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Walkertown North Carolina Map

Explore Walkertown, 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 Walkertown, North Carolina

How to Use This Walkertown, North Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	36.149274
Longitude	-80.169053
Population	5,692
Density	328.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	27051, 28711, 28323, 27105
Area Code	704, 980, 336
County Seat	Winston-Salem
School District	Forsyth County Schools

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About Walkertown, North Carolina

Walkertown is a locality in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,692. The population density is 328.1 people per km². Walkertown is located at 36.1493°N, 80.1691°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Walkertown is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 27051, 28711, 28323.

Walkertown rests upon the gentle, rolling contours of the North Carolina piedmont, a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Old Field Creek as it meanders through the terrain. It lies 5.9 miles northwest of Kernersville, NC (from Kernersville, NC: bearing 311°T), and is situated 7.3 miles northeast of Winston-Salem.

The earth here holds a clay-rich firmness, providing a steady foundation for the local topography that stretches far inland, reaching toward the distant, hazy blue silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains. Residents often gather at the Town of Walkertown Open Space - Town Center, where the open expanse allows the afternoon light to linger across the grass in long, golden stretches. Though the Piedmont Quarry lies seven miles away as a reminder of the region’s structural bones, the immediate vicinity remains characterized by quiet, wooded pockets and verdant clearings. Salem Lake, situated five miles from the center, offers a reflective surface that mirrors the changing colors of the canopy throughout the seasons.

Walkertown traces its origins to the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the agricultural potential of this fertile red soil. Historically, the local economy thrived on the rhythmic cycles of tobacco cultivation and the steady hum of textile production, foundational industries that shaped the daily habits of generations. Today, the economic landscape has shifted toward a broader mix of small businesses and regional services that sustain the residents while maintaining the quietude of the local atmosphere. The legacy of those early trade roots remains visible in the sturdy architecture of older structures that stand as quiet observers of the changing times. This steady, grounded approach to development ensures that Walkertown retains its unique identity even as the surrounding region continues to evolve in its professional and industrial pursuits.

Cultural life in Walkertown moves with a deliberate, Southern cadence, favoring neighborly connections and the preservation of long-standing traditions. Local events often center on the Town of Walkertown Open Space - Town Center, which serves as a communal hearth for seasonal gatherings and community milestones. While the broader region is celebrated for its distinctive culinary traditions and musical heritage, the daily character here is defined by an understated courtesy and a genuine appreciation for the slow passage of hours. No singular, globally famous figure claims this specific soil as their origin, allowing the collective stories of the people themselves to take precedence over individual celebrity. Life in Walkertown proceeds with a dignified simplicity, where the rustle of leaves and the distant sounds of a workday ending create a soundtrack of persistent, quiet endurance.

Nearby Outdoor Places

City of Winston-Salem Open Space - Salem Lake (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 180° S
City of Winston-Salem Open Space - Winston Lake (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 227° SW
Bagley Field Park (Local Park) — 2.5 mi, 110° E
Overlook B (Viewpoint) — 5.0 mi, 202° S
George Henry Black (Public Artwork) — 5.4 mi, 228° SW
A/perture Cinema (Cinema) — 5.6 mi, 231° SW
Original Site of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 224° SW
Guilford County Park (Local Park) — 6.8 mi, 106° E
Bethabara Visitor Center (Museum) — 7.2 mi, 274° W
Browder Family Cemetery (Attraction) — 9.3 mi, 343° N
Creative Drama Children's Theater Performing Arts Studio & Playhouse (Theatre) — 14.4 mi, 238° SW
Site of Sunny Acres (Monument) — 14.9 mi, 255° W
Barn Dinner Theater (Theatre) — 15.1 mi, 109° E
Hanging Rock State Park (State Park) — 15.3 mi, 348° N
Rainbow Magic Alpaca Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 15.3 mi, 094° E
MoJo JoJo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 15.6 mi, 107° E
Washington Street Historic District (Monument) — 16.0 mi, 144° SE
Centennial Station Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 16.3 mi, 144° SE
High Point Theatre (Arts Centre) — 16.3 mi, 145° SE
Tanglewood Festival of Lights (Attraction) — 16.5 mi, 235° SW
Upper Casscades (Attraction) — 17.9 mi, 342° N
Hidden Falls (Attraction) — 18.0 mi, 344° N
Pilot Mountain State Park (State Park) — 18.7 mi, 294° NW
AmStar Four Seasons Station (Cinema) — 19.7 mi, 113° SE

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