Lakewood South Carolina Map
Lakewood, Lexington County
Lakewood, South Carolina — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Lakewood, Lexington County.
Interactive Map of Lakewood, South Carolina
| City | Lakewood |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Lexington |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 33.993203 |
| Longitude | -81.240655 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Lakewood, South Carolina
Lakewood is a locality in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States. Lakewood is located at 33.9932°N, 81.2407°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29150.0.
Lakewood slumbers in a gentle sprawl, where the South Carolina sun, even in its waning moments, casts a honeyed glow across the landscape. It lies 11.8 miles west of Columbia, SC (from Columbia, SC: bearing 268°T), and is situated 0.8 miles north-north-west of Lexington. Here, the terrain rolls with a soft, yielding grace, a prelude to the humid embrace of the Deep South. Ancient oaks, their branches heavy with Spanish moss, stand as stoic sentinels, their roots delving deep into the rich, ochre soil. The air itself carries a certain weight, a humid stillness that promises afternoon thunderstorms and the sweet, earthy scent of pine needles after a cleansing rain. Life in Lakewood often unfolds at a pace dictated by the sun and the seasons, a quiet hum of existence punctuated by the rustle of leaves and the distant murmur of cicadas. The story of Lakewood is one woven with threads of agriculture and the ever-present allure of water. Historically, this land has yielded its bounty to farmers, its fertile ground supporting crops that have sustained generations. Today, while vestiges of that agrarian past remain, the local economy finds a modern footing, often supported by the services and retail that cater to a growing residential base. The presence of nearby lakes, an undeniable draw, shapes much of Lakewood's character, offering opportunities for recreation and a constant reminder of the vital role water plays in this region. It’s a place where the echoes of old ways mingle with the forward momentum of contemporary life, a quiet corner of Lexington County that holds its own distinct, unhurried spirit.
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About This Lakewood Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Lakewood, South Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Lakewood and Lexington County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Lakewood is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Lakewood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
