Explore Cheval, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Cheval, 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 Cheval.
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 | Cheval |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Hills County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 28.148625 |
| Longitude | -82.51454 |
| Population | 12,522 |
| Density | 812.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 33558 |
| Area Code | 407, 321 |
| School District | Hillsborough County School District |
Cheval occupies a verdant expanse defined by the quiet accumulation of subtropical humidity and the persistent, heavy warmth of the inland atmosphere. It lies 3.2 miles west of Lutz, FL (from Lutz, FL: bearing 267°T), and is situated 7.0 miles northwest of University. The landscape surrounding Cheval consists of low-lying plains characterized by palmetto scrub and dense, shadowed clusters of cypress that hold the morning dew long after the sun has climbed. Two miles from the center, the waters of Lake Ruth reflect the changing light of the afternoon, acting as a stillness amidst the surrounding vegetation. Three miles away, the narrow, wandering course of Brushy Creek carves a subtle path through the terrain, providing a necessary drainage for the moisture-heavy soil. Far off on the horizon, the faint, irregular silhouette of Sunset Hills breaks the otherwise level line of the earth, serving as a distant anchor for the gaze.
Cheval emerged from the transformation of former agricultural tracts, shifting from quiet citrus groves into a residential landscape that mirrors the regional transition toward modern suburban development. The local economy relies heavily on the professional services and retail sectors that support the daily needs of its residents, moving away from the older, labor-intensive industries of the past. Commerce in Cheval functions with a steady, predictable pulse, drawing strength from the proximity of larger metropolitan hubs while maintaining its own distinct identity. Development here respects the constraints of the terrain, favoring organized residential patterns that integrate with the natural thickets of the region. As the afternoon light shifts toward dusk, the infrastructure of the neighborhood reveals a quiet, functional efficiency that defines the modern character of the land.
Cultural life in Cheval finds its expression in the outdoor activities afforded by the proximity of the Suncoast Trail, which offers a linear passage for those seeking to traverse the natural environment. Residents often gravitate toward this trail to experience the rhythm of the local wildlife and the shifting textures of the palmetto-lined paths. While the area avoids the clamor of major tourist destinations, it maintains a collective pride in its orderly streets and the meticulously maintained green spaces that connect individual properties. Notable figures, such as the professional golfer Tiger Woods, have at various times called this region home, bringing a measure of international recognition to the quiet corridors of the vicinity. Whether during the heat of the day or the cooler hours of twilight, Cheval maintains a composed, private atmosphere that prioritizes the comfort of its inhabitants over the pursuit of public spectacle.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cheval, Florida. Coordinates: 28.148625, -82.51454. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Cheval includes the ZIP code (33558), telephone area code (407, 321), county seat of Hills County, and school district assignment (Hillsborough County School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |