The U.S. Geological Survey records Graphite as a populated place. Its GNIS reference point is listed under the county label McDowell County, North Carolina, on the Montreat map. This identifies a geographic reference point, not the full community boundary, current administrative boundaries, or its legal incorporation status. Use the locality and county references below when checking an address or distinguishing similarly named places.
Nearby places are within 15 miles straight-line, not driving distances. They retain their own locality ownership and are not claimed to be inside this community.
Black Mountain · 4.4 miles straight-line · 145 Old Hwy 70 East, Black Mountain, NC, 28711
Map extract: 2026-09-03Black Mountain · 4.4 miles straight-line · 143 Old Hwy 70 East, Black Mountain, NC, 28711
Map extract: 2026-09-03Old Fort · 4.5 miles straight-line · 14 West Main Street, Old Fort, NC, 28762
Map extract: 2026-09-03Old Fort · 4.5 miles straight-line · 59 Commerce Street, Old Fort, NC, 28762
Map extract: 2026-09-03Old Fort · 4.5 miles straight-line · 27 East Main Street, Old Fort, NC, 28762
Map extract: 2026-09-03Listings describe map records, not recommendations or a guarantee that a business is open. Confirm opening hours and service availability directly before visiting.
USGS GNIS lists the reference point for Graphite under the county label McDowell County. A reference point is not a municipal boundary or proof of current administrative boundaries; consult the linked locality and county sources for the geographic identity.
These are nearby directory records, not businesses claimed to be inside Graphite: Old School Subs (Black Mountain, 4.4 miles straight-line); NO 1 China (Black Mountain, 4.4 miles straight-line); Black Beary's Cafe (Old Fort, 4.5 miles straight-line). Distances are measured straight-line from the locality reference point, not by road. Each listing retains its true locality.
For an address in McDowell County, confirm school assignment, utility service and permitting with the responsible provider or local authority. Nearby listings do not establish a school district, utility service territory or municipal boundary.
