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York South Carolina Map

Explore York, 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 York, South Carolina

How to Use This York, South Carolina Map

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

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

Latitude	34.994302
Longitude	-81.242018
Population	8,503
Density	387.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	29745
Area Code	864
County Seat	York
School District	York School District 1

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About York, South Carolina

York is a locality in York County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,503. The population density is 387.1 people per km². York is located at 34.9943°N, 81.2420°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. York is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 29745.

York maintains a quiet presence upon the red clay soil of the South Carolina piedmont, where the land stretches out in wide, undulating fields beneath an expansive sky. It lies 12.3 miles west of Tega Cay, SC (from Tega Cay, SC: bearing 260°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south of Clover. The horizon remains flat and unyielding, though the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains occasionally haunt the western view during the clearest afternoons. Water moves with a deliberate, slow urgency through the landscape, channeled by the steady current of Ross Branch as it carves a path through the woods. To the north, the stillness of Upper York Reservoir holds a mirror to the passing clouds, offering a cool respite from the heat of the humid summer months. Residents often gather at the York Recreation Center, where the open grounds provide a central space for the community to breathe and connect amidst the rural surroundings.

York carries the weight of a long settlement history in its architecture, with brick buildings and modest structures reflecting the evolution of the local economy. Agriculture once dominated the rhythms of the day, yet modern industry and commerce have since diversified the financial landscape beyond the traditional fields. Small businesses and professional services now anchor the daily trade, keeping the pace of life measured and predictable for those who call the area their own. The transition from agrarian roots to contemporary enterprise has left the local economy resilient, relying on a steady blend of labor and regional commerce. This shift has allowed York to preserve a sense of continuity while adapting to the demands of a changing world.

Cultural life in York finds expression in the preservation of its heritage and the shared moments of local gatherings that define the calendar. The downtown district serves as a visual anchor, where historic facades stand as silent witnesses to the generations that have walked these same sidewalks. Among the notable figures who have emerged from this region, the musician Marshall Tucker, whose name became synonymous with a specific era of Southern rock, remains a recognized connection to the area's wider legacy. Community events bring neighbors together in common cause, reinforcing the social bonds that hold the citizenry in a tight, familiar embrace. Even as the decades turn, the character of the people remains rooted in a distinct, unhurried hospitality that defines the identity of York.

Nearby Outdoor Places

McCelvey Field (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 163° S
York Recreation Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 076° E
Green Street Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 206° SW
Lincoln Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 027° NE
James Ross Wildlife Reservation (State Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 225° SW
Matthews Tract (State Conservation Area) — 7.3 mi, 216° SW
Kings Mountain State Park (State Park) — 9.1 mi, 332° NW
Vessel Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 12.5 mi, 107° E
To The Memory Of Colonel Patrick Ferguson (Monument) — 12.8 mi, 323° NW
To Honor Colonel Asbury Coward (Monument) — 12.9 mi, 322° NW
In Honor Of The Three African American Patriots (Monument) — 12.9 mi, 321° NW
Main Street Children's Museum (Museum) — 13.1 mi, 111° E
Crowders Mountain State Park (State Park) — 13.2 mi, 342° N
Boulders Overlook (Viewpoint) — 14.2 mi, 332° NW
Former site of Deepcore and The Abyss Movie Set (Historic Ruins) — 15.6 mi, 281° W
Acting Out Studio (Theatre) — 15.7 mi, 082° E
Carhartt Mansion (Historic Ruins) — 16.1 mi, 095° E
Little Theater (Theatre) — 17.0 mi, 336° NW
Illuminate Studio (Arts Centre) — 18.6 mi, 070° E
Sumter National Forest (National Forest) — 18.7 mi, 211° SW · 375k acres
Chester County Transportation Museum (Museum) — 19.7 mi, 176° S
METALmorphosis (Attraction) — 19.8 mi, 057° NE
Catawba Cultural Center (Museum) — 21.2 mi, 107° E
F-4 Phantom II (Attraction) — 22.5 mi, 045° NE
Coach Ken Waldron Field (Stadium) — 23.4 mi, 069° E
Cherokee County Museum (Museum) — 23.6 mi, 283° W
Gaffney Visitors Center & Art Gallery (Attraction) — 23.7 mi, 284° W
Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 59.0 mi, 113° SE · 92k acres
Pisgah National Forest (National Forest) — 60.8 mi, 322° NW · 511k acres

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