Ruby South Carolina Map

About Ruby, South Carolina

Ruby is a locality in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 244. The population density is 38.2 people per km². Ruby is located at 34.7452°N, 80.1828°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29741.

Ruby sits at a gentle swell of the South Carolina landscape, where the earth rises and falls with a quiet grace, hinting at the broad, fertile plains that stretch toward the horizon. It lies 26.6 miles south-east of Monroe, NC (from Monroe, NC: bearing 129°T), and is situated 5.4 miles west of Chesterfield. Pines stand sentinel, their needles whispering secrets in the warm, humid air that carries the scent of damp earth and distant honeysuckle. The sky here is a vast, ever-shifting canvas, particularly in the late afternoon, when the light softens to a honeyed gold, bathing the scattered farmhouses and fields in a luminous glow. Small creeks, their banks softened by moss and fallen leaves, thread their way through the acreage, their murmurs a constant, low-frequency melody against the chirping of unseen insects. The history of Ruby is entwined with the agricultural bounty of Chesterfield County, a legacy evident in the broad fields of corn and soybeans that still shape the land. For generations, this has been a place where the soil dictates the rhythm of life, where the seasons mark the passage of time and the harvest brings a communal sense of accomplishment. While cotton once dominated, the economy has found new footing, diversifying with small businesses and the steady hum of machinery from local workshops. The character of Ruby is one of quiet resilience, a community that has weathered changes with a steadfast connection to its roots, fostering a sense of enduring familiarity among its residents.

About This Ruby Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ruby, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.745155, -80.182841. 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 Ruby and Chesterfield County.

Detailed location data for Ruby includes the ZIP code (29741), telephone area code (864), county seat of Chesterfield County (Chesterfield), and school district assignment (Chesterfield 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 Ruby is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.