Arial South Carolina Map

About Arial, South Carolina

Arial is a locality in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,919. The population density is 171.3 people per km². Arial is located at 34.8459°N, 82.6415°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29640.

Arial unfolds across rolling hills that cradle its modest collection of homes and businesses, a landscape shaped by the persistent, patient work of water and time. It lies 14.0 miles west of Greenville, SC (from Greenville, SC: bearing 268°T), and is situated 2.5 miles west-north-west of Easley. The earth here, a rich, dark loam, yields generously to the sun, and the air, especially after a summer shower, carries the clean scent of damp soil and pine needles. Gnarled oaks, their branches reaching like ancient arms, stand sentinel over fields where the green of pasture grass often gives way to the tawny hues of late-season corn. The gentle slope of the land suggests a quiet drainage, a slow, steady movement towards unseen creeks that thread through the countryside like silver ribbons. The story of Arial is one of agrarian roots and the enduring spirit of self-reliance. For generations, the land provided, and the local economy was intrinsically tied to the bounty of small farms, producing goods that were traded in nearby markets. While larger industries have long since passed through the region, a quiet industriousness remains, a dedication to craftsmanship and local enterprise. The community retains a character that is both grounded and connected, a place where the echoes of past endeavors are felt not as grand monuments but as the subtle, steady pulse of everyday life, a testament to the persistence of those who have called Arial home.

About This Arial Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Arial, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.845949, -82.641522. 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 Arial and Pickens County.

Detailed location data for Arial includes the ZIP code (29640), telephone area code (864), county seat of Pickens County (Pickens), and school district assignment (Pickens County School District). 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 Arial is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.