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Georgetown South Carolina Map

Explore Georgetown, 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 Georgetown, South Carolina

How to Use This Georgetown, South Carolina Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Georgetown, 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 Georgetown.

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.

CityGeorgetown
StateSouth Carolina (SC)
CountyGeorgetown County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude33.372432
Longitude-79.280793
Population8,403
Density464.0 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes29640, 29440
Area Code864
County SeatGeorgetown
School DistrictGeorgetown County School District

About Georgetown, South Carolina

Georgetown is a locality in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,403. The population density is 464.0 people per km². Georgetown is located at 33.3724°N, 79.2808°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Georgetown is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 29640, 29440.

Georgetown maintains a quiet presence upon the low, humid land where the horizon is often softened by the haze of the changing tides. It lies 18.9 miles southwest of Murrells Inlet, SC (from Murrells Inlet, SC: bearing 231°T), and is situated 12.8 miles west-southwest of Litchfield Beach. The landscape remains defined by the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean, which lies only two miles away and shapes the persistent salt-heavy air. Just a mile from the center of town, the Sampit River drifts toward the harbor, carrying the dark, tannin-stained waters that reflect the shifting clouds. To the west, the silhouettes of Barnes Ridge rise in the distance, providing a faint, jagged edge to an otherwise flat and expansive coastal horizon. Residents often find solace in the quiet expanse of Blue Star Park, a local sanctuary that anchors the immediate terrain. Beyond the main shoreline, the low profile of Rabbit Island emerges from the water, marking the transition between the solid earth and the vast, open sea.

Georgetown holds a history deeply rooted in the cycles of agriculture and trade that once defined the early commerce of the region. The local economy evolved through the decades, shifting from the labor of colonial-era fields to the modern demands of maritime industry and regional shipping. Timber and milling operations have long provided a steady pulse to the local workforce, grounding the daily lives of those who live and labor here. While the pace of change is often measured, the town retains a distinct character shaped by the steady flow of goods navigating the nearby waterways. Even as the modern world encroaches, the economic foundations remain tied to the river and the movement of resources through the coastal corridor. Bread and Butter Creek, situated seven miles away, serves as a reminder of the rural irrigation and natural water systems that once sustained the broader agricultural landscape of the surrounding territory.

Georgetown preserves a cultural character that reflects the unique intersection of Gullah-Geechee traditions and the endurance of Southern coastal life. The architecture of the historic district stands as a silent witness to the generations who have walked these streets, with moss-draped oaks offering shade to those passing by. Local gatherings and seasonal events often bring residents together, fostering a sense of continuity that feels distinct from the faster pace of larger urban centers. While the town is not defined by the fame of singular celebrities, it is shaped by the collective memory of families who have called this place home for centuries. The light at dusk casts a golden hue over the harbor, illuminating the quiet industry of boats returning to their slips. Visitors often find that the true essence of the place is not found in grand monuments, but in the slow, deliberate rhythm of a community that understands its place within the vast, tidal reach of the coast.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Baruchs Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 0.3 mi, 319° NW
  • Harold Kaminski House Museum (Museum) — 0.5 mi, 229° SW
  • Rice Museum (Museum) — 0.5 mi, 191° S
  • Baseball Field (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 255° W
  • Mike Johnson Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 255° W
  • Dreamkeepers Community Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 0.9 mi, 256° W
  • East Bay Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 172° S
  • Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences (Recreation Easement) — 1.1 mi, 113° SE
  • Carroll Ashmore Campbell Marine Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 216° SW
  • Hobcaw Barony (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 101° E
  • North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 4.1 mi, 180° S
  • Samworth Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.5 mi, 045° NE
  • Tom Yawkee Wildlife Center (Marine Protected Area) — 7.9 mi, 170° S
  • Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center (Nature Reserve) — 8.5 mi, 175° S
  • Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.7 mi, 040° NE · 35k acres
  • The Golf Center (Attraction) — 12.3 mi, 056° NE
  • Francis Marion National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.0 mi, 227° SW · 53k acres
  • Francis Marion National Forest (National Forest) — 14.2 mi, 219° SW · 264k acres
  • Viewing Platform (Attraction) — 14.6 mi, 045° NE
  • Fountain of the Muses (Public Artwork) — 14.6 mi, 046° NE
  • Rosen Carolina Terrace (Attraction) — 14.6 mi, 046° NE
  • Alligator Bender (Attraction) — 14.6 mi, 046° NE
  • Brown Sculpture Court (Museum) — 14.7 mi, 046° NE
  • Lowcountry Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 15.1 mi, 047° NE
  • Campbell Center for American Sculpture (Museum) — 15.2 mi, 047° NE
  • Andrews Old Town Hall Museum (Museum) — 17.1 mi, 289° W
  • Lost at Sea Memorial (Monument) — 17.6 mi, 049° NE
  • Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 19.0 mi, 198° S · 30k acres
  • Surfer Memorial (Monument) — 21.5 mi, 049° NE
  • Seacoast Local Art Gallery (Gallery) — 28.3 mi, 044° NE

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About This Georgetown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Georgetown, South Carolina. Coordinates: 33.372432, -79.280793. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Georgetown includes the ZIP code (29640, 29440), telephone area code (864), county seat of Georgetown County (Georgetown), and school district assignment (Georgetown County School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.