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Summerville South Carolina Map

Explore Summerville, 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 Summerville, South Carolina

How to Use This Summerville, South Carolina Map

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

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	Summerville
State	South Carolina (SC)
County	Dorchester County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	33.002142
Longitude	-80.179589
Population	50,915
Density	997.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	29483, 39485, 29075, 29485
Area Code	803, 839, 864
County Seat	St. George
School District	Dorchester School District 2

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About Summerville, South Carolina

Summerville is a locality in Dorchester County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of 50,915. The population density is 997.5 people per km². Summerville is located at 33.0021°N, 80.1796°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Summerville is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 29483, 39485, 29075.

Summerville reveals itself through a landscape defined by the deliberate, slow-moving currents of the Sawmill Branch, which carves a path through the dense, verdant woodlands that define the local terrain. It lies 4.4 miles west-northwest of Ladson, SC (from Ladson, SC: bearing 301°T), and is situated 8.7 miles west-northwest of Goose Creek. The air here holds a heavy, humid stillness that seems to suspend time, particularly during the golden hour when light filters through the canopy to warm the pine needles and sandy earth. While the horizon remains largely flat and unassuming, the distant silhouette of Long Ridge offers a subtle break in the topography for those who look toward the northwest. Residents often find quiet solitude near the still waters of Lake Ashborough, a place where the reflection of the sky creates a mirror for the surrounding forest, providing a necessary contrast to the inland expanses of flat, wooded plains that characterize the region.

Summerville emerged as a seasonal refuge for planters seeking respite from the oppressive conditions of the low-lying agricultural lands during the warmer months. These early inhabitants recognized that the higher elevation provided a more temperate atmosphere, establishing a pattern of settlement that favored the shade of ancient pines and the natural drainage provided by the local topography. Over many generations, Summerville transitioned from a temporary retreat into a permanent residence, developing a structural identity rooted in the architectural styles that define the regional heritage. The evolution of the settlement reflects a deliberate effort to preserve the character of its founding, ensuring that the legacy of those who first cleared the land remains visible in the orderly layout of the central districts.

Economic life in Summerville centers upon a diverse array of professional services, retail centers, and a growing industrial footprint that sustains the daily needs of the populace. Infrastructure developments have kept pace with the arrival of new commerce, creating an environment where modern logistical networks support local businesses while maintaining the integrity of the surrounding natural landscape. Educational pursuits are anchored by a variety of institutions that serve the developmental needs of the youth, fostering a workforce that balances traditional professional roles with emerging technical sectors. As Summerville continues to expand its reach, the integration of these commercial zones with the existing residential fabric remains a primary focus for planners who seek to balance growth with the preservation of the local environment.

Culture in Summerville expresses itself through a deep appreciation for community-wide celebrations and the maintenance of shared public spaces like Memorial Park, where the rhythm of daily life slows to match the pacing of the seasons. Annual floral festivals draw visitors to witness the bloom of local vegetation, transforming the streets into vibrant corridors of color that define the aesthetic identity of the locale. While the fervor for college sports often dominates the regional discourse, the people of Summerville maintain a focus on local landmarks and the preservation of historic sites that provide a tangible connection to the past. Notable figures who have walked these paths often emphasize the unique, quiet resilience of the inland landscape, a quality that persists regardless of the changing currents of the modern world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sawmill Branch Trail 2 (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 342° N
Summerville Little League Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 088° E
Jerry Blackwell Sports Complex at Gahagan Park (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 052° NE
Azalea Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 007° N
World's Largest Sweet Tea (Attraction) — 1.2 mi, 008° N
Art Mobile (Public Artwork) — 1.2 mi, 007° N
Ashley River Heritage Canoe Trail (Marine Protected Area) — 3.2 mi, 188° S
Art on the Square Gallery (Gallery) — 3.5 mi, 040° NE
Saint George Church Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 3.7 mi, 172° S
Tabby Fort (Historic Ruins) — 3.8 mi, 172° S
Summers Corner Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 6.0 mi, 235° SW
Ancestral Feline Memorial Garden (Monument) — 6.4 mi, 223° SW
Broom Hall Plantation (Monument) — 6.7 mi, 090° E
Early Indian Trading Paths / The Goose Creek Men (Monument) — 8.5 mi, 078° E
Givhans Ferry State Park (State Park) — 10.3 mi, 280° W
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens (Attraction) — 10.4 mi, 148° SE
North Charleston Fire Museum (Museum) — 13.0 mi, 134° SE
Utilities Substation (No Parking) (Viewpoint) — 14.7 mi, 144° SE
H. L. Hunley Submarine (Attraction) — 16.3 mi, 128° SE
Berkeley Museum (Museum) — 17.8 mi, 042° NE
Francis Marion National Forest (National Forest) — 17.9 mi, 062° NE · 264k acres
The Citadel Daniel Museum (Museum) — 19.1 mi, 138° SE
Charleston Apple Museum (Museum) — 19.2 mi, 134° SE
Drummond Studio Gallery (Gallery) — 19.9 mi, 135° SE
PURE Theatre (Theatre) — 19.9 mi, 138° SE
Ernest F. Hollings Ace Basin National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 22.5 mi, 205° SW · 36k acres
Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 29.7 mi, 097° E · 132k acres
Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 31.2 mi, 105° E · 30k acres

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