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Carol City Florida Map

Explore Carol City, Florida, 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 Carol City, Florida

How to Use This Carol City, Florida Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Carol City, Florida. 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 Florida 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 Carol City.

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	Carol City
State	Florida (FL)
County	Miami-Dade County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	25.940649
Longitude	-80.245604
Population	56,000
Density	3600.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	33056, 33055
Area Code	305, 786
County Seat	Miami

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About Carol City, Florida

Carol City is a locality in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 56,000. The population density is 3600.0 people per km². Carol City is located at 25.9406°N, 80.2456°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 33056, 33055.

Carol City spreads across a flat, low-lying expanse of South Florida where the air hangs heavy with the scent of ozone and encroaching subtropical moisture. The terrain here is defined by a rigorous, man-made geometry, a grid of streets that carve through the palmetto scrub and thin, resilient grasses. Though the horizon is flat, the quality of light at dusk possesses a singular intensity, turning the gray pavement into a reflective surface that mimics the distant, shimmering expanse of Biscayne Bay seven miles to the east. Water remains a constant, silent presence in the landscape, channeled through the narrow, dark artery of Snake Creek Canal which traces a quiet path just a mile from the center of the grid.

Carol City emerged from the mid-century drive to expand residential capacity, rising from the earth as a planned development designed to house a growing workforce. The land, once defined by the wild, sprawling reach of cypress and sawgrass, was systematically drained and subdivided to accommodate the rapid influx of families seeking a place of their own. This foundational period left behind a pattern of sturdy, modest homes that reflect the aspirations of those who arrived to build their lives in the humid, demanding climate. The history of Carol City remains etched in the simple, enduring architecture of these neighborhoods, where the ghosts of earlier agricultural dreams still linger in the occasional patch of unpaved earth.

Economic life in Carol City functions as a vital component of the broader regional engine, drawing strength from proximity to major transit corridors and the constant movement of goods and people. While the local landscape is largely residential, the infrastructure supports a steady flow of labor into the logistics, retail, and service sectors that anchor the metropolitan economy. Education and vocational training play a significant role in shaping the prospects of younger generations, with nearby institutions providing the essential tools for professional advancement. The daily commute along the arterial roads serves as a reminder of how deeply Carol City is integrated into the larger, bustling pulse of the state’s industrial and commercial life.

Cultural identity in Carol City is defined by an evolving mosaic of traditions, echoing with the Caribbean influences that have shaped the local vernacular and social life. Residents often gather at Brentwood Pool, a local focal point that serves as a necessary refuge from the relentless afternoon heat. While the broader region is celebrated for its professional sports franchises and the allure of distant coastal features like Sandspur Island or the distant waters of Maule Lake, the authentic character of Carol City is found in the communal celebrations and the vibrant, everyday interactions of its people. Famous figures, including influential voices in contemporary music like Rick Ross, have emerged from these streets, carrying the unique rhythm and perspective of the neighborhood into the wider world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Brentwood Pool (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 326° NW
Miami Carol City Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 274° W
Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 340° N
Rolling Oaks Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 079° E
Dan Marino (Public Artwork) — 1.2 mi, 018° N
Dolphin Center STD: Scrub Oak Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 046° NE
Miramar Pineland Natural Area (Local Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 351° N
TopGolf (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 103° E
Miami Helicopter Tours (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 214° SW
Woodscape (Viewpoint) — 2.7 mi, 029° NE
Snake Warrior's Island Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 041° NE
CMX Cinemas Miami Lakes 17 (Cinema) — 4.4 mi, 245° SW
Barn Theater (Theatre) — 4.7 mi, 238° SW
Pelican Theatre (Theatre) — 5.2 mi, 144° SE
Center of Contemporary Art (Arts Centre) — 5.4 mi, 132° SE
Oleta River State Park (State Park) — 5.8 mi, 102° E
Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 5.9 mi, 098° E
Flipper's Hollywood Cinema 10 (Cinema) — 6.0 mi, 011° N
Futurestuff Gallery (Gallery) — 6.1 mi, 125° SE
Round1 (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 322° NW
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 6.4 mi, 150° SE
Art @ The Citadel (Gallery) — 6.9 mi, 152° SE
Pegasus and Dragon (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 066° NE
Armenian Genocide Memorial (Monument) — 7.4 mi, 344° N
Anhinga Indian Museum (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 017° N
Harvey Baker Graves Memorial (Monument) — 7.7 mi, 092° E
Green Space Miami (Gallery) — 7.8 mi, 151° SE
Florida Keys Areas to be Avoided (Marine Protected Area) — 15.9 mi, 146° SE
Biscayne National Park (National Park) — 18.8 mi, 172° S · 346k acres
Everglades National Park Expansion (National Park) — 20.1 mi, 232° SW · 109k acres

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