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Oxford North Carolina Map

Explore Oxford, 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 Oxford, North Carolina

How to Use This Oxford, North Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	36.321727
Longitude	-78.586512
Population	8,628
Density	534.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	27565
Area Code	919, 984
County Seat	Oxford
School District	Granville County Schools

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About Oxford, North Carolina

Oxford is a locality in Granville County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,628. The population density is 534.5 people per km². Oxford is located at 36.3217°N, 78.5865°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Oxford is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 27565.

Oxford defines its place in the world through the quiet, red-clay Piedmont landscape that stretches across the horizon. It lies 10.7 miles west of Henderson, NC (from Henderson, NC: bearing 263°T), and is situated 19.5 miles south of Henrico. The terrain here is defined by subtle swells of earth rather than dramatic peaks, though one might catch a faint, hazy glimpse of Poplar Ridge far to the west on a clear day. Jordan Creek meanders through the landscape just one mile from the center, providing a steady, low-voiced companion to the surrounding woods. To the north, the waters of Lake Devin offer a stillness that mirrors the vast, open sky above the fields. Hix Recreation Complex serves as a focal point for outdoor activity, grounding the daily life of the residents in the immediate geography of the land.

Oxford grew from the deep roots of agricultural traditions, where the cultivation of tobacco once dictated the seasonal pulse of the local economy. The legacy of those early industries remains visible in the architecture of the older warehouses and the sturdy brick storefronts that line the main streets. While the economy has shifted toward more diverse manufacturing and modern commerce, the spirit of hard work remains a central fiber of the local identity. The town maintains a measured pace, where the labor of the day is often punctuated by the long, golden shadows of a setting sun. Small-scale enterprise continues to thrive here, sustained by the steady hands of those who recognize the value of local craftsmanship.

Cultural character in Oxford expresses itself through a quiet, lingering courtesy and a shared appreciation for the heritage of the region. The historic downtown area stands as a reflection of generations who have shaped the identity of the place through civic pride and communal gatherings. Notable individuals like the author Reynolds Price brought the rhythms and voices of this specific North Carolina soil to a global audience through his evocative prose. Residents often gather for local events that celebrate the seasonal turn, turning the public spaces into centers of conversation and connection. The atmosphere remains grounded, reflecting a way of life that prizes sincerity and a deep, enduring bond to the land itself.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Hix Recreation Complex (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 162° S
Oxford Athletic Park (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 045° NE
Granville Street Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 183° S
Tar River Land Conservancy Preserve (Conservation Area) — 8.8 mi, 205° SW
John H. Kerr Reservoir (Recreation Area) — 10.1 mi, 055° NE
Reminiscing (Public Artwork) — 10.5 mi, 098° E
Kerr Lake State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 11.1 mi, 056° NE
Butner-Falls of Neuse Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 12.8 mi, 217° SW
Horseshoe Road Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 16.4 mi, 188° S
Lake Michie Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 16.5 mi, 232° SW
Boars Nest a Dukes of Hazzard Museum (Museum) — 16.9 mi, 258° W
Mayo Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 17.3 mi, 301° NW
Occoneechee State Park (State Park) — 18.7 mi, 019° N
Falls Lake State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 18.7 mi, 196° S
Castle Mont Rouge (Historic Castle / Fort) — 19.1 mi, 253° W
Horton Grove (Attraction) — 19.6 mi, 226° SW
Clarksville Regional Museum (Museum) — 20.8 mi, 004° N
Haunted Forest At Panic Point (Attraction) — 21.5 mi, 161° S
Solitary Sentinel (Attraction) — 21.6 mi, 008° N
Jones Performing Arts Center, Louisburg College Auditorium (Theatre) — 22.1 mi, 133° SE
Confederate Memorial Drinking Fountain (Monument) — 22.2 mi, 134° SE
Hill Ridge Farms (Attraction) — 22.6 mi, 159° S
Prestwould Plantation (Museum) — 22.7 mi, 003° N
Falls Lake viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 23.1 mi, 189° S
Wake Forest Art & Frame Gallery (Gallery) — 24.1 mi, 170° S
Dr. L. Julian Haywood (Monument) — 24.3 mi, 077° E
Wake Forest Renaissance Centre (Arts Centre) — 24.4 mi, 170° S
Aquarium Outfitters Carolina (Aquarium) — 24.6 mi, 171° S
Staunton River State Park (State Park) — 25.7 mi, 347° N
Veteran's Memorial of Wake Forest (Monument) — 26.1 mi, 169° S

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