Pisgah Forest North Carolina Map

About Pisgah Forest, North Carolina

Pisgah Forest is a locality in Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Pisgah Forest is located at 35.2543°N, 82.7001°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28768.

Pisgah Forest lies cradled by the ancient, verdant embrace of western North Carolina's rolling terrain, a place where the Davidson River carves its persistent path through the landscape, its waters a constant murmur against the stones. It lies 14.2 miles west-southwest of Hendersonville, NC (from Hendersonville, NC: bearing 252°T), and is situated 7.4 miles southwest of Etowah. The air here, even on a mild afternoon, carries the crisp, clean scent of pine and damp earth, a testament to the proximity of Buck Forest and the vast, untamed wilderness that surrounds it. Sunlight, when it filters through the dense canopy, paints shifting mosaics on the forest floor, illuminating moss-covered rocks and the intricate patterns of fallen leaves. The land itself, a rich loam, slopes and dips, forming the quiet contours of Fortune Cove and hinting at the unseen springs that feed the Davidson River’s steady flow. This is a locality shaped by the enduring spirit of the Appalachian Mountains, though the imposing peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains lie some distance away. The Transylvani Activity Center, a Local Recreation and Education Center, stands as a modern counterpoint to the region's deep-rooted history, a place where the community gathers. Historically, the economy of Pisgah Forest has been tied to the bounty of the land, from timber to the natural resources that draw visitors seeking solace and adventure. The Black Mountain Trail offers a path into this wild heart, while the distant roar of Glencannon Falls is a reminder of nature's raw power. The nearest named lake, Noname, lies close, reflecting the sky and the surrounding trees, a quiet pool in the larger narrative of this inland haven.

About This Pisgah Forest Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pisgah Forest, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.254281, -82.700124. 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 Pisgah Forest and Transylvania County.

Detailed location data for Pisgah Forest includes the ZIP code (28712), telephone area code (828), county seat of Transylvania County (Brevard), and school district assignment. 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 Pisgah Forest is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.