Live Oak South Carolina Map

About Live Oak, South Carolina

Live Oak is a locality in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 22. The population density is 9.6 people per km². Live Oak is located at 34.0557°N, 78.9386°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29569.

Live Oak, a name that evokes the enduring strength of its namesake trees, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle embrace of the coastal plain. It lies 16.4 miles north-north-east of Conway, SC (from Conway, SC: bearing 22°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-south-west of Tabor City. Here, the air hangs thick and sweet, especially in the humid warmth of summer, carrying the faint, earthy scent of pine and damp soil. The terrain is a study in subtle gradients, where broad fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the haze of distance, punctuated by the dark, verdant punctuation of the live oaks themselves, their branches draped with Spanish moss like ancient shawls. Creeks, often mirroring the muted greens and browns of their surroundings, meander through the land, their slow currents carrying the secrets of the soil towards the larger waterways that define this part of Horry County. The quality of light here, particularly as the afternoon sun begins its descent, is a painterly affair, casting long, warm shadows that stretch and deepen, giving the familiar contours of the land a profound, almost melancholic beauty. The story of Live Oak is intrinsically tied to the fertile earth and the waterways that have sustained it for generations. Historically, agriculture has been the bedrock of its economy, with cotton and tobacco once dominating the fields before giving way to the more diversified crops seen today. The echoes of this past are subtle, perhaps in the weathered barns that still stand sentinel over the land or in the enduring traditions of community gatherings. While modern development has brought new influences, the heart of Live Oak still beats with a quiet rhythm, a pace dictated by the seasons and the enduring connection to the land. The nearby Waccamaw River, a vital artery for commerce and recreation, further shapes the character of Live Oak, hinting at a history of trade and travel that predates modern roadways, and offering a constant, gentle murmur that underpins the daily lives of its residents.

About This Live Oak Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Live Oak, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.055725, -78.93864. 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 Live Oak and Horry County.

Detailed location data for Live Oak includes the ZIP code (29569), telephone area code (843, 854), county seat of Horry County (Conway), and school district assignment (Horry 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 Live Oak is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.