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Valley Falls South Carolina Map

Explore Valley Falls, 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 Valley Falls, South Carolina

How to Use This Valley Falls, South Carolina Map

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

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	Valley Falls
State	South Carolina (SC)
County	Spartanburg County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	35.00657
Longitude	-81.968913
Population	8,012
Density	596.4 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	29316, 29303
Area Code	864
County Seat	Spartanburg
School District	Spartanburg School District 2

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About Valley Falls, South Carolina

Valley Falls is a locality in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,012. The population density is 596.4 people per km². Valley Falls is located at 35.0066°N, 81.9689°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 29316, 29303.

Valley Falls occupies a quiet stretch of the South Carolina piedmont where the land rises in soft, verdant swells. It lies 2.1 miles south of Boiling Springs, SC (from Boiling Springs, SC: bearing 169°T), and is situated 5.2 miles north-northwest of Spartanburg. The defining feature of the landscape is Lawsons Fork Creek, which carves a persistent path through the earth, shaping the local terrain with its steady, rhythmic flow. Beyond the immediate banks, the geography opens into a expanse of deep woods and open fields, providing a stark contrast to the distant Appalachian Mountains that silhouette the western horizon. Two miles away, the waters of Flatwood Lake offer a tranquil stillness that balances the movement of the nearby creek. Residents often find their way to North Spartanburg Park to experience the local flora in a setting that remains largely undisturbed by the pace of the outside world.

Valley Falls carries the weight of a long industrial legacy, rooted deeply in the era of textile production that defined the surrounding region for generations. The economy transitioned over time from the steady hum of mill machinery to a more diversified landscape of modern manufacturing and local commerce. This evolution preserved a sense of resilience in the workforce, reflecting a history of adaptation that continues to influence the community today. The architecture of the area remains a physical record of these changing times, with structures standing as quiet observers of economic shifts. Local business owners maintain a focus on the regional economy, ensuring that the character of the workplace stays connected to the land and the people who have inhabited it for decades.

Cultural life in Valley Falls is marked by a persistent, unassuming spirit that values neighborly connection and a respect for the changing seasons. The local atmosphere is best experienced during the heat of late summer, when the air grows heavy and the light at dusk turns a bruised, golden purple over the tree lines. While the locality does not seek to host grand spectacles, it fosters a community where daily events are defined by shared gatherings and seasonal traditions. Notable landmarks serve as gathering points for residents, reinforcing a collective identity that feels distinct from the busier hubs nearby. Although the region has nurtured many hardworking individuals, the quiet dignity of the people remains the true hallmark of the area. Valley Falls preserves this character through a slow, deliberate engagement with its immediate surroundings and the heritage of the upstate.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Roger Milliken Garden (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 154° SE
North Spartanburg Park (Local Recreation) — 2.8 mi, 314° NW
Cleveland Park (Local Recreation) — 2.8 mi, 160° S
Berlin Wall Monument (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 211° SW
Boiling Springs Memorial (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 344° N
Va-Du-Mar McMillan Park (Local Park) — 3.3 mi, 000° N
Northside Voyagers monument (Public Artwork) — 3.4 mi, 160° S
Jerome Johnson Richardson Theatre (Theatre) — 3.9 mi, 150° SE
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 4.2 mi, 144° SE
Spartanburg Little Theatre (Theatre) — 4.3 mi, 149° SE
Spartanburg Art Museum (Museum) — 4.3 mi, 149° SE
Chapman Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 4.3 mi, 149° SE
Spartanburg Science Center (Museum) — 4.3 mi, 149° SE
Children's Museum of the Upstate - Spartanburg (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 153° SE
Ridge Gallery (Gallery) — 4.5 mi, 151° SE
Studio LB (Gallery) — 4.5 mi, 149° SE
Upstate Gallery on Main (Gallery) — 4.5 mi, 150° SE
Florence Chappel High School (Historic Ruins) — 8.4 mi, 245° SW
Croft State Park (State Park) — 8.6 mi, 142° SE
Santee Cooper Tract Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.1 mi, 109° E
Lake Thicketty (State Recreation Area) — 11.3 mi, 065° NE
Camp Highland ruins (Historic Ruins) — 15.2 mi, 260° W
M106a1 (Attraction) — 15.2 mi, 250° W
Cherokee County Veterans Museum (Museum) — 18.4 mi, 075° E
Truck (Attraction) — 18.4 mi, 076° E
Paris Mountain State Park (State Park) — 23.1 mi, 256° W
Sumter National Forest (National Forest) — 27.5 mi, 154° SE · 375k acres
Pisgah National Forest (National Forest) — 43.9 mi, 340° N · 511k acres
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) — 73.3 mi, 308° NW · 521k acres

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