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Laurel Bay South Carolina Map

Explore Laurel Bay, 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 Laurel Bay, South Carolina

How to Use This Laurel Bay, South Carolina Map

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

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	Laurel Bay
State	South Carolina (SC)
County	Beaufort County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	32.459869
Longitude	-80.786541
Population	5,082
Density	471.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	29906
Area Code	843
County Seat	Beaufort
School District	Beaufort County School District

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About Laurel Bay, South Carolina

Laurel Bay is a locality in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,082. The population density is 471.2 people per km². Laurel Bay is located at 32.4599°N, 80.7865°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29906.

Laurel Bay occupies a low-lying stretch of the South Carolina landscape where the air often hangs heavy with the scent of salt and damp earth. It lies 6.8 miles west of Beaufort, SC (from Beaufort, SC: bearing 281°T), and is situated 7.3 miles northwest of Port Royal. The terrain here remains largely defined by the Broad River, which flows just two miles away, carving a path through the quiet, humid expanse. A short distance to the north, River Pond provides a still, reflective surface amidst the dense woodland, while the salt-tinged breeze reminds residents of the open coastline sixteen miles to the east. Those looking for a wider view of the horizon can trace the faint, distant outline of Indigo Ridge, which stands as a silent sentinel far beyond the local greenery. The geography of Laurel Bay feels defined by these quiet transitions between solid ground and the encroaching, tidal influence of the marshes.

History in Laurel Bay flows with the slow, deliberate pace of the tides, reflecting the deeper heritage of the Lowcountry and the resilience of those who have long worked this soil. The local economy has remained tethered to the rhythms of the land and the nearby waterways, with industries that rely on the steady, natural resources of the region. Nearby, the expanse of Warsaw Flats acts as a reminder of the vast, open spaces that have historically shaped settlement patterns and land use in this part of the state. Life here is rarely rushed, favoring a pattern of daily work that respects the seasons and the specific demands of the climate. Laurel Bay maintains a character forged by the intersection of military history and the enduring traditions of the people who call this humid, green corner of the world their own.

Cultural life in Laurel Bay finds its center in the shared spaces where neighbors gather, such as the expansive grounds of Burton Wells Park, which sits only a mile away. On quiet afternoons, the light filters through the trees with a particular, golden clarity that makes the nearby Corn Island appear almost suspended above the water. While the pace of life remains modest, the community takes pride in its connection to the surrounding environment and the quietude found near the banks of the Broad River. Residents often gather for local events that highlight the unique Gullah-Geechee influences, celebrating a heritage that is as much a part of the ground as the trees themselves. Laurel Bay serves as a place where the modern world feels distant, replaced instead by the subtle, persistent beauty of a landscape that demands little but gives back in quiet, constant measure.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Burton Wells Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 162° S
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 3.6 mi, 050° NE
McLeod Farms (Local Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 028° NE
Broad River Boat Landing (Local Recreation) — 4.7 mi, 172° S
Trask Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.0 mi, 054° NE
Thomas Heyward Jr. (Monument) — 6.4 mi, 267° W
Pigeon Point Boat Landing (Viewpoint) — 6.8 mi, 094° E
Elliott House Museum (Museum) — 6.9 mi, 107° E
Thibault Gallery (Gallery) — 7.0 mi, 107° E
Cannon (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 106° E
Yellow Footprints (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 143° SE
United States Marine Corp War Memorial (Monument) — 9.7 mi, 141° SE
We Make Marines sign (Attraction) — 9.9 mi, 140° SE
Ashepoo-Combahee-Edisto (ACE) Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 10.6 mi, 040° NE
Saint Helena Sound Heritage Preserve / Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 11.0 mi, 047° NE
St. Helena Sound Heritage Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 11.0 mi, 047° NE
Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.8 mi, 175° S · 7,086 acres
Red Piano Too Art Gallery (Gallery) — 13.0 mi, 109° E
Gullah 'n' Geechie Mahn Tours (Attraction) — 13.3 mi, 113° SE
Ernest F. Hollings Ace Basin National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.5 mi, 014° N · 36k acres
Cinemark Theater (Cinema) — 14.2 mi, 211° SW
Yemassee Junction (Public Artwork) — 16.1 mi, 347° N
Hunting Island State Park (State Park) — 18.8 mi, 108° E
Hilton Head Island (Monument) — 21.3 mi, 176° S
Park Place Cinemas (Cinema) — 21.3 mi, 177° S
Art League of Hilton Head Academy (Arts Centre) — 21.8 mi, 176° S
VIVID Gallery (Gallery) — 22.7 mi, 182° S
Kitchen Chimney (Historic Ruins) — 22.9 mi, 184° S
Domestic Slave Quarters (Historic Ruins) — 22.9 mi, 184° S
Fort Pulaski National Monument (National Monument) — 29.2 mi, 205° SW · 11k acres

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