Saluda South Carolina Map
Saluda, South Carolina — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Saluda, Saluda County.
Interactive Map of Saluda, South Carolina
| City | Saluda |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Saluda |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 34.001523 |
| Longitude | -81.772052 |
| Population | 3,055 |
| Density | 367.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Saluda, South Carolina
Saluda is a locality in Saluda County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,055. The population density is 367.8 people per km². Saluda is located at 34.0015°N, 81.7721°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29138.
Saluda unfolds across the rolling Piedmont, a landscape softened by the gentle swell of hills that lead the eye towards the hazy blue horizon. It lies 30.6 miles north of Aiken, SC (from Aiken, SC: bearing 354°T), and is situated 14.9 miles west-north-west of Batesburg-Leesville. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like the hands of storytellers, cast dappled shadows across fields where cotton once flourished, now a patchwork of hardy grasses and the occasional stubborn pine. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle, earthy perfume, a blend of sun-baked soil and the faint sweetness of wild honeysuckle that clings to the verges of the country lanes. Even the light seems to possess a particular quality, a honeyed glow that lengthens shadows and lends a quiet dignity to the weathered facades of older buildings. The history of Saluda is etched into its very land, a narrative shaped by agriculture and the enduring spirit of its people. Once a vital hub for cotton cultivation, the land now yields a more diverse bounty, with peach orchards blushing in the summer sun and fields dedicated to soybeans and corn. The old railroad depot, a silent sentinel of a bygone era, still stands, a reminder of the connections that once pulsed through this quiet corner of the state. Local artisans, their hands skilled from generations of craft, continue to find inspiration in the natural beauty and the unhurried rhythm of Saluda, their creations a testament to a heritage that values substance and quiet perseverance.
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About This Saluda Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Saluda, South Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Saluda and Saluda County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Saluda is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Saluda is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
