Catawba South Carolina Map

About Catawba, South Carolina

Catawba is a locality in York County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,071. The population density is 47.5 people per km². Catawba is located at 34.8529°N, 80.9112°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29704.

Catawba rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, patient work of water and wind. It lies 8.1 miles south-east of Rock Hill, SC (from Rock Hill, SC: bearing 128°T), and is situated 3.7 miles south-east of Lesslie. Low, rolling hills, softened by centuries of pine and oak, cradle the town, their slopes often shimmering with the humid haze of a Carolina summer afternoon. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening cotton and the deeper, earthier aroma of damp soil after a passing shower. Creeks, their beds lined with smooth, grey stones, wind their way through the fields and woodlands, their gentle murmur a constant, quiet music beneath the rustle of leaves. The sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to pool in the hollows, casting long, warm shadows that stretch and deepen as the day draws to a close. The history of Catawba is inextricably linked to the fertile land it occupies and the waterway that bears its name. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood, with cotton and later tobacco defining the local economy, leaving behind a legacy of weathered barns and wide, open fields that still dominate the horizon. The Catawba River itself, a significant artery in the region, has long been a source of sustenance and transport, its banks a silent witness to the comings and goings of peoples and industries. While the agricultural roots run deep, the proximity to larger urban centers has brought a more varied economic tapestry, with small businesses and workshops contributing to the steady, unhurried pulse of daily life in Catawba. The character of the place is one of quiet resilience, a steadfast presence shaped by the enduring spirit of its people and the land they call home.

About This Catawba Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Catawba, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.852923, -80.911186. 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 Catawba and York County.

Detailed location data for Catawba includes the ZIP code (29704), telephone area code (864), county seat of York County (York), and school district assignment (York School District 3). 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 Catawba is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.