Arcadia Lakes South Carolina Map

About Arcadia Lakes, South Carolina

Arcadia Lakes is a locality in Richland County, South Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 901. The population density is 584.3 people per km². Arcadia Lakes is located at 34.0538°N, 80.9612°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29223.

Arcadia Lakes sprawls across the rolling terrain of South Carolina's heartland, a landscape defined by the languid curves of its namesake waterways and the deep, verdant embrace of mature pine and oak forests. It lies 5.6 miles north-east of Columbia, SC (from Columbia, SC: bearing 49°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east of St. Andrews. The air here, especially in the humid embrace of summer, carries the faint, sweet perfume of blooming magnolias and the earthy scent of damp soil, a constant reminder of the region's fertile generosity. Sunlight, when it pierces the canopy, falls in shifting mosaics onto the moss-covered trunks of trees, painting the forest floor with fleeting patterns of light and shadow. The character of Arcadia Lakes is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world asserts its gentle dominance, shaping the rhythm of life with the slow unfurling of seasons and the murmur of water against its banks. The history of Arcadia Lakes is as intertwined with the land as the roots of its ancient trees, a story shaped by agricultural pursuits and a quiet evolution of its local economy. Once the domain of sprawling cotton plantations, the land now supports a more diverse mix of residential development and small businesses, though the echoes of its agrarian past can still be felt in the wide fields that occasionally break the tree line. The proximity to Columbia has fostered a commuter culture, yet Arcadia Lakes retains its distinct identity, a place where the pace of life allows for lingering conversations on front porches and the simple pleasure of watching the sun dip below the horizon, casting a warm, golden light across the tranquil waters. It’s a locality that honors the continuity of its landscape, finding a quiet beauty in the enduring presence of its natural features.

About This Arcadia Lakes Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Arcadia Lakes, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.053765, -80.961201. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Arcadia Lakes and Richland County.

Detailed location data for Arcadia Lakes includes the ZIP code (29206), telephone area code (803), county seat of Richland County (Columbia), and school district assignment (Richland School District 2). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Arcadia Lakes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.