Orange County Map, North Carolina
Orange County Map Collection
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Orange County, North Carolina
Orange County sits in the Piedmont region of central North Carolina. Universities shape the culture here. Chapel Hill is home to UNC, one of the oldest public schools in the U.S.
Hillsborough is the county seat, which is more situated in the center of the county. Local farmers’ markets are popular year-round. You’ll find some great hiking trails in the nearby mountains.
The county has a thriving food scene. The area is known for its progressive politics. It’s a place where Southern traditions meet modern thinking. Orange County attracts creative types from all over.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Orange County |
| County Seat | Hillsborough |
| Population | Approximately 160,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, Carrboro |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 70, U.S. Route 15 |
| FIPS Code | 37-135 |
| Total Area | 397 square miles (land and water) |
| Adjacent Counties | Person County (Northeast), Durham County (East), Chatham County (South), Alamance County (West), Caswell County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| State | North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 36.0801° N, 79.1091° W |
| Etymology | Named possibly after Prince William V of Orange |
| Major Landmarks | University of North Carolina, Eno River State Park |
| Website | Orange County Website |
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Orange County Road Map
College towns and countryside create an unusual mix of roads. I-40 and I-85 merge briefly in the southern part of the county before splitting again. U.S. 70 and NC 86 run north of Hillsborough. Our map’s zoom tool helps make sense of all the road network here.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Orange County Satellite Map
Chapel Hill is leafy even from above. You can see how its neighborhoods blend into the trees. Hillsborough is smaller but distinct. Forests blanket the north and west, while fields spread across the southern edge. Despite all the development, the green canopy still dominates our satellite imagery.
OUTLINE MAP
Orange County Blank Map
Orange County is almost rectangular in shape and is tall from top to bottom. The county doesn’t touch any states and is completely within North Carolina.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 5 neighboring counties of Orange 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.