Forest Acres South Carolina Map

About Forest Acres, South Carolina

Forest Acres is a locality in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States. Forest Acres is located at 34.8076°N, 83.0535°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29206.

Forest Acres unfolds across rolling Piedmont terrain, where the humid air, thick with the scent of pine and damp earth, often carries the distant murmur of Oconee River tributaries. It lies 31.1 miles north-west of Anderson, SC (from Anderson, SC: bearing 313°T), and is situated 3.0 miles north-north-east of Walhalla. The landscape here is a verdant embrace, a gentle rise and fall of land cloaked in a mosaic of mature hardwoods and stately pines, their branches interlacing to create a dappled canopy that filters the Southern sun into shifting patterns on the forest floor. Roads curve organically, following the contours of the land as if drawn by a thoughtful hand, leading past well-kept homes that often boast generous yards, their lawns a vibrant emerald against the deep greens of the surrounding woodlands. The character of Forest Acres is deeply rooted in its agrarian past, a heritage that still whispers in the open fields and the occasional weathered barn standing sentinel against the encroaching forest. While agriculture once dominated, the local economy has diversified, drawing strength from the proximity to larger hubs and fostering a spirit of quiet industry within its own borders. This area is known for its peaceful residential atmosphere, a place where the pace of life allows for the appreciation of small details, such as the way the evening light softens the edges of the trees or the distinct, almost musical hum of cicadas on a summer afternoon. The sense of place in Forest Acres is one of quiet continuity, a gentle unfolding of seasons against a backdrop of enduring natural beauty.

About This Forest Acres Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Forest Acres, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.807594, -83.053485. 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 Forest Acres and Oconee County.

Detailed location data for Forest Acres includes the ZIP code (29642), telephone area code (864, 803), county seat of Oconee County (Walhalla), and school district assignment (Richland School District 1). 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 Forest Acres is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.