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Spring Lake North Carolina Map

Explore Spring Lake, 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 Spring Lake, North Carolina

How to Use This Spring Lake, North Carolina Map

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

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	Spring Lake
State	North Carolina (NC)
County	Cumberland County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	35.18459
Longitude	-78.994722
Population	11,660
Density	190.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	28216, 27896, 28390
Area Code	919, 984, 704, 980
County Seat	Fayetteville
School District	Fort Bragg Schools

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About Spring Lake, North Carolina

Spring Lake is a locality in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 11,660. The population density is 190.5 people per km². Spring Lake is located at 35.1846°N, 78.9947°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Spring Lake is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 28216, 27896, 28390.

Spring Lake emerges from the flat, pine-dotted expanse of the interior landscape as a quiet junction of commerce and quietude. It lies 2.9 miles northeast of Fort Bragg, NC (from Fort Bragg, NC: bearing 44°T), and is situated 9.6 miles northwest of Fayetteville. The earth here holds a deep, sandy warmth that feels ancient beneath the soles of one's boots, especially as the late afternoon sun casts long, amber shadows across the open plains. Only a mile away, the Little River traces a slow, deliberate path through the undergrowth, providing a cool contrast to the dry heat of the summer months. Those who wander four miles to the north might glimpse the modest rise of Vaughn Hill, a gentle break in the otherwise level horizon. Kellys Pond, resting six miles distant, offers a still, reflective surface that mirrors the shifting clouds of the expansive sky. Within the town limits, the Spring Lake Tennis Courts Etc serves as a modest focal point for residents seeking a bit of open space and physical activity.

Spring Lake maintains a distinct identity tied closely to the rhythms of the nearby military installation, which has long influenced the local economy and the steady movement of people through the region. The legacy of the Atlantic Coastal Plain, which begins twelve miles away, informs the soil and the agricultural character that once defined the surrounding countryside before the modern era took hold. Industries here have evolved from traditional agrarian roots into a service-oriented framework that supports a mobile and diverse population. Every morning, the local streets hum with a pragmatic energy as residents head toward their daily obligations, carrying the quiet focus of a workforce accustomed to discipline. The connection to the regional history of textiles and tobacco remains a faint but persistent vibration in the way the town organizes its commercial life. Even as the economy shifts toward contemporary needs, the fundamental reliance on regional infrastructure keeps Spring Lake anchored to its practical, hardworking foundations.

Spring Lake possesses a character defined by the courteous Southern register and a modest, unpretentious pace of life that values neighborly interaction over grand displays. Notable local landmarks are few, yet the community finds its identity in the everyday utility of spaces like the Spring Lake Tennis Courts Etc, where the sound of a bouncing ball often punctuates the silence of a Saturday afternoon. Public life here is marked by a blend of military tradition and local hospitality, creating a social environment that is welcoming to the transient traveler while remaining deeply loyal to those who stay. The cultural landscape is largely shaped by the broader regional heritage, echoing the traditions of the piedmont and the inland plains that stretch toward the west. While the town does not lay claim to major historical figures or fame, it remains a consistent, steady presence for those who live within its borders. The air here holds a clarity that feels honest, stripped of pretense and focused entirely on the simple, quiet business of living well.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Carver's Creek State Park (State Park) — 0.8 mi, 040° NE
Town of Spring Lake - Edward Mendoza Municipal Park (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 021° N
Sandhills Preserve (Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 090° E
Spring Lake Tennis Courts Etc (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 147° SE
Lt. Harley H. Pope (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 201° S
Audubon Environmental Land Trust Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 071° E
Iron Mike (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 175° S
Fayetteville Public Works Land (Local Recreation) — 5.5 mi, 155° SE
Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 7.6 mi, 339° N
Greek Amphitheater (Theatre) — 7.7 mi, 118° SE
ZipQuest Waterfall Treetop Adventure (Attraction) — 8.1 mi, 108° E
City of Fayetteville Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 8.8 mi, 121° SE
Mask Murals (Public Artwork) — 9.3 mi, 144° SE
Clark, J. Bayard Park (Local Park) — 9.7 mi, 134° SE
Cape Fear River Trail (Attraction) — 9.7 mi, 134° SE
Clark Park Nature Center (Museum) — 9.7 mi, 133° SE
Clark Park Falls (Attraction) — 9.7 mi, 133° SE
Fayetteville Fish Hatchery (State Conservation Area) — 10.4 mi, 193° S
Edgar Allen Poe's House (Museum) — 10.7 mi, 147° SE
Independent Light Infantry Museum (Museum) — 11.1 mi, 144° SE
Nicholson Creek Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 14.5 mi, 227° SW
ARTworks Vass (Gallery) — 16.9 mi, 287° W
Parkton Animal Oasis (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 18.0 mi, 185° S
Raven Rock State Park (State Park) — 18.5 mi, 021° N
Lundy Fetterman Museum (Museum) — 21.2 mi, 042° NE
Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve-Museum (Museum) — 21.3 mi, 263° W
Taylor's Aquarium (Aquarium) — 22.9 mi, 087° E
Falls Overlook Structure (Viewpoint) — 23.2 mi, 277° W
Carolina Philharmonic (Arts Centre) — 26.8 mi, 272° W
Uwharrie National Forest (National Forest) — 45.3 mi, 275° W · 52k acres

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