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West Columbia South Carolina Map

Explore West Columbia, 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 West Columbia, South Carolina

How to Use This West Columbia, South Carolina Map

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

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	West Columbia
State	South Carolina (SC)
County	Lexington County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	33.99013
Longitude	-81.099354
Population	17,416
Density	748.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	29169, 29170, 29171, 29172
Area Code	803
County Seat	Lexington
School District	Lexington School District 2

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About West Columbia, South Carolina

West Columbia is a locality in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of 17,416. The population density is 748.0 people per km². West Columbia is located at 33.9901°N, 81.0994°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. West Columbia is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 29169, 29170, 29171.

West Columbia occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the inland earth, where the horizon stretches toward the distant, faint silhouette of Mullers Barn Ridge. It lies 1.9 miles north of Cayce, SC (from Cayce, SC: bearing 0°T), and is situated 2.3 miles west-southwest of Columbia. The Saluda River carves a path through the terrain just one mile away, its current providing a constant, low-frequency pulse to the surrounding woods and soil. Residents often find respite in the local grounds of Rosemounda Percell-Butler Community Park, where the afternoon light filters through the canopy in long, amber needles. To the north, the surface of Saluda Terrace Gardens Pond remains a mirror for the shifting clouds, undisturbed by the rush of the modern world. The climate holds a heavy, humid stillness that encourages the slow growth of pine and oak across the modest elevation changes of the region. This geography offers a grounding presence, anchoring the daily lives of those who walk its paths under a wide, unhurried sky.

West Columbia evolved from its early roots as a vital crossing point, slowly maturing into a center of commerce that bridges the gap between agricultural heritage and modern industry. The local economy relies on a diverse mix of small-scale enterprises and service-oriented businesses that capitalize on the proximity to major regional transit lines. Hardworking families have built the commercial identity of West Columbia, shifting from the labor of the past toward the professional and retail sectors that now define the streetscape. The rhythm of the workweek here is marked by the steady hum of traffic and the quiet efficiency of local storefronts that have served the public for generations. Even as the town expands, the underlying structure of the economy remains tied to the practical needs of the people and the steady development of its infrastructure.

Cultural life in West Columbia thrives in the small, shared moments of community gatherings and the preservation of local traditions that honor the character of the region. The area hosts various public events throughout the year, fostering a sense of connection that defines the social fabric of the neighborhood. Notable landmarks, such as the vibrant murals and renovated spaces in the River District, serve as focal points for those seeking to experience the artistic pulse of the locality. While the town remains modest in its scale, it has been home to individuals like the musician Lee Brice, whose work reflects the spirit of the surrounding landscape. Visitors and residents alike find a particular clarity in the way the town balances its growth with a respect for the quiet, understated beauty of its everyday surroundings.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Northside Middle School (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 003° N
Pine View Ball Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 252° W
Howard Park Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 356° N
A Bridge to the Past (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 046° NE
B Avenue Park (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 094° E
Cayce Colored School (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 130° SE
Elephant Statue (Public Artwork) — 2.1 mi, 051° NE
Old State Road (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 103° E
Columbia Marionette Theatre (Theatre) — 3.0 mi, 069° E
Wilkes Gallery of Art (Gallery) — 3.2 mi, 077° E
Mike Brown Contemporary (Gallery) — 3.5 mi, 078° E
City Art (Gallery) — 3.6 mi, 078° E
The Nickelodeon (Cinema) — 3.8 mi, 072° E
City of Columbia Art Center (Arts Centre) — 3.9 mi, 072° E
Drayton Hall (Theatre) — 4.0 mi, 083° E
Mann-Simons Site (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 068° E
USC Smokestack (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 083° E
Hampton-Preston House Museum (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 071° E
Columbia Fire Department Museum (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 070° E
Anne Frank Center (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 081° E
Tapp's Outpost (Arts Centre) — 4.7 mi, 083° E
Harbison Bluff (Viewpoint) — 7.0 mi, 356° N
Sesquicentennial State Park (State Park) — 11.9 mi, 058° NE
Congaree National Park (National Park) — 17.1 mi, 127° SE · 26k acres
Congaree National Park Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 17.1 mi, 127° SE · 15k acres
Dreher Island State Park (State Park) — 17.7 mi, 290° W
Sumter National Forest (National Forest) — 30.3 mi, 331° NW · 375k acres
Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 55.8 mi, 052° NE · 92k acres

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