Silver Lake North Carolina Map

About Silver Lake, North Carolina

Silver Lake is a locality in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,563. The population density is 977.3 people per km². Silver Lake is located at 34.1488°N, 77.9136°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28412.

Silver Lake rests in a gentle embrace of coastal plain, where the scent of pine needles mingles with the salt-kissed air drifting inland from the Atlantic. It lies 5.6 miles south-south-east of Wilmington, NC (from Wilmington, NC: bearing 161°T), and is situated 2.1 miles west-north-west of Myrtle Grove. The land here is a subtle canvas of flat expanses and shallow depressions, dotted with stands of live oak draped in Spanish moss and the stoic resilience of loblolly pines. A network of sluggish creeks and marshy inlets snakes through the terrain, their dark waters reflecting the humid, often overcast sky, creating a soft, diffused light that lends an almost ethereal quality to the landscape. The character of Silver Lake is one of quiet persistence, a place where the natural world dictates the pace, and human endeavors often feel like a gentle overlay upon the ancient rhythms of water and earth. The history of Silver Lake is intrinsically tied to the fertile soils and strategic waterways of this region, long shaped by early colonial aspirations and the enduring agricultural legacy of the Carolinas. For generations, the economy here has been nurtured by the bounty of the land, with farming and fishing forming the backbone of local livelihoods, a tradition that continues to inform the unhurried pace of life. While not a hub of grand industry, Silver Lake possesses a distinctive charm rooted in its enduring connection to the coastal environment, with its modest structures often mirroring the understated elegance of the surrounding natural beauty. The presence of the nearby Intracoastal Waterway offers a vital artery for commerce and recreation, a constant reminder of Silver Lake's long-standing relationship with the sea and the journeys it facilitates.

About This Silver Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Silver Lake, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.148782, -77.913598. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Silver Lake and New Hanover County.

Detailed location data for Silver Lake includes the ZIP code (28412), telephone area code (910), county seat of New Hanover County (Wilmington), and school district assignment (New Hanover County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Silver Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.