Woodlawn North Carolina Map

About Woodlawn, North Carolina

Woodlawn is a locality in McDowell County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 912. The population density is 106.9 people per km². Woodlawn is located at 36.1180°N, 79.2959°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 28752, 27302.

Woodlawn emerges from the quiet intersection of steep terrain and the constant, low-frequency hum of the Limekiln Creek as it winds through the landscape. It lies 20.1 miles west of Morganton, NC (from Morganton, NC: bearing 278°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north-northwest of Marion. This rugged topography defines the physical character of Woodlawn, where the earth rises sharply toward the Black Mountains in the distance, casting long, cool shadows across the morning fields. Only a mile away, the protected expanse of Pisgah National Forest offers a dense, emerald backdrop, while the nearby Turkey Cove provides a natural basin that catches the early light. The air here holds a crisp, mountain clarity, often cooling rapidly as the sun slips behind the ridgeline, leaving a stillness that feels heavy with the scent of damp earth and pine.

History in Woodlawn persists in the quiet persistence of its residents, who have long adapted their livelihoods to the demanding, beautiful slope of the Appalachian foothills. Local industry remains tied to the land and the surrounding resources, drawing from the nearby Pisgah National Forest for timber and the basin’s fertile soil for small-scale cultivation. Those seeking to measure the endurance of the terrain often head toward the Bald Mountain Trail, a path that offers a vantage point over the rugged, green undulations that characterize the region. Just five miles away, the expansive waters of Lake James serve as a focal point for the area, reflecting the sky and providing a counterpoint to the towering, terrestrial weight of the mountains that dominate the horizon.

About This Woodlawn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Woodlawn, North Carolina. Coordinates: 36.117957, -79.29592. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Woodlawn includes the ZIP code (28752, 27302), telephone area code (828, 336), county seat of McDowell County (Marion), and school district assignment (Alamance-Burlington Schools).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.