Explore Pineville, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Pineville, 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 Pineville.
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 | Pineville |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Mecklenburg County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 35.093703 |
| Longitude | -80.893517 |
| Population | 10,602 |
| Density | 616.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 28134 |
| Area Code | 704, 980 |
| County Seat | Charlotte |
| School District | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |
Pineville unfolds across the gentle, red-clay expanse of the Piedmont, defined by the quiet persistence of Sugar Creek as it carves a path through the landscape. It lies 8.5 miles west-northwest of Weddington, NC (from Weddington, NC: bearing 300°T), and is situated 6.0 miles north-northeast of Fort Mill. The low, rolling horizon holds the distant suggestion of the Appalachian Mountains, which stand like a faint, blue promise far to the west. On humid summer afternoons, the light thickens over the woods, casting long, amber shadows that catch the slow movement of the water. Pineville retains a sense of grounded stillness, where the air feels heavy with the scent of pine needles and damp earth after a sudden rain. Only three miles away, the surface of Forest Lake offers a calm, reflective contrast to the steady, southward flow of the local stream.
Pineville emerged from the intersection of rail lines and agricultural ambition, transforming from a quiet station into a hub of regional commerce. The local economy maintains a steady cadence, shifting from the traditional textile and industrial roots that once defined the regional labor force to a more modern, diverse commercial presence. This transition reflects a broader adaptation, where the legacy of regional manufacturing informs the current industrious spirit of the people. Pineville supports a variety of enterprises that thrive in the open, accessible space of the interior plains, far removed from the pressures of the coast. The rhythm of daily life here remains tethered to the steady output of small businesses and the movement of goods through the corridor. Labor and enterprise serve as the twin pillars sustaining the growth of the landscape, keeping the spirit of the early settlers alive in the modern marketplace.
Cultural life in Pineville draws its strength from the warmth of the Southern register, manifesting in community gatherings that honor local heritage and regional identity. Pineville Elementary School serves as a vital anchor for the neighborhood, providing a common ground where the next generation begins their journey beneath the canopy of long-leaf pines. Residents take pride in the local landmarks that mark the passage of time, from historic storefronts to the communal spaces where neighbors exchange pleasantries. James K. Polk, the eleventh President of the United States, was born in this immediate vicinity, leaving a mark on the collective memory of the region. Festivals and seasonal events bring the population together, reinforcing a social fabric that values courtesy and the quiet satisfaction of a well-tended home. The atmosphere is one of deliberate, steady growth, where the character of the people is as enduring as the soil beneath their feet.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pineville, North Carolina. Coordinates: 35.093703, -80.893517. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Pineville includes the ZIP code (28134), telephone area code (704, 980), county seat of Mecklenburg County (Charlotte), and school district assignment (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |