Surry County Map, North Carolina, USA

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Map of Surry County - Surry County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Surry County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Surry County located in the map, major cities in Surry county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Surry County, North Carolina

About Surry County, North Carolina

Surry County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Dobson. As per 2020 census, the population of Surry County is 71152 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 538 sq mi (1,393 km2). Surry County was established on 1771.

Facts about Surry County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionPiedmont / Foothills near Blue Ridge Mountains
County SeatDobson
Named AfterSurrey, England (birthplace of colonial governor William Tryon)
Established1771 (from part of Rowan County)
Coordinates~36.48° N, 80.64° W
Total Area~536.66 sq mi
Land Area~532.65 sq mi
Water Area~4.01 sq mi
Population (2020)~71,359
Estimated Population (2025)~71,637
Population Rank (NC)~39th largest county
Largest CommunityMount Airy
Main Towns & CommunitiesDobson, Mount Airy, Elkin, Pilot Mountain, Flat Rock
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Manufacturing, Retail, Healthcare, Tourism
Major Geographic FeaturesFoothills of Piedmont, near Blue Ridge Mountains, rolling terrain
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00 / −04:00 DST)
Known ForPilot Mountain scenic landmark, Mount Airy (Andy Griffith Show inspiration), local vineyards & Sonker/ground‑steak food trails
Websitehttps://www.co.surry.nc.us

Top Attractions in Surry County, North Carolina

  • Mount Airy Downtown Historic District – Shops, dining, and heritage buildings.
  • Blue Ridge Parkway – Scenic drives and overlooks.
  • Pilot Mountain State Park – Hiking and iconic mountain views.
  • Mayberry Museum – TV show history and memorabilia.
  • Surry County Historical Museum – Local history exhibits.
  • Ararat River – Fishing and paddling.
  • Stone Mountain State Park – Trails and waterfalls.
  • Downtown Dobson – Shops and local events.
  • Surry Arts Council – Arts and cultural programs.
  • Floyd’s Fork Park – Recreation and picnic areas.

Cities & Towns in Surry County, North Carolina

Mount Airy, Elkin, Dobson, Pilot Mountain, White Plains, Ararat, Copeland, Lowgap, Francisco, Toast