Graham County Map, North Carolina, USA

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Map of Graham County - Graham County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Graham County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Graham County located in the map, major cities in Graham county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Graham County, North Carolina

About Graham County, North Carolina

Graham County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Robbinsville. As per 2020 census, the population of Graham County is 8043 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 302 sq mi (782 km2). Graham County was established on 1872.

Facts about Graham County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionWestern North Carolina / Appalachian Mountains (near Tennessee border)
County SeatRobbinsville
Named AfterWilliam A. Graham (Governor & U.S. Senator)
Established1872
Coordinates~35.15° N, 83.80° W
Total Area~301.65 sq mi
Land Area~291.97 sq mi
Water Area~9.68 sq mi
Population (2020)~8,030
Estimated Population (2024)~8,179
Population Density~27.5 per sq mi
Major CommunitiesRobbinsville, Lake Santeetlah, Fontana Dam
Main IndustriesTourism & recreation, Agriculture, Forestry
Major RoadsU.S. Highway 129, NC Highway 143, NC Highway 28
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForNantahala National Forest & Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Fontana Lake & Dam, scenic mountain landscapes & Cherohala Skyway
Websitehttps://www.grahamcounty.org

Top Attractions in Graham County, North Carolina

  • Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest – Old-growth forest trails.
  • Fontana Lake – Boating and fishing.
  • Cheoah Bald – Mountain views.
  • Nantahala National Forest – Hiking and scenery.
  • Yellow Creek Falls – Scenic waterfall hike.
  • Appalachian Trail Access – Long-distance hiking.
  • Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center – Arts and music.
  • Robbinsville Downtown – Shops and dining.
  • Santeetlah Lake – Kayaking and views.
  • Tail of the Dragon – Scenic mountain drive.

Cities & Towns in Graham County, North Carolina

Robbinsville, Stecoah, Tapoco, Fontana Village