Guilford County Map, North Carolina
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Guilford County, North Carolina
Guilford County encompasses the entire city of Greensboro and the surrounding rural area. This is the home of the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina.
Greensboro is the county seat and it buzzes with energy. You can visit the International Civil Rights Center & Museum. It’s in the old Woolworth’s building where the sit-in movement began. High Point is the other major city here, known as the “Furniture Capital of the World”.
The county has a rich civil rights legacy. Nature lovers will enjoy the county’s parks and trails. The area is also known for its universities. There’s plenty to do here. From shopping to dining, you’ll find it all in Guilford County.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Guilford County |
| County Seat | Greensboro |
| Population | Approximately 590,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Greensboro, High Point, Jamestown, Kernersville |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 40, Interstate 73, U.S. Route 220 |
| FIPS Code | 37-081 |
| Total Area | 656 square miles (land and water) |
| Adjacent Counties | Rockingham County (North), Alamance County (East), Randolph County (South), Davidson County (Southwest), Forsyth County (West), Stokes County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| State | North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 36.0726° N, 79.7910° W |
| Etymology | Named after Francis North, 1st Earl of Guilford |
| Major Landmarks | Greensboro Science Center, Old Greensboro Historical Museum |
| Website | Guilford County Website |
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Guilford County Road Map
Guilford has highways in every direction. I-40 and I-85 merge and split here, running east to west and south to east. I-73 and I-840 form bypasses around Greensboro. Despite all this pavement, traffic still builds during rush hour. To see it all, use our road map’s zoom feature below.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Guilford County Satellite Map
Greensboro dominates the center, big and gray with neat grids. Though the city sprawls, green still gets its space. Streams and small hills pop up near the county’s edges.
OUTLINE MAP
Guilford County Blank Map
Guilford has a bulky shape, almost like a lopsided rectangle. It doesn’t touch another state or follow any major rivers. But it borders six NC counties, making it a central piece of the Piedmont puzzle.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 6 neighboring counties of Guilford County:
North Carolina County Map
North Carolina’s 100 counties don’t all play by the same rules. Some lean into beach life, others into barbecue or bluegrass. Sometimes all three. You’ll find waterfalls, farmland, and NASCAR.