North Carolina · FIPS 37047 · County seat: Whiteville
Columbus County, NC GIS & Parcel Viewer
Looking for lot lines or a parcel number in Columbus County, NC? The quickest route is Land Records for Columbus County, 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 Columbus County parcel map ↗
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Columbus County at a glance
| Official map | Land Records for Columbus County |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | mangomap.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Whiteville |
| Population | 50,121 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 938 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 37047 |
Where the parcel data comes from
It is a county-level map: Columbus County or the company it hires keeps the parcel layer up to date. As of our October 2026 test, anyone could open it without signing in or paying.
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.
Columbus County by the numbers
Census Bureau figures put Columbus County at about 50,121 people (2023 estimate) on roughly 938 square miles of land, which is about 53 residents per square mile. That makes it number 51 out of 100 North Carolina counties by population. Its county seat is Whiteville.
Counties next to Columbus County
If the property sits near a county line, the parcel may belong to a neighbor. These counties border Columbus County:
A note on accuracy
Keep in mind that a GIS parcel layer is a tax map, not a survey. For exact boundaries, look at the recorded deed and plat or hire a licensed land surveyor.