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Myrtle Beach South Carolina Map

Explore Myrtle Beach, 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 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

How to Use This Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Map

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

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	Myrtle Beach
State	South Carolina (SC)
County	Horry County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	33.71039
Longitude	-78.886024
Population	35,682
Density	586.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	29577, 29572, 29575, 29578, 29579
Area Code	843, 854
County Seat	Conway
School District	Horry County School District

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About Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach is a locality in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of 35,682. The population density is 586.2 people per km². Myrtle Beach is located at 33.7104°N, 78.8860°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Myrtle Beach is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 29577, 29572, 29575.

Myrtle Beach defines a singular threshold where the persistent pulse of the Atlantic Ocean meets the shifting sands of a low-lying coastline. It lies 5.2 miles south-southwest of Carolina Forest, SC (from Carolina Forest, SC: bearing 198°T), and is situated 6.4 miles east of Socastee. The landscape around Myrtle Beach remains profoundly flat, shaped by the relentless salt air and the quiet accumulation of dunes that guard the land against the tides. Beyond the immediate shore, the terrain transitions into inland thickets and wetlands, where the stillness of Myrtle Beach Lagoon offers a reflective contrast to the rhythmic turbulence of the open water. To the west, the horizon remains stubbornly level, though on the clearest days, one might imagine the distant, hazy suggestion of Sand Ridge as a faint variation in the otherwise unbroken line of the earth.

History in Myrtle Beach took root slowly, evolving from sparse colonial settlements into a destination defined by the expansion of rail lines and the subsequent rise of leisure travel. Early inhabitants navigated the thick woodlands and the proximity of Black Creek, long before the modern transformation of the shoreline into a hub of activity. The development of Myrtle Beach gained momentum as seasonal visitors began to seek out the expansive sands, turning what was once a quiet stretch of timberland into a place defined by its hospitality. Over many decades, the architectural footprint of Myrtle Beach expanded, reflecting a transition from simple coastal outposts to a structured environment designed to accommodate the steady influx of those drawn to the salt air.

Commerce in Myrtle Beach thrives upon the seasonal cycle of visitors, supporting a vast infrastructure of hospitality, retail, and entertainment services that sustain the year-round population. While the local economy is anchored by this service industry, education plays a vital role in the long-term stability of the region, with institutions like Coastal Carolina University providing a central focus for academic and athletic development. The utility of the land extends to the maintenance of public spaces, including the expansive Boardwalk, which serves as a vital artery for pedestrian movement and commerce. As the region grows, the focus remains on balancing the demands of modern infrastructure with the preservation of the natural qualities that first defined the character of Myrtle Beach.

Culture in Myrtle Beach finds its expression in the intersection of traditional southern hospitality and the vibrant energy of a vacation destination. The Boardwalk remains the primary stage for daily life, providing a walkway where the social rhythm of the day is measured by the rising and falling of the tide. Annual festivals and seasonal gatherings draw a diverse crowd, while the presence of college sports teams, particularly the Chanticleers, provides a rallying point for local identity. Famous figures, such as the novelist Mickey Spillane, once found in the quiet atmosphere of Myrtle Beach a place to cultivate their work, adding a layer of creative history to the local landscape. Throughout the year, the experience of Myrtle Beach is defined by the salt-heavy breeze and the simple, enduring habit of looking toward the horizon to watch the light change over the water.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Coastal Federal Field (Local Recreation) — locality lies within
Pro Tow (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 338° N
High Bank Oval (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 336° NW
Tot Rods (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 338° N
Grand Prix Pro (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 340° N
Alliance Inn (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 186° S
Childrens Museum of South Carolina (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 114° SE
Chapin Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 146° SE
Frank Beckham Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 072° E
Ripley's Movie Theater (Cinema) — 1.2 mi, 160° S
Justin W. Plyler Boardwalk Park (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 159° S
Franklin Carroll Taylor, Jr. (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 064° NE
Stage Left Theatre Company (Theatre) — 4.2 mi, 226° SW
Warbird Park (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 216° SW
Seacoast Local Art Gallery (Gallery) — 4.2 mi, 227° SW
Myrtle Beach State Park (State Park) — 4.3 mi, 212° SW
Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve / Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.4 mi, 013° N
Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.5 mi, 290° W · 35k acres
Chauncey Statue (Public Artwork) — 9.4 mi, 308° NW
Theatre of the Republic (Theatre) — 12.7 mi, 313° NW
Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge.Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 14.4 mi, 254° W · 4,495 acres
Huntington Beach State Park (State Park) — 15.2 mi, 214° SW
Campbell Center for American Sculpture (Museum) — 17.4 mi, 222° SW
Lowcountry Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 17.5 mi, 222° SW
Brown Sculpture Court (Museum) — 17.9 mi, 223° SW
Old Bridge Museum (Museum) — 24.5 mi, 061° NE
Ingram Planetarium (Museum) — 26.0 mi, 060° NE
Francis Marion National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 46.6 mi, 225° SW · 53k acres
Francis Marion National Forest (National Forest) — 46.7 mi, 223° SW · 264k acres

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