Maxton North Carolina Map
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| City | Maxton |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Robeson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 34.735162 |
| Longitude | -79.348932 |
| Population | 2,330 |
| Density | 343.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28364 |
| Area Code | 704, 980 |
| County Seat | Lumberton |
| School District | Robeson County Schools |
About Maxton, North Carolina
Maxton is a locality in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,330. The population density is 343.1 people per km². Maxton is located at 34.7352°N, 79.3489°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28364.
Maxton occupies a flat, expansive stretch of the North Carolina interior where the horizon seems to press down with a heavy, humid stillness upon the fields. It lies 7.0 miles east-southeast of Laurinburg, NC (from Laurinburg, NC: bearing 113°T), and is situated 9.5 miles west-northwest of Pembroke. The Jowers Branch cuts a slow, dark path through the earth, winding past the quiet perimeter of Beacham Park where the pines offer a thin, needle-strewn shade against the midday sun. Only a mile away, the surface of Maxton Pond remains largely undisturbed, reflecting the shifting charcoal clouds that drift in from the west. The air here holds the scent of damp loam and pine resin, a grounded atmosphere that feels far removed from the turbulent restlessness of the distant coast. Maxton emerged from the steady labor of agricultural cycles, its economy long defined by the rhythmic sowing and reaping of tobacco and the steady pulse of local commerce. Brick storefronts bear the faint, weathered indentations of decades spent leaning into the regional economy, while the echoes of the textile era linger in the quietude of the streets. The cultural character of Maxton is forged in the persistence of its people, who navigate the deliberate pace of the seasons with a quiet, courteous formality. Even as the modern world encroaches, the memory of the land remains, held in the way light fades across the flat fields at dusk, turning the stubble of the harvest into a shimmering, bronze expanse that defines the quiet endurance of the place.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Beacham Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 281° W
- Maxton Community Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 044° NE
- Lumber State Natural and Scenic River (State Park) — 1.5 mi, 072° E
- Lumber River State Park (State Park) — 4.8 mi, 122° SE
- McIntosh Bay Complex Preserve (Conservation Area) — 7.2 mi, 339° N
- Mcintosh Bay Complex (Conservation Area) — 7.4 mi, 335° NW
- The Highlander (Public Artwork) — 7.6 mi, 273° W
- Scotland County - James L. Morgan Recreation Complex (Local Recreation) — 8.0 mi, 280° W
- Red Springs Historical Museum (Museum) — 11.1 mi, 062° NE
- Sandhills Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 11.1 mi, 001° N
- Lake Paul Wallace (State Recreation Area) — 18.9 mi, 252° W
- Duty Honor Country (Monument) — 22.0 mi, 299° NW
- Parkton Animal Oasis (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 22.8 mi, 055° NE
- Howitzer (Monument) — 27.7 mi, 054° NE
- Union Station Railroad Museum (Museum) — 27.7 mi, 351° N
- Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve-Museum (Museum) — 28.5 mi, 358° N
- Farm Service Agency Interest Of Sc (National Wildlife Refuge) — 29.1 mi, 268° W · 452 acres
- Cheraw Center for Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 30.4 mi, 265° W
- Creation Museum (Museum) — 30.5 mi, 355° N
- Griffin's Whirl (Viewpoint) — 31.0 mi, 140° SE
- Carolina Philharmonic (Arts Centre) — 32.5 mi, 348° N
- Rankin Museum of American Heritage (Museum) — 33.1 mi, 315° NW
- WWII Memorial (Monument) — 33.9 mi, 355° N
- ARTworks Vass (Gallery) — 36.2 mi, 006° N
- Cape Fear River Trail (Attraction) — 36.5 mi, 048° NE
- Clark Park Falls (Attraction) — 36.6 mi, 048° NE
- Greek Amphitheater (Theatre) — 38.4 mi, 044° NE
- ZipQuest Waterfall Treetop Adventure (Attraction) — 39.9 mi, 044° NE
- Uwharrie National Forest (National Forest) — 42.9 mi, 324° NW · 52k acres
- Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 46.1 mi, 257° W · 92k acres
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About This Maxton Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Maxton, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.735162, -79.348932. 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 Maxton and Robeson County.
Detailed location data for Maxton includes the ZIP code (28364), telephone area code (704, 980), county seat of Robeson County (Lumberton), and school district assignment (Robeson County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.
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 Maxton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
