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Ladson South Carolina Map

Explore Ladson, 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 Ladson, South Carolina

How to Use This Ladson, South Carolina Map

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

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.

CityLadson
StateSouth Carolina (SC)
CountyBerkeley County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude33.009245
Longitude-80.107752
Population15,550
Density854.2 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code29456
Area Code864
County SeatMoncks Corner
School DistrictBerkeley County School District

About Ladson, South Carolina

Ladson is a locality in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of 15,550. The population density is 854.2 people per km². Ladson is located at 33.0092°N, 80.1078°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29456.

Ladson unfolds across a flat expanse of inland terrain where the quiet movement of the Spencer Branch shapes the local drainage. It lies 4.4 miles east-southeast of Summerville, SC (from Summerville, SC: bearing 121°T), and is situated 4.5 miles west of Goose Creek. The landscape maintains a steady, level character, interrupted only by the distant, faint silhouette of Long Ridge resting on the horizon. Moisture lingers in the air here, softening the edges of the pine stands and hardwoods that define the regional woods. As the day wanes, the light catches the tall grasses in a golden hue, casting long shadows across the open fields. This quiet intersection of water and earth provides a grounding presence for all who traverse the land.

Ladson traces its origins to the expansion of regional rail lines, which transformed a quiet agricultural crossroads into a functional nexus of trade and transport. The local economy grew in tandem with these steel arteries, fostering a steady reliance on manufacturing and distribution industries that continue to anchor the region today. Warehouses and commercial parks have replaced many of the old agrarian plots, reflecting a pragmatic shift toward modern logistical needs. Throughout the decades, the work ethic of the residents has remained tied to these industrious roots, favoring productivity over pretense. The rhythm of daily life follows the hum of machinery and the steady flow of commerce, sustaining a practical and forward-looking character.

Ladson cultivates a distinct identity defined by its proximity to the natural landscape, particularly the manicured grounds of Crowfield Golf Club which offer a verdant space for recreation. Residents often spend their leisure hours near the tranquil waters of the Goose Creek Reservoir, where the stillness of the afternoon provides a stark contrast to the nearby bustle of the regional infrastructure. While the area lacks grand monuments, it finds character in the simple, unadorned interaction between the suburban development and the surrounding thickets. The social fabric is quiet and unassuming, favoring community gatherings and local events that emphasize neighborly connection. Even without the presence of globally famous residents, the people who call Ladson their own contribute to a persistent, steady culture of resilience and quiet growth.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Tom Conley Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 354° N
  • Crowfield Golf Club (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 091° E
  • Wannamaker Park (Local Park) — 2.1 mi, 135° SE
  • Broom Hall Plantation (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 100° E
  • Art on the Square Gallery (Gallery) — 2.9 mi, 319° NW
  • Annie Mae (Public Artwork) — 3.7 mi, 084° E
  • World's Largest Sweet Tea (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 279° W
  • Golf Club at Wescott Plantation (Local Recreation) — 4.3 mi, 206° SW
  • Early Indian Trading Paths / The Goose Creek Men (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 073° E
  • Mount Holly Station (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 072° E
  • Ashley River Heritage Canoe Trail (Marine Protected Area) — 5.4 mi, 211° SW
  • Saint George Church Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 5.5 mi, 221° SW
  • Tabby Fort (Historic Ruins) — 5.6 mi, 220° SW
  • Magnolia Plantation and Gardens (Attraction) — 9.4 mi, 171° S
  • Summers Corner Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 9.9 mi, 247° SW
  • Bonneau Ferry Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.7 mi, 069° E
  • North Charleston Fire Museum (Museum) — 10.9 mi, 152° SE
  • Utilities Substation (No Parking) (Viewpoint) — 13.2 mi, 160° S
  • H. L. Hunley Submarine (Attraction) — 13.6 mi, 141° SE
  • Francis Marion National Forest (National Forest) — 14.0 mi, 057° NE · 264k acres
  • Givhans Ferry State Park (State Park) — 14.4 mi, 275° W
  • Berkeley Museum (Museum) — 14.9 mi, 032° NE
  • Charleston Apple Museum (Museum) — 16.9 mi, 146° SE
  • The Citadel Daniel Museum (Museum) — 17.0 mi, 149° SE
  • Drummond Studio Gallery (Gallery) — 17.6 mi, 146° SE
  • TiNY Tennis Museum (Museum) — 17.8 mi, 148° SE
  • Francis Marion National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 23.8 mi, 083° E · 53k acres
  • Wambaw Swamp Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 25.0 mi, 080° E · 4,755 acres
  • Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.6 mi, 099° E · 132k acres
  • Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 27.0 mi, 101° E · 30k acres

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About This Ladson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ladson, South Carolina. Coordinates: 33.009245, -80.107752. 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 Ladson includes the ZIP code (29456), telephone area code (864), county seat of Berkeley County (Moncks Corner), and school district assignment (Berkeley 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.