Tamassee South Carolina Map
Tamassee, 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 Tamassee, Oconee County.
Interactive Map of Tamassee, South Carolina
| City | Tamassee |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Oconee |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 34.88037 |
| Longitude | -83.019594 |
| Population | 35 |
| Density | 22.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Tamassee, South Carolina
Tamassee is a locality in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 35. The population density is 22.2 people per km². Tamassee is located at 34.8804°N, 83.0196°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29676.
Tamassee unfolds in the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a place where the land slopes away from the ancient peaks towards verdant valleys. It lies 33.4 miles north-west of Anderson, SC (from Anderson, SC: bearing 321°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north-north-east of Walhalla. The air here carries the scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a passing shower, a common occurrence in this humid subtropical climate. Broadleaf forests, thick with oak and hickory, climb the hillsides, their canopies creating a dappled shade that shifts with the sun's slow arc across the sky. Small streams, born from the higher elevations, tumble down through the terrain, their water cool and clear, feeding into larger creeks that carve gentle paths through the landscape. The terrain itself is a study in subtle contours, a gentle rise and fall that speaks of geological time rather than dramatic upheaval, and the houses of Tamassee are often set back from the winding country roads, peeking out from beneath sheltering trees. The history of Tamassee is deeply intertwined with its natural resources and the early aspirations of its founders. Originally settled by those seeking fertile ground for agriculture, the area’s economy has seen shifts over time, from its roots in farming to embracing forestry and, more recently, the quiet hum of small businesses and tourism drawn to the region’s natural beauty. The presence of the Tamassee DAR School, a historic institution that has served generations of students, stands as a landmark, a testament to the enduring commitment to education and community. The proximity to protected natural areas means the rhythm of life in Tamassee often aligns with the changing seasons, marked by the vibrant greens of spring, the lush fullness of summer, the fiery hues of autumn, and the stark, quiet beauty of winter.
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About This Tamassee Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Tamassee, 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 Tamassee and Oconee County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Tamassee 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 Tamassee 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. |
