 mi, 288° W
Isaac Newton Alexander Grist Mill (Historic Ruins) — 19.6 mi, 307° NW
Catawba Cultural Center (Museum) — 19.6 mi, 249° W
Landsford Canal State Park (State Park) — 23.0 mi, 229° SW
Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 26.6 mi, 078° E · 17k acres
Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.0 mi, 145° SE · 92k acres
Uwharrie National Forest (National Forest) — 35.7 mi, 052° NE · 52k acres
Sumter National Forest (National Forest) — 50.9 mi, 251° W · 375k acres
Birkhead Mountains Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 53.1 mi, 040° NE · 5,216 acres

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