Keowee Key South Carolina Map

About Keowee Key, South Carolina

Keowee Key is a locality in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,351. The population density is 368.2 people per km². Keowee Key is located at 34.8257°N, 82.9158°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29676.

Keowee Key emerges from the rolling Piedmont foothills as a verdant peninsula, its shores kissed by the shimmering expanse of Lake Keowee. It lies 26.9 miles north-west of Anderson, SC (from Anderson, SC: bearing 326°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-north-east of Seneca. The terrain here is a gentle rise and fall, draped in a luxuriant canopy of mature hardwoods and pines, their leaves whispering secrets on the humid air. Sunlight, filtered through the dense foliage, paints shifting mosaics on moss-covered stones and the winding pathways that thread through this waterside sanctuary. The very character of Keowee Key is one of quiet invitation, a place where the breath of the forest meets the languid embrace of the lake, creating an atmosphere of serene permanence. This jewel on the man-made waters of Lake Keowee carries echoes of a deeper past, a landscape shaped by ancient Cherokee trails and later by the agricultural endeavors of early settlers who cleared these rich soils. The economy of the region, once tied to cotton and timber, has gracefully transitioned, with Keowee Key now largely defined by its role as a premier residential and recreational destination. The construction of the dam that formed Lake Keowee in the early 1970s, a monumental undertaking for power generation and flood control, fundamentally reshaped the geography and the lives of those who call this area home. Today, the rhythm of Keowee Key is set by the gentle lapping of waves against private docks and the contented hum of a community that cherishes its connection to the natural world and the expansive, clear waters that form its heart.

About This Keowee Key Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Keowee Key, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.8257, -82.9158. 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 Keowee Key and Oconee County.

Detailed location data for Keowee Key includes the ZIP code (29676), telephone area code (864), county seat of Oconee County (Walhalla), and school district assignment (Oconee County School District). 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 Keowee Key is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.