Chiefland Florida Map

About Chiefland, Florida

Chiefland is a locality in Levy County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,909. The population density is 118.8 people per km². Chiefland is located at 29.4750°N, 82.8598°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 32626.

Chiefland rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of water and earth, where the flatlands stretch out under a sky that seems to hold its breath before a storm. It lies 34.4 miles west-south-west of Gainesville, FL (from Gainesville, FL: bearing 249°T), and is situated 4.2 miles south-east of Manatee Road. The soil here, a rich, dark loam, speaks of ancient seabeds and the persistent growth of pine and palmetto, their needles whispering in the humid air that carries the scent of damp earth and distant livestock. The roads, mostly straight and true, cut through this terrain like determined furrows, leading past fields of peanuts and corn that shimmer with a verdant intensity under the relentless Florida sun. Even the stillness here has a texture, a palpable presence that settles over the houses and weathered barns, a quietude punctuated only by the drone of insects and the occasional, far-off rumble of a tractor. The history of Chiefland is inextricably tied to the fertile ground and the ingenuity of those who learned to coax sustenance from it, a legacy evident in the enduring agricultural roots that still anchor the local economy. For generations, the bounty of the land, particularly peanuts and cattle, has been the lifeblood of Chiefland, a rhythm of planting and harvest that has shaped the lives of its people. The town itself, a collection of businesses and homes strung along the main thoroughfare, carries the quiet dignity of places that have seen seasons come and go, their stories etched not in grand monuments, but in the very character of the place – in the friendly nods of passersby and the enduring hum of a community that understands the value of honest work. The nearby springs, clear and cool, offer a glimpse into the natural wonders that surround Chiefland, a refreshing counterpoint to the heat of the day and a reminder of the enduring power of the natural world.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Chiefland, Florida with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Chiefland and Levy County.

Detailed location data for Chiefland includes the ZIP code (32626), telephone area code (904), county seat of Levy County (Bronson), and school district assignment (Levy 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 Chiefland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.