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Tarboro North Carolina Map

Explore Tarboro, 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 Tarboro, North Carolina

How to Use This Tarboro, North Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	35.903469
Longitude	-77.55894
Population	10,721
Density	357.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	27886
Area Code	919, 984
County Seat	Tarboro
School District	Edgecombe County Schools

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About Tarboro, North Carolina

Tarboro is a locality in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 10,721. The population density is 357.1 people per km². Tarboro is located at 35.9035°N, 77.5589°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Tarboro is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 27886.

Tarboro emerges from the flat, fertile plains of the inland landscape, defined by the quiet passage of Hendricks Creek as it winds through the earth. It lies 14.5 miles east-southeast of Rocky Mount, NC (from Rocky Mount, NC: bearing 101°T), and is situated 17.3 miles south-southwest of Scotland Neck. The light here possesses a heavy, amber quality at dusk, casting long shadows across the fields that stretch toward the horizon. Some seven miles distant, the waters of Nobles Millpond offer a still, reflective reprieve from the surrounding farmland. The land maintains a steady, level consistency, far removed from the dramatic heights of The Hill, which remains a distant point on the map. This terrain supports a quiet, deliberate way of life where the sky feels expansive and deeply connected to the soil below.

Tarboro carries the weight of a long settlement history, having served as a center for agriculture and commerce since its early establishment. The local economy has shifted through decades of tobacco production and textile manufacturing, leaving behind a legacy of industrious brick buildings and sturdy infrastructure. Workers here have long adapted their efforts to the changing demands of regional industry, maintaining a focus on productivity that honors the past. The presence of the Tarboro Courthouse Square provides a central anchor for the community, serving as a focal point for civic life and historical memory. Modern commerce now intermingles with these traditional roots, ensuring that the local economy continues to function with a pragmatic, grounded approach.

Tarboro cultivates a cultural character marked by a courteous, reserved nature and a deep appreciation for shared local traditions. The Tarboro Courthouse Square stands as a significant landmark, drawing residents together for seasonal events that define the social calendar. Among those who have emerged from this environment, the legendary musician Thelonious Monk remains one of the most globally recognized figures to claim the area as his origin. Residents often gather for public commemorations that highlight the specific heritage of the region, emphasizing a continuity of spirit that persists through generations. The pace of daily existence remains measured, allowing the texture of the land and the influence of the local climate to shape the rhythm of life.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sunset Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 289° W
Parkhill Cinema 3 (Cinema) — 0.3 mi, 235° SW
Livesay Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 241° SW
Tarboro Swimming Pool Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 108° E
Town of Tarboro Open Space - Indian Lake Park (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 326° NW
Blount-Bridgers House (Gallery) — 1.2 mi, 089° E
Tarboro Boat Landing (State Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 018° N
Tar River Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 143° SE
Pinetops War Memorial (Monument) — 9.0 mi, 211° SW
It's A Zoo Life (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 10.3 mi, 219° SW
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust - Otter Creek Preserve (Conservation Area) — 12.5 mi, 173° S
Martin Luther King Jr. (Monument) — 12.8 mi, 285° W
Rock Museum (Museum) — 16.8 mi, 027° NE
Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.2 mi, 081° E · 43k acres
Veterans Monument (Monument) — 21.1 mi, 184° S
Paramount Theatre - Community Theatre (Theatre) — 21.2 mi, 184° S
NC Museum of Natural Sciences at Greenville (Museum) — 22.8 mi, 153° SE
Wilson Theatre (Theatre) — 23.2 mi, 238° SW
Barnes Corner Gallery (Gallery) — 23.3 mi, 238° SW
Regal Greenville Grande (Cinema) — 24.4 mi, 159° S
Medoc Mountain State Park (State Park) — 28.8 mi, 321° NW
Nooherooka Monument, Snow Hill (Museum) — 30.1 mi, 198° S
Fort Neroka (Attraction) — 30.1 mi, 198° S
Medoc Mountain Canoe & Kayak access (Attraction) — 30.5 mi, 323° NW
Greene County History Museum (Museum) — 31.6 mi, 192° S
North Carolina Museum of Natural Science - Contentnea Creek (Museum) — 32.5 mi, 171° S
Whirligig (Attraction) — 32.5 mi, 239° SW
Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 54.1 mi, 101° E · 230k acres
Croatan National Forest (National Forest) — 64.2 mi, 159° S · 162k acres
Catfish Lake South Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 68.6 mi, 161° S · 8,490 acres

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