Riverview South Carolina Map

About Riverview, South Carolina

Riverview is a locality in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. Riverview is located at 32.7357°N, 79.9479°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29708.

Riverview unfolds along the banks of a serpentine waterway, its landscape a gentle embrace of marshlands and oak-studded terrain. It lies 3.0 miles south-south-west of Charleston, SC (from Charleston, SC: bearing 199°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south of North Charleston. The air here carries the perpetual, soft murmur of the nearby Atlantic, a constant whisper that permeates the thick, humid afternoons. Here and there, the land rises just enough to offer glimpses of sprawling estates, their manicured lawns a stark contrast to the wilder beauty of the tidal flats that stretch towards the horizon, often shrouded in a haze that softens the sharp edges of the world. The light at dusk often paints the sky in bruised purples and fiery oranges, a fleeting spectacle that mirrors the transient nature of the tides themselves. This stretch of coast, once the domain of rice plantations and the labor that sustained them, now hums with a quieter, more modern rhythm. The rich soil, historically yielding crops that fed distant markets, now supports a more diversified economy, with tourism and small businesses contributing to the local fabric. Riverview's connection to the wider world is evident in the boats that ply its waters, a nod to its maritime past and present, and in the occasional weathered landmark that whispers of generations who have called this place home. The distinctive scent of salt and blooming jasmine, a heady perfume, is as much a part of Riverview as the ancient live oaks that stand sentinel over its history.

About This Riverview Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Riverview, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.735733, -79.947868. 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 Riverview and Charleston County.

Detailed location data for Riverview includes the ZIP code (29412), telephone area code (864), county seat of Charleston County (Charleston), and school district assignment (York School District 4). 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 Riverview is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.