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Mount Airy North Carolina Map

Explore Mount Airy, 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 Mount Airy, North Carolina

How to Use This Mount Airy, North Carolina Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Mount Airy, 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 Mount Airy.

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	Mount Airy
State	North Carolina (NC)
County	Surry County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	36.508487
Longitude	-80.614538
Population	10,676
Density	352.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	27030
Area Code	336
County Seat	Dobson
School District	Mount Airy City Schools

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About Mount Airy, North Carolina

Mount Airy is a locality in Surry County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 10,676. The population density is 352.6 people per km². Mount Airy is located at 36.5085°N, 80.6145°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Mount Airy is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 27030.

Mount Airy occupies a quiet expanse of the piedmont, where the landscape stretches toward the distant Appalachian Mountains far to the west. It lies 29.7 miles north-northwest of Lewisville, NC (from Lewisville, NC: bearing 339°T), and is situated 19.5 miles south-southeast of Hillsville. The Ararat River winds through the lower elevations, its current providing a steady, rhythmic pulse to the surrounding woodland and cleared fields. Residents often gather at Riverside Park, a green expanse that serves as a focal point for outdoor recreation and community activity. The air here carries a crisp, inland clarity, especially during the long, golden afternoons of autumn when the foliage turns to deep shades of copper and bronze. Those who venture further afield may seek out the quiet reaches of Run Trail for a solitary walk through the timber.

Mount Airy traces its enduring stability to a legacy of granite extraction and textile production that once defined the regional economy. The massive quarry, a deep and impressive scar of white stone, remains a primary landmark that highlights the strength of the local earth. Agriculture historically played a significant role in the development of the region, with tobacco fields once serving as the economic backbone of the surrounding countryside. While modern industry has diversified to include a broader array of manufacturing and service sectors, the industrious spirit of the early settlers persists in the current workplace. The local economy continues to adapt, balancing the preservation of its traditional skills with a measured approach to contemporary growth.

Mount Airy maintains a cultural identity deeply rooted in the musical traditions of the region, where the banjo and fiddle echo the heritage of the upland settlers. This legacy is celebrated through various local gatherings that emphasize the preservation of authentic folk arts and the transmission of regional lore. Andy Griffith, whose influence on American television remains profound, drew inspiration from the sensibilities of his youth in Mount Airy to shape his most enduring creative works. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the downtown district, where the architecture reflects a mid-century character that has been carefully maintained over the decades. The pace of daily life encourages a deliberate, thoughtful interaction among neighbors, fostering a sense of continuity that is increasingly rare.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Veterans Memorial Park (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 342° N
Mount Airy Museum of Regional History (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 145° SE
Riverside Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 104° E
Earle (Cinema) — 0.7 mi, 146° SE
Andy Griffith Playhouse (Theatre) — 0.8 mi, 157° SE
Blackmon Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 0.9 mi, 153° SE
City of Mount Airy - Westwood Park (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 324° NW
Wally's Service Station (Attraction) — 1.1 mi, 143° SE
Thunder Road Museum (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 266° W
Pilot Mountain Overlook (Viewpoint) — 10.2 mi, 026° NE
Stewarts Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.7 mi, 304° NW
Piedmont Land Conservancy Preserve (Conservation Area) — 11.0 mi, 287° W
Pilot Mountain State Park (State Park) — 12.0 mi, 147° SE
Vaughn-Woltz Order of the Arrow Campfire Arena Time Capsule (Monument) — 13.1 mi, 260° W
Blue Ridge Music Center (Attraction) — 13.8 mi, 289° W
Crooked Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 13.9 mi, 316° NW
Crouse's Chimney (Historic Ruins) — 13.9 mi, 262° W
Rider Falls (Attraction) — 15.4 mi, 120° SE
Hanging Rock State Park (State Park) — 15.6 mi, 120° SE
RM Collins Memorial (Monument) — 16.2 mi, 116° SE
Carolina Ziplines Canopy Tour (Attraction) — 16.8 mi, 111° E
Surry County Historical Farm Museum (Museum) — 17.3 mi, 160° S
Blue Star Memorial (Monument) — 17.6 mi, 142° SE
Chestnut Creek School of the Arts (Arts Centre) — 20.2 mi, 302° NW
Jeff Matthews Museum (Museum) — 20.4 mi, 301° NW
John Harmon Gallery (Public Artwork) — 22.4 mi, 253° W
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 25.4 mi, 319° NW · 155k acres
Jefferson National Forest (National Forest) — 25.7 mi, 316° NW · 733k acres
Little Dry Run Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 36.6 mi, 301° NW · 2,856 acres
Cherokee National Forest (National Forest) — 58.1 mi, 277° W · 662k acres

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