Forsyth County Map, North Carolina

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Forsyth County, North Carolina

Forsyth County is located in the north-central North Carolina. Winston-Salem is the county seat and it anchors this part of the Piedmont region. The county’s eastern half stays true to its rural roots.
Once a tobacco and textile powerhouse, it’s reinvented itself as an arts and innovation hub. You can find Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem. The historic Old Salem district transports you back to Moravian settler days.
From killer BBQ joints to high-end eateries, your taste buds won’t be bored. Reynolda House showcases American art in a stunning setting. You’ll find wineries scattered among the rolling hills.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Forsyth County |
County Seat | Winston-Salem |
Population | Approximately 410,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Winston-Salem, Kernersville, Clemmons |
Interstates and Highways | Interstate 40, Interstate 74, U.S. Route 52 |
FIPS Code | 37-067 |
Total Area | 414 square miles (land and water) |
Adjacent Counties | Stokes County (North), Rockingham County (Northeast), Guilford County (East), Davidson County (South), Davie County (Southwest), Yadkin County (West), Surry County (Northwest) |
Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
State | North Carolina |
Coordinates | 36.0999° N, 80.2442° W |
Etymology | Named after Benjamin Forsyth, an American officer during the War of 1812 |
Major Landmarks | Old Salem Museums & Gardens, Reynolda House, Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art |
Website | Forsyth County Website |
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Forsyth County Road Map
Forsyth is all about Winston-Salem. I-40 and its business loop both run east to west. Though U.S. Route 52 heads north-south, it feels more like a local expressway. Zoom in on our road map to follow highways and backroads.

SATELLITE IMAGERY
Forsyth County Satellite Map
Winston-Salem stretches far and wide, as shown in gray and gridded. But between highways, green parks and wooded neighborhoods soften it. In the north and west, trees take over again. Though development sprawls, nature definitely hasn’t vanished.

OUTLINE MAP
Forsyth County Blank Map
Forsyth’s shape is squat and broad with a bulge in the middle. The Yadkin River define its western edges. The outline looks ordinary, but what’s inside is anything but.

Neighboring Counties
Here are the 7 neighboring counties of Forsyth County: