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Williamston North Carolina Map

Explore Williamston, 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 Williamston, North Carolina

How to Use This Williamston, North Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	35.84654
Longitude	-77.066079
Population	5,248
Density	449.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	27892
Area Code	919, 984
County Seat	Williamston
School District	Martin County Schools

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About Williamston, North Carolina

Williamston is a locality in Martin County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,248. The population density is 449.2 people per km². Williamston is located at 35.8465°N, 77.0661°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Williamston is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 27892.

Williamston occupies a landscape defined by the quiet endurance of its inland plains and the subtle shifts of light across flat, fertile earth. It lies 24.2 miles northeast of Greenville, NC (from Greenville, NC: bearing 46°T), and is situated 11.7 miles south-southwest of Windsor. Skewakee Gut carves a slow, deliberate path through the terrain just a mile away, providing a constant, reflective presence in the low-lying basin. Beyond the immediate fields, the horizon remains vast and unobstructed, save for the distant silhouette of Dogwood Ridge rising twenty-six miles to the west. Residents often find respite at the Unknown Trail, where the local ecology remains preserved in its most authentic, unadorned state. Evening shadows here stretch long and thin, catching the moisture in the air as they settle over the nearby expanse of Leggett Pond.

Agriculture has long served as the primary pulse of Williamston, anchoring the daily lives of those who work the dense, productive soil. Early settlers recognized the potential of this inland region, building an economy that transitioned from traditional crop cultivation to a modern network of manufacturing and local commerce. The rhythm of the work day follows the seasonal demands of the land, reflecting a heritage built on patience and physical labor. Industrial growth has introduced a measured diversification, allowing the economy to sustain itself through changing times without abandoning its foundational roots. Prosperity in Williamston remains closely tied to this balance, favoring steady development over the volatility of rapid, external shifts.

Cultural life in Williamston centers on the shared experiences of its residents and the preservation of a distinct regional identity. The downtown area preserves a character defined by modest brick architecture and the slow, steady movement of neighbors greeting one another on the sidewalk. Notable figures such as the musician and songwriter James "Sugar Boy" Crawford have roots that touch the broader spirit of the region, carrying the influence of local traditions into the wider world. Community events often gather around the local gathering spaces, where the conversation is as vital as the food served at the table. Williamston maintains a quiet dignity, valuing a pace of life that allows individuals to remain connected to both their neighbors and the landscape that supports them.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Unknown Park (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 239° SW
Town of Williamston - Gaylord Perry Park (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 342° N
Roanoke River Wetlands Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 021° N
Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.7 mi, 049° NE · 43k acres
Roanoke River Preserve (Conservation Area) — 4.5 mi, 081° E
Roanoke River - Tnc/Gp Partnership (Conservation Area) — 4.5 mi, 081° E
Indian Woods (Monument) — 6.4 mi, 032° NE
Voice of America Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 9.8 mi, 204° SW
Bear-ology (Museum) — 17.7 mi, 085° E
Brick House Landing (Monument) — 17.7 mi, 085° E
Salmon Creek State Natural Area (State Park) — 21.8 mi, 058° NE
Extreme Action Park (Attraction) — 22.0 mi, 182° S
NC Museum of Natural Sciences at Greenville (Museum) — 23.9 mi, 227° SW
Goose Creek State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 26.2 mi, 164° S
Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 26.3 mi, 104° E · 230k acres
Blount-Bridgers House (Gallery) — 26.7 mi, 279° W
Regal Greenville Grande (Cinema) — 26.8 mi, 225° SW
Rock Museum (Museum) — 27.6 mi, 313° NW
Parkhill Cinema 3 (Cinema) — 28.1 mi, 278° W
West Lake Road Observation Point (Viewpoint) — 28.8 mi, 109° E
North Carolina Historic Bath (Museum) — 29.2 mi, 151° SE
Edward “Blackbeard” Teach Historical Marker (Monument) — 29.5 mi, 151° SE
Pettigrew State Park (State Park) — 30.7 mi, 099° E
Belhaven Memorial Museum (Museum) — 32.8 mi, 130° SE
Paramount Theatre - Community Theatre (Theatre) — 33.8 mi, 240° SW
It's A Zoo Life (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 34.3 mi, 263° W
Perquimans Arts League (Arts Centre) — 41.1 mi, 055° NE
Fort Neroka (Attraction) — 44.6 mi, 237° SW
Wilson Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 48.0 mi, 260° W
Croatan National Forest (National Forest) — 54.1 mi, 179° S · 162k acres

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