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Wilmington North Carolina Map

Explore Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, North Carolina

How to Use This Wilmington, North Carolina Map

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

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	Wilmington
State	North Carolina (NC)
County	New Hanover County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	34.209225
Longitude	-77.885767
Population	115,451
Density	867.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	28401, 28409, 28404, 28402, 28403
Area Code	910
County Seat	Wilmington
School District	New Hanover County Schools

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About Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington is a locality in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. With a population of 115,451, Wilmington is a major urban centre in North Carolina. The population density is 867.2 people per km². Wilmington is located at 34.2092°N, 77.8858°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Wilmington is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 28401, 28409, 28404.

Wilmington claims a singular position where the steady, dark currents of the Cape Fear River press firmly against the land, shaping the pulse of a place that feels both ancient and perpetually in motion. It lies 6.1 miles east-southeast of Leland, NC (from Leland, NC: bearing 110°T), and is situated 7.4 miles southwest of Murraysville. The landscape surrounding Wilmington is defined by a low, humid serenity, with the tidal pull of the Atlantic Ocean lingering in the salt-heavy air only seven miles away. To the west, the distant silhouette of Big Bay Ridge provides a faint, hazy boundary against the horizon, while the local terrain remains flat and verdant, punctuated by the quiet, reflective surface of Greenfield Lake. Just offshore, the marshy expanse of Eagles Island breaks the river flow, creating a complex, shifting border that demands constant navigation from the vessels drifting toward the sea.

Settlers arrived at the banks of the Cape Fear River with a purpose driven by the necessity of trade and the reach of the maritime world, establishing Wilmington as a nexus for colonial commerce and naval stores. The architecture of the historic district serves as a physical ledger of these early days, with brick facades and weathered timber holding the memory of a port that once facilitated the movement of goods across the Atlantic Ocean. Over generations, the character of Wilmington solidified through the steady application of industry, surviving the quiet erosions of time to maintain a distinct, independent spirit. The streets remain aligned with the river, a pattern that honors the original layout of a harbor town built to face the water.

Economic life in Wilmington thrives through a sophisticated blend of maritime logistics, a burgeoning film production industry, and the presence of the University of North Carolina Wilmington, which anchors the intellectual climate. Infrastructure here is tasked with bridging the gap between the historic riverfront and the modern demands of global trade, relying on the steady flow of the Cape Fear River to sustain its long-standing connection to the outside world. Beyond the classroom and the shipyard, the proximity of Pine Pole Neck adds a sense of wild, wooded depth to the region, providing a counterpoint to the busy, paved intersections. Visitors seeking to experience the terrain often walk the Mohican Trail, which snakes through the local landscape, offering a tactile connection to the soil and the sprawling, humid forests that define the area.

Cultural identity in Wilmington finds its expression in the vibrant, lingering evenings where the light turns a soft, bruised gold over the water, and the sounds of the harbor drift into the quiet corners of Dram Tree Park. Residents often gather for local festivals that celebrate the maritime heritage of the coast, while the nearby beaches serve as a necessary, breezy escape from the heat of the inland summer. Though the town is known for its quiet, contemplative pace, it maintains a robust interest in athletic pursuits, particularly in collegiate sports that draw the community together under the banner of local pride. Notable individuals have long found a creative sanctuary here, drawn by the specific, heavy atmosphere of the riverfront and the unhurried, salt-tinged rhythm of life that defines Wilmington.

Nearby Outdoor Places

New Hanover County Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 155° SE
Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 187° S
Piney Ridge Nature Preserve (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 262° W
One Tree Hill Lucas Home (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 309° NW
Bottle Chapel (Public Artwork) — 3.3 mi, 084° E
North Carolina Agricultural Foundation Preserve (Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 051° NE
Cape Fear Museum (Museum) — 3.5 mi, 301° NW
Masonboro Island Estuarine Reserve Dedicated Nature Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 3.6 mi, 134° SE
North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 3.6 mi, 139° SE
Bellamy Mansion Museum of History & Design Arts (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 300° NW
Kenan Memorial Fountain (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 299° NW
Northeast New Hanover Conservancy Preserve (Conservation Area) — 3.8 mi, 064° NE
Mayfaire 16 Cinema (Cinema) — 3.8 mi, 053° NE
Monument to Cornelius Harnett (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 299° NW
Latimer House Museum (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 296° NW
Hannah Block Historic USO Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 3.9 mi, 295° NW
One Tree Hill Nathan and Haley Place (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 296° NW
One Tree Hill Rivercourt (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 295° NW
One Tree Hill Institute (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 301° NW
Wilma W. Daniels Gallery (Gallery) — 4.2 mi, 304° NW
Live Oak Bank Pavilion (Theatre) — 4.6 mi, 306° NW
New Hanover Soil and Water Conservation District Property (Local Conservation Area) — 4.6 mi, 294° NW
Wrightsville Beach Museum of History (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 084° E
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 4.8 mi, 085° E
Masonboro Island State Natural Area (State Park) — 5.3 mi, 159° S
North Carolina Safe Harbor Agreement - Red-cockaded Woodpecker (State Conservation Area) — 7.1 mi, 212° SW
Sutton Lake Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 8.1 mi, 313° NW
Missiles and More Museum (Museum) — 18.2 mi, 053° NE
Bald Head Island State Natural Area (State Park) — 19.9 mi, 192° S

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