North Carolina · FIPS 37041 · County seat: Edenton
Chowan County, NC GIS & Parcel Viewer
Looking for lot lines or a parcel number in Chowan County, NC? The quickest route is the Chowan County ArcGIS parcel map, the county parcel map we keep on file for this county. We link straight to it and add a few tips for getting around.
Open the Chowan County parcel map ↗
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Map and county facts
| Official map | Chowan County ArcGIS parcel map |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | arcgis.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Edenton |
| Population | 13,891 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 173 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 37041 |
About the official source
Chowan 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. The viewer is built with ArcGIS Web AppBuilder; if a disclaimer pops up, accept it to continue.
- Use the search widget, usually in the upper left, to find a street address or parcel ID.
- Click a parcel to open its info window.
- The widget bar holds extras such as the layer list, basemap switcher, measure and print tools.
Many parcel sites expect owner names last name first. If a full name finds nothing, try just the surname.
Chowan County by the numbers
Census Bureau figures put Chowan County at about 13,891 people (2023 estimate) on roughly 173 square miles of land, which is about 80 residents per square mile. Among North Carolina's 100 counties, it is the 89th largest by population. Another 61 square miles of water fall within its lines, according to Census mapping. The county seat is Edenton.
Counties next to Chowan County
If the property sits near a county line, the parcel may belong to a neighbor. These counties border Chowan County:
Before you rely on the lines
Treat the map as a guide, not a boundary survey: parcel outlines are often shifted a bit from the real corners. A licensed surveyor settles exact lines.