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Newton North Carolina Map

Explore Newton, 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 Newton, North Carolina

How to Use This Newton, North Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	35.662162
Longitude	-81.232269
Population	13,148
Density	368.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	28658
Area Code	828
County Seat	Newton
School District	Catawba County Schools

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About Newton, North Carolina

Newton is a locality in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 13,148. The population density is 368.0 people per km². Newton is located at 35.6622°N, 81.2323°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Newton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 28658.

Newton emerges as a quiet presence upon the rolling piedmont landscape, defined by the steady, unassuming movement of Town Creek as it carves through the local terrain. It lies 8.0 miles east-southeast of Hickory, NC (from Hickory, NC: bearing 123°T), and is situated 4.8 miles south-southeast of St. Stephens. The land around Newton displays a subtle variation in elevation, where the earth rises and falls in long, rhythmic swells that catch the amber light of late afternoon. Shooks Lake rests three miles away, offering a still, reflective surface that anchors the surrounding woodland. To the far west, the distant silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains appear as faint, jagged ink strokes against the pale horizon. The air here carries the scent of damp soil and sun-warmed pine, a reminder of the vast, inland expanse that separates the region from any distant coastline.

Newton developed through a heritage of industrious labor, evolving from its early agricultural roots into a center for manufacturing and textile production. This history of craftsmanship remains visible in the sturdy brick architecture and the remnants of industrial spaces that once powered the local economy. Workers here transformed raw fibers into finished goods, building a reputation for endurance and precision that defined the regional workforce. Today, the economy continues to shift, balancing its traditional industrial foundations with modern commercial growth. The rhythm of the work day in Newton still echoes the mechanical hum of its past, grounded in a practical approach to regional trade and commerce.

Cultural life in Newton finds its expression in the social connections formed at the Newton Recreation Center, a hub where residents gather to maintain the bonds of their shared geography. The town maintains a character defined by a courteous, reserved demeanor, reflecting the traditions of a region deeply connected to its Appalachian influence. Notable figures like the musician Doc Watson, whose legacy of Appalachian balladry resonates with the spirit of the nearby hills, represent the profound artistic contributions that have emerged from this corner of the state. Local events often celebrate these cultural threads, bringing people together under the wide, open sky of the piedmont. Visitors walking through the streets of Newton might notice the particular way the light filters through the trees, casting long, soft shadows that seem to slow the pace of the afternoon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Confederate Soldier Monument (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 081° E
Catawba County Historical Museum (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 084° E
Newton Recreation Center (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 094° E
Westside Jaycee Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 165° S
Historic Newton Depot (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 039° NE
City of Newton - East Newton Park (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 110° E
Newton Depot Equipment Pavilion (Museum) — 1.1 mi, 039° NE
City of Newton - Southside Park (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 174° S
Wilderness Gateway State Trail (State Park) — 4.8 mi, 289° W
Catawba Lands Conservancy - Viles Property I (Conservation Area) — 6.1 mi, 207° SW
Catawba Lands Conservancy - Viles Property II (Conservation Area) — 6.9 mi, 205° SW
Belk Centrum (Arts Centre) — 7.5 mi, 316° NW
Martin Luther (Public Artwork) — 7.6 mi, 315° NW
Hickory Museum of Art (Gallery) — 7.7 mi, 312° NW
Catawba Science Center (Museum) — 7.7 mi, 312° NW
Old Hickory Tavern (Monument) — 7.7 mi, 309° NW
Balls Creek Campground (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 107° E
Hickory Aviation Museum (Museum) — 10.4 mi, 302° NW
Catawba County - Riverbend Park (Local Conservation Area) — 10.5 mi, 018° N
Long Island N.C. (Monument) — 14.1 mi, 086° E
Lake Norman State Park (State Park) — 15.0 mi, 090° E
McGalliard Falls (Attraction) — 20.2 mi, 291° W
Little Theater (Theatre) — 21.5 mi, 203° SW
AmStar 14 (Cinema) — 21.7 mi, 104° E
Zootastic Park (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 21.7 mi, 084° E
Jacob Fork Overlook (Viewpoint) — 23.0 mi, 260° W
Wooden Stone (Gallery) — 24.2 mi, 118° SE
Pisgah National Forest (National Forest) — 30.1 mi, 321° NW · 511k acres
Wilson Creek, North Carolina Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 30.6 mi, 300° NW · 7,017 acres
Linville Gorge Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 37.4 mi, 287° W · 12k acres

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