Northlake South Carolina Map

About Northlake, South Carolina

Northlake is a locality in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,390. The population density is 359.4 people per km². Northlake is located at 34.5662°N, 82.6840°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29625.

Northlake unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling Piedmont terrain, where the verdant sweep of forests meets the patient cultivation of farmland. It lies 4.7 miles north-north-west of Anderson, SC (from Anderson, SC: bearing 336°T), and is situated 2.6 miles north-north-east of Centerville. The air here, especially in the hushed moments before dawn, carries a damp, earthy scent, a testament to the frequent mists that rise from the lowlands and cling to the feathery leaves of the oaks and pines. Sunlight, when it breaks through, often arrives in slanted shafts, illuminating dust motes dancing in the quiet air of country roads, and casting long, melancholic shadows that stretch and distort the familiar contours of the land. The character of Northlake is one of quiet persistence, a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life more than the ticking of clocks, and where the distant hum of cicadas in the summer heat forms a constant, sonic backdrop. The history of Northlake is intertwined with the agricultural past of Anderson County, a heritage still visible in the weathered barns and the broad fields that once yielded cotton and tobacco, now often planted with corn and soybeans. The local economy, while diversified, retains a connection to the land, with small businesses often serving the needs of surrounding farms and rural residences. For generations, the waters of nearby Lake Hartwell have offered both a practical resource and a place of recreation, its shores a gentle boundary for the community, reflecting the ever-changing sky in its placid expanse. While no singular, grand landmark defines Northlake, its charm lies in the collective memory held within its quiet streets and the enduring spirit of its people, a spirit that has weathered economic shifts and demographic changes while holding fast to its roots.

About This Northlake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Northlake, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.566218, -82.684024. 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 Northlake and Anderson County.

Detailed location data for Northlake includes the ZIP code (29621), telephone area code (864), county seat of Anderson County (Anderson), and school district assignment (Anderson School District 5). 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 Northlake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.