Clarks Hill South Carolina Map
Clarks Hill, 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 Clarks Hill, McCormick County.
Interactive Map of Clarks Hill, South Carolina
| City | Clarks Hill |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | McCormick |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 33.670965 |
| Longitude | -82.172898 |
| Population | 133 |
| Density | 15.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Clarks Hill, South Carolina
Clarks Hill is a locality in McCormick County, South Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 133. The population density is 15.1 people per km². Clarks Hill is located at 33.6710°N, 82.1729°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29821.
Clarks Hill unfurls itself across a landscape of rolling terrain where the South Carolina Piedmont begins to yield to the Savannah River's broad embrace. It lies 9.8 miles north-north-west of Evans, GA (from Evans, GA: bearing 346°T), and is situated 4.7 miles south-south-east of Modoc. The air here, especially in the languid afternoons of summer, carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, a fragrance that mingles with the earthy aroma of damp soil after a passing shower. Stands of mature oak and hickory trees, their branches reaching like ancient, gnarled fingers towards the sky, punctuate the cultivated fields and the occasional clearing. The very land seems to possess a quiet resilience, shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and wind over generations. This corner of McCormick County, Clarks Hill, finds its character deeply intertwined with the mighty Savannah River, a vital artery that once propelled steamboats and now fuels hydroelectric power. The construction of the Clarks Hill Dam, a significant engineering feat of its time, transformed the river into the vast expanse of Thurmond Lake, a shimmering blue jewel that defines the region's recreational appeal and dictates its pace of life. Historically, this land was shaped by the agricultural rhythms of cotton and tobacco, a legacy that whispers through the soil even as the economy has diversified. Today, the lake draws fishermen and boaters, its shores a popular destination for those seeking respite and the simple pleasure of sun-drenched days, a quiet testament to the enduring allure of water and open space.
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About This Clarks Hill Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Clarks Hill, 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 Clarks Hill and McCormick County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Clarks Hill 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 Clarks Hill 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. |
