Beech Island South Carolina Map
Beech Island, South Carolina — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Beech Island, Aiken County.
Interactive Map of Beech Island, South Carolina
| City | Beech Island |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Aiken |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 33.427361 |
| Longitude | -81.890947 |
| Population | 1,578 |
| Density | 89.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Beech Island, South Carolina
Beech Island is a locality in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,578. The population density is 89.4 people per km². Beech Island is located at 33.4274°N, 81.8909°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29842.
Beech Island unfolds across a landscape where the broad, slow-moving Savannah River defines its western edge, its waters reflecting the vast South Carolina sky in hues of pewter and pale gold as the day wanes. It lies 5.7 miles east-south-east of Augusta, GA (from Augusta, GA: bearing 122°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south-east of North Augusta. The terrain here is a gentle undulation of fertile earth, a tapestry of pine forests and sun-drenched fields where the air itself seems to hum with the latent energy of summer. Ancient live oaks, draped in Spanish moss like somber shawls, stand sentinel along the quiet roads, their gnarled branches reaching out as if to embrace the slow passage of time. The character of Beech Island is one of quiet resilience, a place where life moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the steady rhythm of the river, a stark contrast to the hurried pulse of more distant urban centers. The history of Beech Island is deeply entwined with the agricultural legacy of Aiken County, particularly its cotton plantations, traces of which still whisper through the old estates and the rich, dark soil that continues to yield its bounty. For generations, the local economy has been shaped by the land, with farming remaining a vital, though evolving, cornerstone, complemented now by a growing diversification that includes light industry and a burgeoning interest in heritage tourism. The Savannah River itself has always been a conduit, not just for water, but for commerce and connection, its presence a constant reminder of the region's historical significance as a gateway. It’s a place where the past is not merely remembered but felt, in the enduring architecture, the traditions passed down, and the deep-rooted sense of community that binds its residents.
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About This Beech Island Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Beech Island, South Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Beech Island and Aiken County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Beech Island is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Beech Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
