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Florence South Carolina Map

Explore Florence, South Carolina, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Florence, South Carolina

How to Use This Florence, South Carolina Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Florence, South Carolina. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of South Carolina or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Florence.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Florence
State	South Carolina (SC)
County	Florence County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	34.17791
Longitude	-79.790104
Population	39,899
Density	666.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	29506, 29505, 29501, 29502, 29503
Area Code	843, 854
County Seat	Florence
School District	Florence School District 1

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About Florence, South Carolina

Florence is a locality in Florence County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of 39,899. The population density is 666.5 people per km². Florence is located at 34.1779°N, 79.7901°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Florence is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 29506, 29505, 29501.

Florence manifests as a sprawling expanse of level, fertile earth anchored in the quiet interior of the South Carolina landscape. It lies 38.2 miles east-northeast of Sumter, SC (from Sumter, SC: bearing 60°T), and is situated 9.7 miles southeast of Darlington. The terrain here resists dramatic elevation, favoring instead a subtle, low-lying topography that stretches toward the horizon, where the distant, hazy silhouette of Big Sandy Ridge occasionally catches the late afternoon light. Life in Florence unfolds alongside the gentle, meandering path of Jeffries Creek, a waterway that cuts through the local woodlands and provides a necessary rhythm to the surrounding plains. Just a short distance from the residential centers, the calm, reflective surface of Goose Pond remains a quiet sanctuary, mirroring the wide, expansive sky that dominates the view over the flat, agrarian-influenced soil.

Railroad expansion served as the primary catalyst for the development of Florence, transforming a junction of intersecting tracks into a vital center for commerce and travel. The emergence of the settlement was intrinsically linked to the movement of goods and people, as the convergence of various rail lines dictated the layout of the streets and the concentration of early industry. Florence grew with a deliberate, industrial focus, evolving from a stopover into a hub that anchored the surrounding agricultural territories. This legacy of connectivity persists, as the town retains a structural deference to the iron veins that first necessitated its existence, maintaining a character defined by its role as a transit point for the wider region.

Modern Florence functions as a robust center for logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing, benefiting from its strategic position at the intersection of major thoroughfares. The economy is bolstered by institutions like Francis Marion University, which provides a steady influx of intellectual energy and professional development, ensuring that the labor force remains aligned with the needs of contemporary industries. Infrastructure in Florence is designed to accommodate a high volume of logistical movement, with expansive warehouses and medical facilities serving as the primary engines of local prosperity. The daily pace is dictated by this professional focus, creating an environment where the efficiency of the regional supply chain is balanced by the steady growth of service-oriented sectors.

Culture in Florence is defined by a deep appreciation for shared tradition, expressed through community-wide gatherings and a strong commitment to local collegiate athletics. Events such as the South Carolina Pecan Festival draw significant crowds, celebrating the region’s agricultural heritage with a vibrancy that briefly transforms the downtown streets into a bustling, collective space. Residents often find recreation in the outdoors at Levy Park, a vital green space that offers a reprieve from the professional demands of the workday. While the town maintains a grounded, unassuming temperament, it has produced individuals of note, including the musician Matty Matlock and the former professional golfer William McGirt, whose achievements resonate within the local consciousness.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Jeffries Creek Park (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 211° SW
Jeffries Creek Park Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 193° S
Timrod Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 052° NE
Harllee Natural History Museum (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 002° N
Liberty Garden (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 056° NE
Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 1.1 mi, 063° NE
Julia 4 (Cinema) — 1.4 mi, 094° E
McLeod Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 273° W
Mark Twain (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 060° NE
Pettigrew Millpond Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 220° SW
Addie's Baby Paint & Sip Studio (Gallery) — 1.7 mi, 041° NE
Francis Marion Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 1.8 mi, 049° NE
Dr. Roswell Nathaniel Beck (Public Artwork) — 1.8 mi, 043° NE
Florence Stockade Site Trails (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 099° E
Railroad (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 040° NE
Steven F. Gately Gallery (Gallery) — 2.0 mi, 045° NE
Darlington International Speedway (Attraction) — 10.4 mi, 320° NW
Great Pee Dee River Heritage Preserve / Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 13.7 mi, 016° N
Woods Bay State Park (State Park) — 19.0 mi, 214° SW
Cinema Twin (Cinema) — 21.2 mi, 310° NW
Hartsville Museum (Museum) — 21.2 mi, 310° NW
Lee State Park (State Park) — 21.6 mi, 276° W
South Carolina Tobacco Museum (Museum) — 30.7 mi, 086° E
Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 31.9 mi, 318° NW · 92k acres
Williamsburgh Historical Museum (Museum) — 35.5 mi, 184° S
Cheraw Center for Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 36.2 mi, 352° N
Sumter County Museum (Museum) — 36.3 mi, 241° SW
Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 39.5 mi, 319° NW
Congaree National Park (National Park) — 54.4 mi, 239° SW · 26k acres

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