East Flat Rock North Carolina Map
Explore East Flat Rock, North Carolina, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the East Flat Rock, 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.
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. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
Interactive Map of East Flat Rock, North Carolina
How to Use This East Flat Rock, North Carolina Map
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for East Flat Rock, 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 East Flat Rock and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
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. 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 East Flat Rock.
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 | East Flat Rock |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Henderson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 35.280117 |
| Longitude | -82.422063 |
| Population | 6,323 |
| Density | 594.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28726, 28792 |
| Area Code | 828 |
| County Seat | Hendersonville |
| School District | Henderson County Schools |
About East Flat Rock, North Carolina
East Flat Rock is a locality in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,323. The population density is 594.3 people per km². East Flat Rock is located at 35.2801°N, 82.4221°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28792.
East Flat Rock, North Carolina, unfolds across a landscape defined by the gentle embrace of the Blue Ridge Mountains to its west, their hazy blue silhouettes a constant presence on the horizon. It lies 3.5 miles southeast of Hendersonville, NC (from Hendersonville, NC: bearing 141°T), and is situated 4.3 miles southwest of Dana. The land here is characterized by fertile valleys and sloping fields, where the crisp mountain air carries the scent of pine and damp earth, particularly after a soft rain. Creeks, like the clear waters of Clear Creek, meander through the terrain, feeding the verdant growth that carpets the region, and the quality of the light at dusk, a warm, honeyed glow, seems to linger longer here, painting the western sky with strokes of orange and purple. The history of East Flat Rock is interwoven with the broader narrative of Western North Carolina, a region once shaped by agricultural pursuits and the burgeoning textile industry that brought fiber and fortune to many families. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of a life connected to the land, established farms and small businesses, fostering a sense of self-reliance that still resonates today. While large-scale manufacturing has largely receded, the spirit of local enterprise persists, with many residents finding their livelihoods in small businesses, skilled trades, and the service sector that caters to the growing population drawn to the area's natural beauty and tranquil pace. The cultural character of East Flat Rock is one of quiet neighborliness and a deep appreciation for the simple rhythms of life, echoing the courteous Southern register characteristic of this part of the state. While East Flat Rock may not boast globally recognized figures, its heart beats with the collective spirit of its people, who gather for local events like the annual community picnic or the farmers' market, where the bounty of the season is shared with pride. The presence of the historic Flat Rock Playhouse, a professional regional theater, serves as a cultural anchor, drawing patrons from miles around and offering a stage for both established talent and emerging artists, reflecting a community that values artistic expression.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- East Flat Rock Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 065° NE
- Conserving Carolina - King Creek Flats (Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 199° S
- The Park At Flat Rock (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 306° NW
- Conserving Carolina Preserve (Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 141° SE
- Green River Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 124° SE
- Western North Carolina Air Museum (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 338° N
- Glassy Mountain Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.2 mi, 243° SW
- Henderson County - Jackson Park (Local Recreation) — 2.5 mi, 339° N
- Dixie Highway Monument (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 317° NW
- Mineral & Lapidary Museum (Museum) — 3.3 mi, 320° NW
- City of Hendersonville - William H. King Memorial Park (Local Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 331° NW
- Philip Jackson Hart house ruins (Historic Ruins) — 4.9 mi, 193° S
- Heartwood Gallery (Gallery) — 5.2 mi, 126° SE
- Wood Berry Gallery (Gallery) — 5.2 mi, 126° SE
- Honking Tonkers Gallery (Gallery) — 5.2 mi, 126° SE
- Joel Poinsett Home Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 6.5 mi, 177° S
- Big Bradley Falls (Attraction) — 7.4 mi, 096° E
- Ride Rock Creek - Mountain Bike Park (Attraction) — 7.5 mi, 226° SW
- Edneyville High School Monument (Monument) — 9.1 mi, 030° NE
- Jones Gap State Park (State Park) — 11.2 mi, 216° SW
- Tryon Theatre (Cinema) — 11.5 mi, 115° SE
- Chimney Rock State Park (State Park) — 11.7 mi, 047° NE
- Grassy Creek Falls (Attraction) — 12.0 mi, 241° SW
- Triple Falls (Attraction) — 12.4 mi, 243° SW
- Polk County History Museum (Museum) — 12.7 mi, 099° E
- Doughboy Statue (Monument) — 12.7 mi, 099° E
- Pisgah National Forest (National Forest) — 12.7 mi, 295° NW · 511k acres
- Pisgah National Game Refuge (National Conservation Area) — 13.8 mi, 312° NW · 72k acres
- Orange Bear (Public Artwork) — 16.0 mi, 115° SE
- Shining Rock Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 21.8 mi, 284° W · 18k acres
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About This East Flat Rock Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of East Flat Rock, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.280117, -82.422063. 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 East Flat Rock and Henderson County.
Detailed location data for East Flat Rock includes the ZIP code (28726), telephone area code (828), county seat of Henderson County (Hendersonville), and school district assignment (Henderson County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct East Flat Rock is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
