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Roxboro North Carolina Map

Explore Roxboro, 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 Roxboro, North Carolina

How to Use This Roxboro, North Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	36.393752
Longitude	-78.982788
Population	8,134
Density	446.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	27573, 27574
Area Code	919, 984
County Seat	Roxboro
School District	Person County Schools

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About Roxboro, North Carolina

Roxboro is a locality in Person County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,134. The population density is 446.7 people per km². Roxboro is located at 36.3938°N, 78.9828°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Roxboro is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 27573, 27574.

Roxboro claims a quiet permanence upon the Piedmont landscape, defined by the steady presence of Tanyard Branch as it carves a path through the red clay earth. It lies 26.0 miles northeast of Mebane, NC (from Mebane, NC: bearing 37°T), and is situated 7.6 miles north-northwest of Timberlake. Beyond the immediate reach of the town center, the horizon is punctuated by the faint, distant silhouette of Corbett Ridge, standing as a silent witness to the changing seasons. Roxboro Lake lies merely three miles away, offering a reflective surface that captures the amber quality of the late afternoon sun. Visitors and residents alike find respite at Barden Street Park, a space that serves as a focal point for the daily movements of the people. The air here holds a distinct, heavy sweetness in the summer months, carrying the scent of damp soil and sun-warmed pine needles from the North Carolina State University Forest situated further afield.

Tobacco cultivation once dictated the rhythm of life in Roxboro, anchoring the local economy to the cycles of planting and harvest that defined the region for generations. As the industrial landscape shifted, the town adapted, moving toward diverse manufacturing interests that provided new stability to the working population. The legacy of those earlier agrarian days remains visible in the architecture of the older warehouses and the sturdy, unadorned storefronts that characterize the commercial district. Roxboro maintains a resilience born from this transition, fostering a local identity that balances the memory of its past with the practical demands of modern industry. Life here moves with a deliberate, measured pace, reflecting a heritage built on the patience required to work the land and the ingenuity needed to sustain it.

Cultural character in Roxboro is marked by a deep, unspoken courtesy and a preference for community-centered gatherings that bring neighbors together throughout the year. The town square often serves as the stage for local events, where the shared history of the area is reinforced through conversation and collective celebration. Among those who have emerged from this environment to gain broader recognition, the musician and songwriter Branden Bingham stands out for his contributions to the arts. Landmarks throughout the streets provide a sense of continuity, grounding the inhabitants in a tangible history that persists despite the encroachment of modern development. Roxboro functions as a place where individual lives intersect with a strong sense of place, creating a narrative that is both modest and enduringly significant.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Barden Street Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 210° SW
Huck Sansbury Recreation Complex (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 288° W
Mayo Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 5.2 mi, 070° E
Hyco Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 5.7 mi, 315° NW
Boars Nest a Dukes of Hazzard Museum (Museum) — 10.1 mi, 146° SE
Castle Mont Rouge (Historic Castle / Fort) — 11.3 mi, 160° S
Tar River Land Conservancy Preserve (Conservation Area) — 11.8 mi, 100° E
Shangri-La Stone Village (Attraction) — 14.5 mi, 243° SW
Durham County Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 14.9 mi, 175° S
Lake Michie Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 15.4 mi, 158° S
City of Durham Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 15.4 mi, 158° S
Little River Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 17.6 mi, 164° S
Buccaneer Stadium (Stadium) — 19.1 mi, 272° W
Richmond-Miles History Museum (Museum) — 19.7 mi, 272° W
Eno River State Park (State Park) — 19.7 mi, 184° S
Horton Grove (Attraction) — 20.2 mi, 157° SE
Cinema I & II at the World of Sports (Cinema) — 21.1 mi, 016° N
Abandoned Tobacco Barn and Homestead (Historic Ruins) — 21.3 mi, 186° S
Blue Star Memorial (Monument) — 21.3 mi, 012° N
Panther Branch Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 22.2 mi, 205° SW
Trading Path View (Viewpoint) — 22.4 mi, 195° S
Orange County Historical Society (Museum) — 22.8 mi, 197° S
Regulator Monument (Monument) — 22.9 mi, 196° S
Hillsborough Gallery of Arts (Gallery) — 22.9 mi, 197° S
The Society of the Cincinnati Monument (Monument) — 22.9 mi, 196° S
Hillsborough Arts Council (Gallery) — 22.9 mi, 196° S
Durham Pump Station (Historic Ruins) — 22.9 mi, 177° S
River Park Arch (Public Artwork) — 23.1 mi, 196° S
Staunton River State Park (State Park) — 25.0 mi, 037° NE
Falls Lake State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 27.6 mi, 147° SE

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