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Summerfield North Carolina Map

Explore Summerfield, 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 Summerfield, North Carolina

How to Use This Summerfield, North Carolina Map

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

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	Summerfield
State	North Carolina (NC)
County	Guilford County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	36.196913
Longitude	-79.89721
Population	10,951
Density	160.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	27886, 27834, 27358
Area Code	919, 984, 336
County Seat	Greensboro
School District	Guilford County Schools

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About Summerfield, North Carolina

Summerfield is a locality in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 10,951. The population density is 160.2 people per km². Summerfield is located at 36.1969°N, 79.8972°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Summerfield is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 27886, 27834, 27358.

Summerfield occupies a quiet stretch of the Piedmont where the earth rises and falls in long, rhythmic swells of red clay and heavy loam. It lies 11.2 miles east-northeast of Kernersville, NC (from Kernersville, NC: bearing 57°T), and is situated 5.3 miles east-northeast of Oak Ridge. The Mears Fork weaves through the landscape, its steady current carving a path that has defined the local drainage for generations. Beyond the immediate fields, the air holds a stillness that suggests the great distance to the Appalachian Mountains, which remain a faint, jagged promise on the western horizon. Residents often find that the golden light of late afternoon catches the trees surrounding the Guilford County and Town of Summerfield - Summerfield Community Park, turning the leaves into flickering copper. Only two miles away, the waters of Lake Brandt offer a reflective mirror to the sky, anchoring the serene geography of Summerfield.

Agriculture and the steady work of small-scale industry have long shaped the character of Summerfield, grounding its economy in the practical realities of the soil. Early settlers recognized the fertility of the region, establishing homesteads that relied on the reliable flow of water and the resilience of the surrounding woods. While the broader region eventually turned toward the production of textiles and tobacco, Summerfield maintained a more measured pace, favoring independent enterprise and local trade over the rapid sprawl of nearby hubs. Today, the economy reflects a transition toward professional services and specialized crafts, yet the influence of the land remains a constant thread in the local dialogue. This dedication to self-reliance ensures that the quiet productivity of the region continues to thrive without losing its authentic, industrious soul.

Cultural life in Summerfield is defined by a deep-seated courtesy and a preference for community gatherings that celebrate the changing of the seasons. Residents often congregate at the Guilford County and Town of Summerfield - Summerfield Community Park, a space that functions as a communal living room for those who value the outdoors. History permeates the local architecture, where well-preserved structures offer a physical record of the lives lived in this corner of North Carolina. While the region is often associated with the high-speed energy of professional racing, Summerfield prefers the quieter pursuit of local festivals and shared civic engagement. The town has been home to notable figures such as the musician and songwriter Laurelyn Dossett, whose work captures the folk traditions of the region with remarkable clarity. Life here moves with a thoughtful intention, honoring a legacy of hospitality that feels as natural as the turning of the seasons.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Guilford County Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 296° NW
Guilford County and Town of Summerfield - Summerfield Community Park (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 297° NW
City of Greensboro Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 181° S
Lake Brandt - US 220 N (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.8 mi, 181° S
Lake Brandt - Reedy Fork (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.9 mi, 201° S
Lake Higgins Marina (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 164° S
Piedmont Land Conservancy Preserve (Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 067° NE
Guilford County - Richardson-Taylor Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 110° E
Rainbow Magic Alpaca Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 4.3 mi, 178° S
Haw River State Park (State Park) — 4.5 mi, 037° NE
Mountains-to-Sea Trail (State Park) — 4.8 mi, 091° E
Joseph G. Gordan (Monument) — 5.2 mi, 152° SE
Schenck Monument (Monument) — 5.3 mi, 147° SE
Regulars' Monument (Monument) — 5.3 mi, 144° SE
Alligator (Public Artwork) — 5.8 mi, 142° SE
MoJo JoJo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 8.0 mi, 182° S
Barn Dinner Theater (Theatre) — 8.2 mi, 186° S
Audubon (Local Conservation Area) — 9.3 mi, 138° SE
O'Brien Art Gallery (Gallery) — 9.9 mi, 144° SE
The Marshall Muse Gallery (Gallery) — 10.3 mi, 143° SE
School of Theatre (Theatre) — 10.3 mi, 150° SE
Weatherspoon Art Museum (Museum) — 10.4 mi, 151° SE
GreenHill Center for NC Art (Gallery) — 10.4 mi, 144° SE
Center for Visual Arts (Arts Centre) — 10.4 mi, 144° SE
Art Alliance (Arts Centre) — 10.4 mi, 144° SE
AmStar Four Seasons Station (Cinema) — 11.4 mi, 165° S
Lawson Family Murder Museum (Museum) — 13.6 mi, 345° N
Overlook C (Viewpoint) — 18.8 mi, 245° SW
Browder Family Cemetery (Attraction) — 18.8 mi, 287° W
Uwharrie National Forest (National Forest) — 38.7 mi, 181° S · 52k acres

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