Walhalla South Carolina Map

About Walhalla, South Carolina

Walhalla is a locality in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,157. The population density is 409.6 people per km². Walhalla is located at 34.7648°N, 83.0640°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29691.

Walhalla rests in a hollow where the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains begin their gentle rise, the air often carrying the sweet scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 29.7 miles north-west of Anderson, SC (from Anderson, SC: bearing 308°T), and is situated 8.3 miles north-west of Seneca. The landscape here is a verdant tapestry of rolling hills, stitched with the silver threads of creeks that murmur their way toward larger rivers. Ancient oaks, their limbs gnarled like old storytellers, stand sentinel over pastures where sunlight spills in broad, golden washes, and the sky, when it clears, is a boundless, cerulean dome. Evenings bring a soft, diffused light that softens the edges of the world, lending a quiet, contemplative mood to the winding roads and the scattered farmsteads. The spirit of Walhalla is deeply rooted in its German heritage, a legacy carried forward by the descendants of those who sought a new life in this fertile corner of the Upstate. The town’s early days were shaped by agricultural ambition, with cotton and later timber forming the backbone of its economy, and echoes of that past can still be seen in the sturdy, weathered barns that dot the countryside. Today, while agriculture remains a vital part of the local character, Walhalla also finds its pulse in a growing artisanal scene and the influx of those drawn to its peaceful pace and the pristine natural beauty of nearby state parks, where waterfalls cascade with a timeless, resonant song.

About This Walhalla Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Walhalla, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.764818, -83.064042. 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 Walhalla and Oconee County.

Detailed location data for Walhalla includes the ZIP code (29691), telephone area code (864), county seat of Oconee County (Walhalla), and school district assignment (Oconee 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 Walhalla is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.