North Carolina · FIPS 37023 · County seat: Morganton
Burke County, NC GIS & Parcel Viewer
Here is the direct link to the county parcel map covering Burke County, NC: the Burke County parcel map. Below you'll find basic facts about the county, steps for using the viewer, and nearby counties.
Open the Burke County parcel map ↗
Opens gis.burkenc.org in a new tab. We link out and never embed or copy parcel data.
Burke County at a glance
| Official map | Burke County parcel map |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | gis.burkenc.org |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Morganton |
| Population | 88,338 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 506 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 37023 |
Who runs this map
Burke County runs this viewer (directly or through a contracted vendor), which makes it the closest thing to the source for local parcel lines. When we tested the link in October 2026 it opened with no login and no fee.
Searching for a parcel, step by step
- Open the official link in a new tab.
- Accept any disclaimer, then look for a search box that takes street addresses, owners or parcel IDs.
- Zoom in and click a parcel to see its details.
- Use the map's layer controls to add aerials or other layers if they're offered.
Have a tax bill handy? The parcel or account number on it is usually the fastest way to search.
The county in brief
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Burke County's population at 88,338 in 2023, spread over about 506 square miles of land, or roughly 175 people per square mile. That makes it number 33 out of 100 North Carolina counties by population. Its county seat is Morganton.
Neighboring counties
Parcels close to the edge of Burke County can fall in the next county over. Neighboring counties:
- Avery County
- Caldwell County
- Catawba County
- Cleveland County
- Lincoln County
- McDowell County
- Rutherford County
Before you rely on the lines
The lines you see online are approximate. They're good for finding a lot and its parcel number, but a legal boundary question needs the recorded plat or a surveyor.