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King North Carolina Map

Explore King, North Carolina, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of King, North Carolina

How to Use This King, North Carolina Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for King, North Carolina. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of North Carolina or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to King.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	King
State	North Carolina (NC)
County	Stokes County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	36.280694
Longitude	-80.35922
Population	7,197
Density	459.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	27021
Area Code	336
County Seat	Danbury
School District	Stokes County Schools

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About King, North Carolina

King is a locality in Stokes County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,197. The population density is 459.7 people per km². King is located at 36.2807°N, 80.3592°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. King is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 27021.

King displays a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of Crooked Run Creek as it winds through the verdant terrain. It lies 13.1 miles north-northeast of Lewisville, NC (from Lewisville, NC: bearing 15°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north of Pfafftown. The land surrounding King rises and falls with a rhythmic grace, far removed from any maritime influence as it rests deep within the inland plains. Residents often find respite in the City of King - Central Park, where the afternoon light filters through the canopy to touch the earth in soft, golden patches. Those who seek the rugged beauty of the high country may look toward the horizon, where the distant Appalachian Mountains provide a permanent, hazy backdrop to the local horizon. The stillness of Little Yadkin Watershed Lake Six offers a reflective mirror to the sky, completing a geography that feels both intimate and expansive.

King traces its origins to the legacy of tobacco cultivation and the industrious spirit that once centered on local textile production. These early trades shaped the economy into a resilient system that has adapted to the shifting tides of the modern workforce. The nearby Mica Pit stands as a quiet reminder of the geological resources that have long punctuated the regional landscape. Today, the economy in King balances traditional manufacturing with a growing service sector that supports the daily needs of its inhabitants. Hard work remains a quiet virtue here, woven into the routine of those who keep the local commerce moving forward. The stability of these industries provides a foundation upon which the future of the area continues to build.

Cultural life in King centers on a shared appreciation for the land and a deep-rooted sense of southern hospitality. Visitors often venture out to explore the beauty of Tory Falls, where the sound of moving water creates a natural sanctuary, or test their endurance along the Cooks Wall Trail. The pace of daily existence is marked by the changing seasons, which dictate the rhythm of local gatherings and seasonal events. While King maintains a modest profile, it is proud to have been the birthplace of racing legend Richard Childress, whose influence remains a point of local pride. Community life thrives in the spaces where neighbors meet, fostering a character defined more by genuine connection than by artifice. In every quiet corner, the spirit of the people reflects the enduring, grounded nature of the earth they call home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

City of King - Central Park (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 166° S
City of King - Recreation Acres (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 290° W
City of King Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 263° W
Pilot Mountain Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.9 mi, 298° NW
Blue Star Memorial (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 298° NW
Piedmont Land Conservancy Preserve - Little Yadkin River Bluffs (Conservation Area) — 5.5 mi, 245° SW
Pinnacle Lions Park (Local Park) — 5.6 mi, 306° NW
Pilot Mountain State Park (State Park) — 6.1 mi, 303° NW
Graveyard Trail (State Conservation Area) — 7.0 mi, 169° S
Hanging Rock State Park (State Park) — 7.0 mi, 357° N
Browder Family Cemetery (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 091° E
Rider Falls (Attraction) — 8.1 mi, 355° N
Surry County Historical Farm Museum (Museum) — 8.3 mi, 266° W
RM Collins Memorial (Monument) — 8.7 mi, 003° N
Torys Falls (Attraction) — 9.0 mi, 021° N
Balanced Rock (Attraction) — 9.2 mi, 028° NE
Bethabara Visitor Center (Museum) — 9.3 mi, 158° S
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 10.1 mi, 017° N
Stoneman's Raid (Monument) — 12.3 mi, 044° NE
Stokes County Arts Council (Arts Centre) — 12.3 mi, 044° NE
A/perture Cinema (Cinema) — 14.1 mi, 154° SE
Balancing Act (Public Artwork) — 14.1 mi, 153° SE
Creative Drama Children's Theater Performing Arts Studio & Playhouse (Theatre) — 16.8 mi, 185° S
Tractor Brown's Museum (Museum) — 20.3 mi, 241° SW
Earle (Cinema) — 20.5 mi, 318° NW
Mount Airy Museum of Regional History (Museum) — 20.6 mi, 318° NW
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 46.6 mi, 318° NW · 155k acres
Jefferson National Forest (National Forest) — 46.9 mi, 317° NW · 733k acres
Birkhead Mountains Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 50.9 mi, 151° SE · 5,216 acres
Uwharrie National Forest (National Forest) — 51.1 mi, 153° SE · 52k acres

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