Catawba County Map, North Carolina
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Catawba County, North Carolina
Catawba County is in western North Carolina, part of the Charlotte metro area. Hickory is the biggest city and it’s famous for furniture making.
If you like German food, you’ll love Catawba County. The county is full of parks and trails. Lake Norman is great for boating. Newton is the county seat.
There’s a thriving arts scene. The Hickory Motor Speedway is known as the “Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars”. You can tour a nuclear power plant here. All in all, the area has a strong manufacturing heritage.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Catawba County |
| County Seat | Newton |
| Population | Approximately 170,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Newton, Hickory, Conover, Maiden |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 40, U.S. Route 70, North Carolina State Route 16 |
| FIPS Code | 37-035 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 412 square miles (399 sq mi land, 13 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Alexander County (North), Iredell County (East), Lincoln County (South), Caldwell County (Northwest), Burke County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35.6730° N, 81.2170° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Catawba Native American tribe |
| Major Landmarks | Lake Norman, Hickory Motor Speedway, Catawba Science Center |
| Website | Catawba County Website |
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Catawba County Road Map
Catawba has solid east-west access. I-40 stretches straight across the top, linking Hickory to the rest of the state. Then, U.S. Route 321 runs north-south, intersecting near Newton. Despite its hills, Catawba stays well connected. Try our zoom tool to explore our Catawba road map below.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Catawba County Satellite Map
Lake Hickory curves along and probable jumps out first. Hickory itself appears as a dense cluster, surrounded by green. Despite the urban growt, forests fill in many gaps. Although farmland is scattered, the woods take up most of thhe space.
OUTLINE MAP
Catawba County Blank Map
Catawba County has a wide, irregular shape, stretched east to west. Lake Hickory and the Catawba River marks much of the northern border. While the county doesn’t touch another state, most edges are clean.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 5 neighboring counties of Catawba 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.