Editing Surry County, North Carolina (section)

=== Mountains ===
Surry County is located both within the [[Piedmont (United States)|Piedmont]] region of central North Carolina and in the [[Appalachian Mountains]] region of western North Carolina. Most of the eastern two-thirds of the county lies within the Piedmont, a region of gently rolling hills and valleys. However, the Piedmont of Surry County also contains a small portion of the [[Sauratown Mountains]]; Surry County marks the western end of the Sauratown Mountain range. The western third of the county lies within the [[Blue Ridge Mountains]], and they dominate the county's western horizon. The mountain passes (called "gaps" locally) are notorious for their occasional high winds, which can force automobiles and even large [[Eighteen wheeler]] trucks off the highways which lead through the passes. As a result, high wind advisories issued by the [[National Weather Service]] are not uncommon. The highest point in Surry County is Fisher Peak in the Blue Ridge; it rises to {{convert|3570|ft|m|0}} above sea level. However, the best-known peak in Surry County is not the highest. That honor goes to [[Pilot Mountain (North Carolina)|Pilot Mountain]], an isolated [[monadnock]] and a North Carolina landmark. Pilot Mountain sharply rises some {{convert|2421|ft|m}} above the surrounding countryside, and can be seen for miles.