Durham County Map, North Carolina
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Durham County, North Carolina
The heart of the Research Triangle beats in Durham County. Home to Duke University, this place has brains and soul. Downtown Durham buzzes with energy.
It’s where tobacco built an empire, and now startups and biotech firms fuel the economy. But old tobacco warehouses have found new life as hip restaurants and art spaces. The Durham Bulls still play ball, just like in the movies.
You’ll find the county in the north-central part of North Carolina, rubbing shoulders with Wake and Orange counties. History runs deep here. Civil rights leaders made their stand here.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Durham County |
| County Seat | Durham |
| Population | Approximately 350,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Durham, Research Triangle Park |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 85, Interstate 40, U.S. Route 70 |
| FIPS Code | 37-063 |
| Total Area | 298 square miles (land and water) |
| Adjacent Counties | Person County (North), Granville County (Northeast), Wake County (East), Chatham County (South), Orange County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| State | North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 36.0226° N, 78.9036° W |
| Etymology | Named after Durham, England, due to early settlers from the region |
| Major Landmarks | Duke University, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Museum of Life and Science |
| Website | Durham County Website |
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Durham County Road Map
Despite its size, Durham County is highway-rich. I-85 crosses from east to west across the top. Whereas I-40 cuts across the southern edge, just below the city. For a closer look at all its highways, use our map’s zoom tool.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Durham County Satellite Map
The city takes up the middle. It’s dense, sprawling, and gray. Yet green dominates the edges. Forests and small lakes cluster in the north and west. Though it’s urban at heart, Durham still hides plenty of trees from above.
OUTLINE MAP
Durham County Blank Map
Durham County is compact and squared off, more or less. It doesn’t touch another state, and it borders only five counties. The shape is simple, almost boxy.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 5 neighboring counties of Durham 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.