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Winston-Salem North Carolina Map

Explore Winston-Salem, 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 Winston-Salem, North Carolina

How to Use This Winston-Salem, North Carolina Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Winston-Salem, 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 Winston-Salem.

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

Latitude	36.102863
Longitude	-80.260829
Population	249,545
Density	726.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	27101, 27110, 27102, 27103, 27104
Area Code	336
County Seat	Winston-Salem
School District	Forsyth County Schools

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About Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston-Salem is a locality in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States. With a population of 249,545, Winston-Salem is a major urban centre in North Carolina. The population density is 726.2 people per km². Winston-Salem is located at 36.1029°N, 80.2608°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Winston-Salem is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 27101, 27110, 27102.

Winston-Salem anchors the rolling landscape of the North Carolina piedmont, a place where the light at dusk settles long and amber across the red clay. The Tar Branch carves a quiet path through the terrain, marking the earth as it flows toward its eventual confluence, while the geological presence of the Piedmont Quarry underscores the deep, industrious bedrock of the region. Residents find respite in the greenery of Passageway Park, which offers a stillness that contrasts with the rhythmic movement of the workday. Far to the west, the distant silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains rise against the horizon like a charcoal sketch, reminding all who look toward the sunset that Winston-Salem resides firmly within the embrace of the interior plains.

Moravian settlers established the foundational spirit of Winston-Salem in the mid-eighteenth century, bringing with them a disciplined devotion to craftsmanship and communal order. These early pioneers transformed the wilderness into a planned center of trade and religious life, creating a legacy that persists in the brickwork and the deliberate layout of the older districts. As the centuries turned, the ingenuity of those first arrivals evolved into a broader industrial ambition, ensuring that the identity of Winston-Salem remained tied to the steady expansion of its borders. The persistence of these original settlers left an indelible mark on the character of the people, who continue to value a certain quiet stoicism and a respect for the labor that built the foundations of their shared home.

Economic vitality in Winston-Salem stems from a diverse evolution of industry, moving from the historic strength of tobacco and textile manufacturing into a modern focus on biotechnology, medicine, and higher education. Institutions such as Wake Forest University serve as intellectual engines, drawing scholars and innovators who contribute to the intellectual fiber of the region. Infrastructure throughout Winston-Salem supports this transition, with modernized research corridors and a network of transit routes that connect the university districts to the bustling downtown. Near the calm waters of Winston Lake, the town maintains a balance between the necessity of commercial growth and the preservation of space for recreation, ensuring that the economy remains as durable as the red clay soil itself.

Cultural life in Winston-Salem thrives through a dedication to the arts and a deep-seated appreciation for the traditions of the piedmont. The town celebrates its heritage through annual festivals that draw crowds to the historic squares, while landmarks like the Reynolda House provide a window into the artistic sensibilities of the past. Athletes and spectators alike gather for collegiate events, where the energy of the crowd reflects the same fervor found in the legendary regional passion for NASCAR. Famous figures such as the poet Maya Angelou have graced the halls of local academies, leaving behind a resonance that still echoes in the spoken word of the streets. On warm evenings, the air in Winston-Salem carries the scent of pine and the hum of a population that takes pride in a life lived with both purpose and grace.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 287° W
Old Salem Museums & Gardens (Historic Site) — 0.8 mi, 144° SE
Reynolda House Museum of American Art (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 283° W
Downtown Arts District (DADA) (Art / Cultural Centre) — 1.2 mi, 106° E
Corpening Plaza (Landmark) — 1.3 mi, 106° E
Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County (Art / Cultural Centre) — 1.3 mi, 106° E
The Winston-Salem Arts Center (Art / Cultural Centre) — 1.3 mi, 106° E
Kaleideum Downtown (Museum) — 1.3 mi, 109° E
The Winston-Salem Journal (Landmark) — 1.4 mi, 107° E
BB&T Ballpark (now Truist Stadium) (Stadium) — 1.5 mi, 108° E
Innovation Quarter (Art / Cultural Centre) — 1.5 mi, 104° E
Winston-Salem Fairgrounds (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 119° SE
Historic Bethabara Park (Historic Site) — 3.2 mi, 323° NW
Salem Lake Park (Nature Reserve) — 6.0 mi, 127° SE
Piedmont Triad Farmers Market (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 128° SE
City of Winston-Salem Open Space - Hanes Park (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 217° SW
A/perture Cinema (Cinema) — 0.8 mi, 113° SE
Artivity on the Green (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 092° E
Balancing Act (Public Artwork) — 0.9 mi, 112° E
Strollway (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 120° SE
City of Winston-Salem Open Space - Kimberley Park (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 020° N
Original Site of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 135° SE
Overlook B (Viewpoint) — 3.6 mi, 114° SE
Bethabara Visitor Center (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 331° NW
Creative Drama Children's Theater Performing Arts Studio & Playhouse (Theatre) — 8.4 mi, 238° SW
Site of Sunny Acres (Monument) — 9.4 mi, 266° W
Tanglewood Festival of Lights (Attraction) — 10.5 mi, 233° SW
Browder Family Cemetery (Attraction) — 12.3 mi, 011° N
Pilot Mountain State Park (State Park) — 16.1 mi, 312° NW
Hanging Rock State Park (State Park) — 18.2 mi, 006° N

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