Caldwell County Map, North Carolina
We allow you to use our Caldwell County map. Attribution is required.
Caldwell County, North Carolina
Caldwell County is located in western North Carolina, right where the mountains meet the foothills. This means the county is full of hiking trails.
Lenoir is the biggest city and county seat. It has a cool sculpture walk downtown. You’ll find the “Miracle of Hickory” polio hospital in Hickory.
Wilson Creek is great for kayaking and trout fishing is popular too. Don’t forget that the area has a rich musical heritage too. Caldwell County is a place where natural beauty and mountain scenery go hand in hand.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Caldwell County |
| County Seat | Lenoir |
| Population | Approximately 85,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Lenoir, Granite Falls, Hudson, Sawmills |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 321, U.S. Route 70, North Carolina State Route 18 |
| FIPS Code | 37-027 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 474 square miles (472 sq mi land, 2 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Watauga County (North), Wilkes County (Northeast), Alexander County (East), Catawba County (Southeast), Burke County (South), Avery County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35.9070° N, 81.5320° W |
| Etymology | Named after Joseph Caldwell, the first president of the University of North Carolina |
| Major Landmarks | Bunker Hill Covered Bridge, Wilson Creek, Caldwell Heritage Museum |
| Website | Caldwell County Website |
North Carolina County Maps
Get to know all the counties in North Carolina with our map collection.
