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Oak Ridge North Carolina Map

Explore Oak Ridge, 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 Ridge, North Carolina

How to Use This Oak Ridge, North Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	36.174072
Longitude	-79.992233
Population	7,474
Density	175.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	28146, 27278, 27022, 27310
Area Code	336
County Seat	Greensboro
School District	Guilford County Schools

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About Oak Ridge, North Carolina

Oak Ridge is a locality in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,474. The population density is 175.2 people per km². Oak Ridge is located at 36.1741°N, 79.9922°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Oak Ridge is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 28146, 27278, 27022.

Oak Ridge reveals a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Piedmont, where the soil holds the warmth of the sun long after the light begins to fade. It lies 5.3 miles west-southwest of Summerfield, NC (from Summerfield, NC: bearing 243°T), and is situated 6.0 miles northeast of Kernersville. The terrain unfolds in a series of subtle rises and hollows, grounding the traveler in a geography far removed from the coast, some 165 miles inland. Beaver Creek traces a rhythmic path through the woods just one mile away, its movement marking the slow passage of time across the clay-rich earth. To the west, the distant silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains occasionally punctuates the horizon, a hazy reminder of the rugged spine of the continent. Whitaker Lake remains a still, reflective presence three miles distant, offering a quiet depth to the surrounding woodland. Within the immediate boundaries, the Town of Oak Ridge Open Space provides a sanctuary where the air feels heavy with the scent of pine and damp soil, inviting a slower pace of existence.

Historical narratives in Oak Ridge reflect a transition from agrarian roots toward a modern economy that values both professional growth and the preservation of heritage. Early settlers recognized the utility of the land, eventually cultivating a regional character shaped by the steady labor of the Piedmont. While the broader area once drew strength from tobacco and textile legacies, Oak Ridge has evolved to support a diverse professional landscape that emphasizes education and service-oriented industry. The rhythm of daily life here acknowledges these past labors, yet looks forward through a commitment to land stewardship and orderly development. Local enterprises operate with a deliberate focus, mirroring the quiet efficiency of a community that prefers substance over spectacle. This economic stability serves as a sturdy foundation, allowing the character of the region to remain intact amidst the surrounding shifts of the modern world.

Cultural identity in Oak Ridge is defined by a polite, measured temperament that prioritizes neighborly conduct and a sense of shared responsibility. The Town of Oak Ridge Open Space acts as a focal point for the public spirit, hosting gatherings that celebrate the changing seasons with a simple, unadorned sincerity. Notable landmarks reflect a commitment to memory, anchoring the identity of the people to the historic structures that have watched over the crossroads for generations. While the influence of regional traditions like the Appalachian ballad tradition lingers in the collective consciousness, the focus remains on the present reality of a community that values its quietude. The legendary musician John Coltrane, born in the region, serves as a profound touchstone for the area’s artistic soul, his influence echoing in the deep, thoughtful silence of the countryside. Oak Ridge maintains a balance between this storied creative legacy and the quiet, everyday dignity of its current inhabitants.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Town of Oak Ridge Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 274° W
Guilford County Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 274° W
Guilford County Open Space (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 354° N
Piedmont Land Conservancy Preserve - Haw River Headwaters (Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 238° SW
Lake Brandt - Reedy Fork (Local Resource Management Area) — 3.4 mi, 087° E
Stokesdale Town Park (Local Park) — 4.0 mi, 009° N
Lake Brandt - US 220 N (Local Resource Management Area) — 5.0 mi, 087° E
Slice of Heaven (Public Artwork) — 5.7 mi, 146° SE
Rainbow Magic Alpaca Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 6.0 mi, 116° SE
Barn Dinner Theater (Theatre) — 7.9 mi, 146° SE
MoJo JoJo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 8.1 mi, 142° SE
Joseph G. Gordan (Monument) — 8.3 mi, 111° E
Guilford College Woods (Monument) — 8.5 mi, 128° SE
Crown Forces Monument (Monument) — 8.6 mi, 111° E
Haw River State Park (State Park) — 9.6 mi, 057° NE
Mountains-to-Sea Trail (State Park) — 10.2 mi, 083° E
AmStar Four Seasons Station (Cinema) — 12.6 mi, 139° SE
School of Theatre (Theatre) — 12.7 mi, 125° SE
Weatherspoon Art Museum (Museum) — 12.8 mi, 126° SE
O'Brien Art Gallery (Gallery) — 12.8 mi, 120° SE
The Marshall Muse Gallery (Gallery) — 13.3 mi, 120° SE
GreenHill Center for NC Art (Gallery) — 13.3 mi, 121° SE
Center for Visual Arts (Arts Centre) — 13.3 mi, 121° SE
Art Alliance (Arts Centre) — 13.3 mi, 121° SE
Overlook C (Viewpoint) — 13.3 mi, 241° SW
Browder Family Cemetery (Attraction) — 14.6 mi, 300° NW
Lawson Family Murder Museum (Museum) — 14.9 mi, 007° N
Uwharrie National Forest (National Forest) — 37.4 mi, 174° S · 52k acres
Birkhead Mountains Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 37.4 mi, 174° S · 5,216 acres

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