Cabarrus County Map, North Carolina
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Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Cabarrus County is just northeast of Charlotte in the Piedmont region. Speed demons, listen up! Cabarrus County is home to the Charlotte Motor Speedway. NASCAR fans come here year-round.
But there’s more than just racing. Concord Mills is a shopper’s destination. Now there’s also a thriving craft beer scene.
The county has deep roots in textile manufacturing. Gold was first discovered here back in 1799. In fact, Reed Gold Mine is still open for tours. You can even pan for gold yourself.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Cabarrus County |
| County Seat | Concord |
| Population | Approximately 250,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Mount Pleasant |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 85, U.S. Route 29, U.S. Route 601 |
| FIPS Code | 37-025 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 364 square miles (362 sq mi land, 2 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Rowan County (North), Stanly County (East), Union County (South), Mecklenburg County (West), Iredell County (North) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35.4160° N, 80.5990° W |
| Etymology | Named after Stephen Cabarrus, speaker of the North Carolina House of Commons |
| Major Landmarks | Concord Mills, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Kannapolis Intimidators stadium |
| Website | Cabarrus County Website |
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Cabarrus County Road Map
Cabarrus lies just northeast of Charlotte, so traffic matters. I-85 is the main artery, running right through Concord. U.S. Route 601 also slices diagonally through the county. It’s helpful, but slower. Follow every highway with our zoom tool and road map below.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Cabarrus County Satellite Map
From above, development dominates the west side. All the neighborhoods and shopping centers in Concord and Kannapolis really stand out. But toward the east, fields and forests spread out more evenly.
OUTLINE MAP
Cabarrus County Blank Map
Cabarrus looks like a tilted diamond or even a pizza slice. No major rivers mark its edges. Though it’s close to South Carolina, it doesn’t share a border. It touches five other counties within the state.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 5 neighboring counties of Cabarrus County:
North Carolina County Map
North Carolina’s 100 counties don’t all play by the same rules. Some lean into beach life, others into barbecue or bluegrass. Sometimes all three. You’ll find waterfalls, farmland, and NASCAR.