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Lyman South Carolina Map

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CityLyman
StateSouth Carolina (SC)
CountySpartanburg County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude34.96798
Longitude-82.136698
Population6,173
Density380.3 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes29365, 29385
Area Code864
County SeatSpartanburg
School DistrictSpartanburg School District 5

About Lyman, South Carolina

Lyman is a locality in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,173. The population density is 380.3 people per km². Lyman is located at 34.9680°N, 82.1367°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Lyman is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 29365, 29385.

Lyman occupies a distinct position within the verdant landscape of the South Carolina piedmont, where the land rises in soft, rhythmic swells toward the distant horizon. It lies 5.7 miles east of Greer, SC (from Greer, SC: bearing 83°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east-northeast of Taylors. The Middle Tyger River carves a quiet, persistent path past the edge of Lyman, its waters reflecting the shifting moods of a sky that often glows with a pale, bruised violet at dusk. Beyond the immediate terrain, the Appalachian Mountains appear as a faint, jagged charcoal sketch against the northwest sky, serving as a silent boundary to the wider world. Residents find a familiar stillness at Lake Cooley, a nearby expanse of water that holds the morning mist in a delicate, silver suspension. Within the boundaries of Lyman, the local landscape remains defined by its inland geography, far removed from the brine of any coast, grounded instead in the heavy, fertile earth of the region.

Textile manufacturing once provided the foundational rhythm for the daily lives of those in Lyman, establishing a legacy of industry that persists in the modern economic structure. The transition from traditional mills to more diverse commercial enterprises has altered the local landscape, yet the sense of purposeful labor remains a constant thread in the community. Lyman grew alongside these expanding industries, with the steady pulse of production shaping the development of its streets and the character of its neighborhoods. Today, the economy balances this industrial heritage with a growing service sector that supports the needs of a modern workforce. This evolution reflects a broader regional shift, yet Lyman maintains a singular focus on stability and steady, measured growth.

Lyman Park serves as a central gathering place for the community, offering a quiet green space where the pace of life seems to slow to the speed of a passing breeze. Local events held here allow residents to connect, fostering a communal spirit that is as much a part of the identity of Lyman as the architecture of its older buildings. For those seeking the movement of water, a trip to Pelham Falls provides a brief encounter with the kinetic energy of the region, where the river descends over stone in a display of natural grace. While the area does not claim world-famous historical figures, the individuals who have called this place home contribute to a collective character rooted in modesty and persistence. Every season brings a subtle change in the quality of light across the rooftops, reminding those who live here that time is marked not by grand gestures, but by the quiet, recurring cycles of the year.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Lyman Park (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 149° SE
  • Florence Chappel High School (Historic Ruins) — 2.1 mi, 116° SE
  • Memory Park (Local Park) — 2.1 mi, 110° E
  • Shipwreck Cove Water Park (Local Park) — 2.2 mi, 193° S
  • District Five Fine Arts Center (Theatre) — 2.5 mi, 167° S
  • Hampton Massacre (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 247° SW
  • Jackson Eugene Cowdrey (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 299° NW
  • Virgil W. Blackwell (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 298° NW
  • Chicken Statue (Public Artwork) — 5.1 mi, 255° W
  • Country Club Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 5.2 mi, 274° W
  • Camp Highland ruins (Historic Ruins) — 5.4 mi, 270° W
  • M106a1 (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 242° SW
  • Barnett Gallery (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 249° W
  • Children's Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 6.6 mi, 253° W
  • Model Trains Station (Museum) — 9.1 mi, 248° W
  • Children's Museum of the Upstate - Spartanburg (Museum) — 11.6 mi, 096° E
  • Spartanburg Art Museum (Museum) — 11.7 mi, 095° E
  • Ridge Gallery (Gallery) — 11.8 mi, 096° E
  • Chapman Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 11.8 mi, 095° E
  • Spartanburg Science Center (Museum) — 11.8 mi, 095° E
  • Upstate Gallery on Main (Gallery) — 11.8 mi, 096° E
  • Paris Mountain State Park (State Park) — 13.3 mi, 257° W
  • Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve / Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 13.8 mi, 330° NW
  • Capped Sulphur Springs (Attraction) — 14.2 mi, 260° W
  • Croft State Park (State Park) — 15.3 mi, 108° E
  • Sumter National Forest (National Forest) — 30.9 mi, 137° SE · 375k acres
  • Pisgah National Forest (National Forest) — 38.3 mi, 313° NW · 511k acres
  • Pisgah National Game Refuge (National Conservation Area) — 38.6 mi, 310° NW · 72k acres
  • Shining Rock Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 46.1 mi, 306° NW · 18k acres
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) — 67.9 mi, 315° NW · 521k acres

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About This Lyman Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lyman, South Carolina. Coordinates: 34.96798, -82.136698. 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 Lyman includes the ZIP code (29365, 29385), telephone area code (864), county seat of Spartanburg County (Spartanburg), and school district assignment (Spartanburg School District 5).

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 generatedAugust 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
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