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Woodfin North Carolina Map

Explore Woodfin, 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 Woodfin, North Carolina

How to Use This Woodfin, North Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	35.646077
Longitude	-82.594404
Population	7,936
Density	333.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	28804
Area Code	828
County Seat	Asheville
School District	Buncombe County Schools

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About Woodfin, North Carolina

Woodfin is a locality in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,936. The population density is 333.4 people per km². Woodfin is located at 35.6461°N, 82.5944°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Woodfin is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 28804.

Woodfin reveals itself through the steady, rhythmic persistence of Beaverdam Creek as it carves a path through the landscape. It lies 2.7 miles northwest of Asheville, NC (from Asheville, NC: bearing 325°T), and is situated 9.1 miles northeast of Candler. The terrain surrounding Woodfin rises into the verdant, ancient slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which loom on the horizon like a silent, indigo promise. Only a mile away, the quiet depression of Sodom Hollow offers a stark contrast to the higher, uneven ground that characterizes this inland expanse. The light here settles softly over the earth, turning the afternoon shadows into a deep, muted charcoal that clings to the trees. Residents often venture toward Lake Julian, situated eleven miles distant, to find a stillness that mirrors the quiet composure of the surrounding hills.

Woodfin transitioned from its early industrial roots into a modern locality that balances a working heritage with the evolving needs of its people. Historically, the movement of goods and the utilization of natural resources defined the local labor force, grounding the economy in the practical realities of the inland terrain. Today, the commercial sectors within Woodfin reflect a diverse range of enterprises that sustain the livelihood of its residents without sacrificing the town's distinct character. The steady hum of industry remains a constant presence, moving forward with the same quiet determination that once built the foundations of the region. Even as new businesses emerge, the fundamental spirit of the local economy remains tied to the industrious nature of those who choose to live among these hills.

Cultural life in Woodfin finds its most public expression within the spaces where neighbors gather, such as the local grounds of Roy Pope Memorial Park. The temperament of the residents reflects a courteous, measured approach to daily life, one that values the slow passage of time and the importance of a shared greeting. While the area maintains a modest profile, it remains connected to the broader Appalachian ballad tradition that echoes through the history of the nearby slopes. The atmosphere feels most alive during seasonal transitions, when the air turns crisp and the colors of the canopy shift into brilliant hues of amber and gold. Woodfin sustains its identity through these quiet, persistent traditions, fostering a sense of belonging that requires no grand announcement to be felt by those who walk its paths.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Buncombe County Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 181° S
Woodfin Athletic Fields (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 181° S
Roy Pope Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 153° SE
City of Asheville - Richmond Hill Park (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 171° S
Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 2.3 mi, 112° E
Unca (State Recreation Area) — 2.4 mi, 146° SE
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Preserve (Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 306° NW
Giving Tree Memorial (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 143° SE
Dry Ridge Historical Museum (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 025° NE
Riverside Cemetery Marker (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 146° SE
1st U.s. Colored Heavy Artillery Marker (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 145° SE
Buncombe County Watershed (Waterfowl Production Area) — 3.9 mi, 225° SW
Asheville Pinball Museum (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 148° SE
RIverside Studios (Gallery) — 4.1 mi, 161° S
Flat Iron Statue (Public Artwork) — 4.2 mi, 148° SE
Andy Herod Gallery (Gallery) — 4.2 mi, 160° S
Colton Dion Gallery (Gallery) — 4.4 mi, 159° S
Grail Moviehouse (Cinema) — 5.0 mi, 161° S
Sandy Mush Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 5.4 mi, 312° NW
Haw Creek Valley (MP 380.0) (Viewpoint) — 6.1 mi, 109° E
Antler Hill Village (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 174° S
The Den (Historic Ruins) — 7.9 mi, 079° E
Swimming Pool (Historic Ruins) — 7.9 mi, 079° E
Pisgah National Forest (National Forest) — 8.5 mi, 196° S · 511k acres
Pisgah National Game Refuge (National Conservation Area) — 8.5 mi, 196° S · 72k acres
Little Snowball Lookout Tower (Attraction) — 12.1 mi, 049° NE
Ellen Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 12.7 mi, 011° N
Rural Heritage Museum (Museum) — 12.7 mi, 011° N
Cherokee National Forest (National Forest) — 21.4 mi, 005° N · 662k acres
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) — 22.7 mi, 272° W · 521k acres

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