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Oak Island North Carolina Map

Explore Oak Island, 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 Oak Island, North Carolina

How to Use This Oak Island, North Carolina Map

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

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	Oak Island
State	North Carolina (NC)
County	Brunswick County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	33.913278
Longitude	-78.119793
Population	8,396
Density	168.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	28465
Area Code	910
County Seat	Bolivia
School District	Brunswick County Schools

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About Oak Island, North Carolina

Oak Island is a locality in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,396. The population density is 168.2 people per km². Oak Island is located at 33.9133°N, 78.1198°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Oak Island is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 28465.

Oak Island stretches across a barrier island landscape where the salt-heavy air carries the constant, rhythmic pulse of the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 22.0 miles southwest of Myrtle Grove, NC (from Myrtle Grove, NC: bearing 227°T), and is situated 3.5 miles southwest of St. James. James. The low-lying terrain remains shaped by the shifting tides that wash against the shoreline, creating a flat expanse of sand and maritime vegetation. To the north, the winding waters of Lockwoods Folly River delineate the boundary between the mainland and the island’s southern reach. Beyond the immediate horizon, the distant silhouettes of Prospect Ridge serve as a faint reminder of the geological variety found far across the interior. Travelers might explore the natural serenity of the Town of Oak Island - Veterans Park, which provides a quiet space to observe the local ecology.

Oak Island emerged through the gradual consolidation of smaller beach communities, eventually formalizing its identity as a singular coastal municipality. The local economy relies heavily on the seasonal influx of visitors who gravitate toward the maritime climate and the accessibility of the nearby Atlantic Ocean. Fishing industries and small-scale maritime services have long provided a steady foundation for those who live here throughout the changing seasons. While the proximity to Horse Island offers a sense of seclusion, the regional character remains tied to the working traditions of the coast. Residents often look toward Lake Buis as a secondary point of interest for those seeking a change of pace from the salt-sprayed vistas of the beach.

Cultural life in Oak Island thrives on a relaxed, unpretentious connection to the water, where the pace of daily existence matches the slow roll of the surf. The Town of Oak Island - Veterans Park serves as a focal point for public gatherings and local commemorations that define the spirit of the neighborhood. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the landmark lighthouse, which stands as a silent monitor over the shifting sands and the dark, deep waters of the Atlantic Ocean. While Oak Island is not a center for large-scale professional sports or major academic institutions, it maintains a distinct identity through its focus on coastal stewardship. The quiet beauty of the environment continues to attract those who appreciate the austere, unfiltered quality of a life lived at the very edge of the continent.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Hannon A Templeton Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 000° N
Middleton Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 125° SE
Pescado De Amor (Gallery) — 1.0 mi, 094° E
Town of Oak Island - Veterans Park (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 300° NW
Crossover Trail (Viewpoint) — 1.9 mi, 277° W
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust - Oak Island Marshes Preserve (Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 091° E
Indigo Plantation Marsh Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.8 mi, 084° E
Buoy 1 (Monument) — 5.2 mi, 106° E
Buoy 2 (Monument) — 5.2 mi, 106° E
Orton Creek Preserve (Conservation Area) — 5.4 mi, 036° NE
Ricky Evans Gallery (Gallery) — 5.7 mi, 085° E
The Artisan's Gallery On Howe (Gallery) — 5.8 mi, 087° E
Bald Head Island State Natural Area (State Park) — 6.0 mi, 094° E
Zekes Island Estuarine Reserve Dedicated Nature Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 8.7 mi, 087° E
North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 9.2 mi, 083° E
North Carolina Safe Harbor Agreement - Red-cockaded Woodpecker (State Conservation Area) — 9.3 mi, 035° NE
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area (State Park) — 10.8 mi, 080° E
1921 Fort Fisher Monument (Monument) — 12.2 mi, 071° E
Artillery (Attraction) — 12.5 mi, 068° E
Naval Gun (Attraction) — 12.5 mi, 068° E
Orton Plantation (Attraction) — 14.1 mi, 044° NE
Brooke Home (Attraction) — 15.7 mi, 056° NE
Minnie Evans Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 17.6 mi, 043° NE
OIB Sign (Public Artwork) — 18.3 mi, 265° W
Ingram Planetarium (Museum) — 21.4 mi, 267° W
Old Bridge Museum (Museum) — 22.7 mi, 265° W
Cape Fear Serpentarium (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 24.1 mi, 024° NE
Hannah Block Historic USO Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 24.2 mi, 024° NE
Latimer House Museum (Museum) — 24.2 mi, 024° NE
Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 52.3 mi, 263° W · 35k acres

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