Enter your search query in the box below.

Bryson City North Carolina Map

Explore Bryson City, North Carolina, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Bryson City, NC street map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

Interactive Map of Bryson City, North Carolina

How to Use This Bryson City, North Carolina Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bryson City, 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 to zoom in and out.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, 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).

Drag the map to pan to any area of North Carolina or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Bryson City and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.

City	Bryson City
State	North Carolina (NC)
County	Swain
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	35.430929
Longitude	-83.447381
Population	1,902
Density	296.3 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code(s)	28713
Area Code	828
County Seat	Bryson City
School District	Swain County Schools

🌦️ Goto Bryson City Weather Page: Bryson City, North Carolina — Weather Warnings, Forecast, Radar, Satellite & Current Conditions

About Bryson City, North Carolina

Bryson City is a locality in Swain County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,902. The population density is 296.3 people per km². Bryson City is located at 35.4309°N, 83.4474°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28713.

Bryson City reveals its character through the steady, clear flow of Toot Hollow Branch as it winds toward the center of the settlement. It lies 12.8 miles west-southwest of Cherokee Indian Reservation, NC (from Cherokee Indian Reservation, NC: bearing 253°T), and is situated 8.0 miles west-southwest of Cherokee. The landscape rises in earnest toward the horizon where the Great Smoky Mountains define the boundary of the sky, casting long, cool shadows over the terrain as the afternoon wanes. To the north, the land slopes upward from the riverbed, creating a series of ridges that shelter the low-lying basin of Milksick Cove. The air here holds a distinct, crisp weight, cooling rapidly as the sun retreats behind the peaks, while the Town of Bryson City - Bryson City Island Park provides a quiet, accessible space for residents to gather near the water. Economic life in Bryson City has long been tied to the rugged terrain of the Nantahala National Forest, where the timber and mineral resources of the region once drew ambitious settlers to the wilderness. Today, the local economy finds its rhythm in the careful stewardship of the land, with visitors arriving to experience the nearby Tsali Horse Trail or to seek the misted, vertical descent of Little Creek Falls. Nearby, the waters of the Bryson City Reservoir reflect the dense canopy of the surrounding woods, maintaining a stillness that contrasts with the seasonal bustle of the main streets. The cultural life of Bryson City remains deeply rooted in the traditions of the Appalachian ballad, keeping a quiet, deliberate pace that honors the history of the mountain folk who first cleared these slopes.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Town of Bryson City - Bryson City Island Park (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 088° E
Swain County Visitor Center and Heritage Museum (Museum) — 0.3 mi, 145° SE
Swain County War Dead Memorial (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 150° SE
Swain County Recreation Park (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 061° NE
Nantahala National Forest (National Forest) — 1.3 mi, 252° W · 533k acres
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) — 1.9 mi, 015° N · 521k acres
Tom Branch Falls (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 022° N
Kituwa;ᎩᏚᏩ (Historic Ruins) — 2.7 mi, 078° E
Lonesome Pine Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.9 mi, 350° N
Needmore Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 5.4 mi, 224° SW
Flat Branch boat launch (Attraction) — 5.9 mi, 275° W
Oconaluftee Indian Village (Museum) — 8.0 mi, 061° NE
Nimrod Jarett Smith (Monument) — 8.1 mi, 064° NE
Mountainside Theatre (Theatre) — 8.3 mi, 064° NE
Selu Statue (Public Artwork) — 8.5 mi, 072° E
Harrah's Cherokee Convention Center (Attraction) — 8.5 mi, 072° E
Mandara Spa Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 073° E
Mountain Farm Museum (Museum) — 9.8 mi, 055° NE
Too-Cowee;ᎧᏫᏱ (Historic Ruins) — 11.5 mi, 172° S
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center (Arts Centre) — 12.1 mi, 169° S
Charters of Freedom Monument (Monument) — 12.9 mi, 108° E
Freedom Pavilion (Gallery) — 13.2 mi, 107° E
Jug Hill Gallery (Gallery) — 13.2 mi, 107° E
Southern Nantahala Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 25.8 mi, 191° S · 24k acres
Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 26.7 mi, 264° W · 19k acres
Pisgah National Game Refuge (National Conservation Area) — 26.8 mi, 097° E · 72k acres
Pisgah National Forest (National Forest) — 27.1 mi, 047° NE · 511k acres
Chattooga, North Carolina, South Carolina And Georgia Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 29.1 mi, 141° SE · 17k acres
Overflow Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 29.2 mi, 162° S · 3,379 acres
Snowbird Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 29.2 mi, 248° W · 8,491 acres

Latest News: Bryson City

Loading news…

World News

Loading news-world…

More World News