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Lancaster South Carolina Map

Explore Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, South Carolina

How to Use This Lancaster, South Carolina Map

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

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.

City	Lancaster
State	South Carolina (SC)
County	Lancaster County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	34.720426
Longitude	-80.770902
Population	8,460
Density	498.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	29720, 29721, 29722
Area Code	864
County Seat	Lancaster
School District	Lancaster County School District

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About Lancaster, South Carolina

Lancaster is a locality in Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,460. The population density is 498.4 people per km². Lancaster is located at 34.7204°N, 80.7709°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Lancaster is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 29720, 29721, 29722.

Lancaster emerges from the red clay of the South Carolina piedmont as a quiet intersection of rural stillness and persistent industry. It lies 20.2 miles southeast of Rock Hill, SC (from Rock Hill, SC: bearing 134°T), and is situated 4.4 miles northwest of Elgin. Sunlight here filters through the canopy with a heavy, golden quality, illuminating the gentle rise of the land as it stretches toward the horizon. Gills Creek carves a winding path through the landscape, offering a steady, rhythmic presence just a mile from the center of activity. Residents often find respite in the local greenery, frequently gathering at the Gay Street Courts to enjoy the open air. The waters of Lancaster Reservoir remain a calm, reflective feature of the immediate geography, grounding the environment in a sense of permanence.

Lancaster claims a long narrative defined by the transition from agricultural roots to the steady hum of manufacturing. The local economy grew upon the strength of textile production, which once dictated the pace of life and the shape of the regional skyline. While the mills have shifted in purpose, the industrious character of the people remains a defining trait, reflected in the brick structures that still anchor the downtown core. Prosperity here has always been tied to the land and the ability to adapt, moving forward while respecting the foundations laid by previous generations. Today, the economy diversifies, drawing energy from a mix of modern commerce and the enduring resilience of its workforce.

The cultural identity of Lancaster thrives on a neighborly gravity, where the daily habits of its people hold as much significance as its public landmarks. Visitors might observe the quiet devotion to community at the Gay Street Courts or notice the way the light catches the unique geological formations at Forty Acre Rock, located fourteen miles away. Notable figures like the musician Pink Anderson have carried the spirit of the region into the wider world, infusing their work with the raw, honest textures of the South. Events throughout the year draw the public into the streets, fostering a sense of belonging that defines the local experience. Whether through the shared history of its architecture or the simple act of a morning greeting, Lancaster maintains a distinct, grounded personality that avoids the artifice of more hurried places.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lancaster County Confederate Monument (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 187° S
Lancaster Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 226° SW
Laurie Brice Soccer Field (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 224° SW
Lancaster County Recreation Center (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 234° SW
Spingdale Recreation Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 233° SW
Melvin Steele Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 247° SW
Landsford Canal State Park (State Park) — 6.3 mi, 302° NW
Landsford Canal Forest Legacy Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.4 mi, 289° W
Andrew Jackson State Park (State Park) — 7.8 mi, 346° N
Boy of the Waxhaws (Monument) — 8.5 mi, 346° N
Battle of Wahab's Plantation (Registered Battlefield) — 9.7 mi, 003° N
Hanging Rock (Attraction) — 12.4 mi, 150° SE
Spirit of Nature (Public Artwork) — 14.0 mi, 006° N
Catawba Cultural Center (Museum) — 14.1 mi, 333° NW
Divine Custom Frame & Eight Legs Gallery (Gallery) — 14.2 mi, 007° N
Theater (Theatre) — 19.6 mi, 010° N
Main Street Children's Museum (Museum) — 20.3 mi, 314° NW
Carhartt Mansion (Historic Ruins) — 20.5 mi, 329° NW
Union County Community Arts Council (Arts Centre) — 22.0 mi, 035° NE
Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 27.9 mi, 099° E · 92k acres

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