Geographically, Yadkin Township occupies 83 square miles (210 km2) in southwestern Stokes County and is also the largest township by land area in Stokes County. The township's western border is with Surry County and the southern border is with Forsyth County. The incorporated municipality of King is located here as well as parts of the Forsyth County town of Tobaccoville. Additionally, Yadkin Township has many unincorporated communities, including, Chestnut Grove, Dalton, Mountain View, Mount Olive, Pinnacle, Poplar Springs and Volunteer.
