Wilson North Carolina Map
Wilson, Buncombe County
Wilson, North Carolina — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Wilson, Buncombe County.
Interactive Map of Wilson, North Carolina
| City | Wilson |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Buncombe |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 35.594004 |
| Longitude | -82.42651 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Wilson, North Carolina
Wilson is a locality in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. Wilson is located at 35.5940°N, 82.4265°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27896.0.
Wilson, North Carolina, unfolds under a sky that often holds the hazy, golden promise of a Southern afternoon, its landscape a gentle undulation of fertile coastal plain. It lies 7.2 miles east of Asheville, NC (from Asheville, NC: bearing 94°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-east of Skyland. Oak trees, their branches gnarled like ancient hands, cast long shadows across fields that yield their bounty under the warm sun, a verdant quilt stitched with the muted greens of tobacco and the bright emerald of corn. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening crops and the distant hum of life, a quiet symphony played out against the backdrop of broad, open skies and the occasional whisper of wind through the tall grasses lining the roadways. The history of Wilson is deeply entwined with the soil and the spirit of its people, a narrative shaped by agriculture and industry. Once a significant hub for tobacco processing, the echoes of that era can still be felt in the sturdy, brick buildings that punctuate the downtown, their facades hinting at a robust past. Today, Wilson continues to cultivate its economic vitality, embracing a diverse range of industries and fostering a sense of community that is both resilient and welcoming. The town's distinctive character, a blend of Southern charm and forward-looking ambition, is evident in its lively arts scene and the palpable sense of connection that binds its residents, all of whom contribute to the enduring story of Wilson.
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About This Wilson Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Wilson, North Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Wilson and Buncombe County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Wilson is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Wilson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
