Explore Citrus Hills, 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 Citrus Hills, 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 Citrus Hills.
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 | Citrus Hills |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Citrus County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 28.888315 |
| Longitude | -82.432597 |
| Population | 9,302 |
| Density | 370.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 34442, 34461 |
| Area Code | 941 |
| County Seat | Inverness |
| School District | Citrus County School District |
Citrus Hills rises above the verdant landscape as a quiet expanse defined by the deliberate, rhythmic grace of the inland Florida terrain. It lies 4.2 miles southeast of Pine Ridge, FL (from Pine Ridge, FL: bearing 144°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south-southeast of Citrus Springs. The topography here avoids the dramatic verticality of distant peaks, favoring instead a subtle elevation that creates a sense of openness across the palmetto scrub and woodland. Only four miles away, the dark, reflective surface of Tsala Apopka Lake anchors the horizon, providing a cool contrast to the subtropical humidity that settles over the earth at midday. Further afield, the Withlacoochee River carves its path through the region, serving as a reminder of the slow, persistent movement of water through the limestone foundations. Residents find a familiar sanctuary at Rockwood Park, where the canopy offers a reprieve from the intense, golden light that defines the late afternoon.
Citrus Hills reflects a history built upon the steady cultivation of the land, transitioning from its agricultural roots into a purposeful residency. The local economy thrives on a blend of service-oriented industries and the maintenance of a lifestyle that prioritizes leisure and stability. Small-scale commerce supports the daily needs of the populace, while the broader regional industry remains tethered to the productive soil and the management of natural resources. Centuries of land use have left a quiet imprint on the economy, where the focus remains on long-term sustainability rather than rapid, industrial expansion. The proximity of Live Oak Flat reminds observers of the vast, flat basins that historically shaped the regional trade routes and settlement patterns. Prosperity here is measured not by the velocity of growth, but by the careful preservation of the environment that Citrus Hills occupies.
Cultural character in Citrus Hills manifests as an unhurried appreciation for the natural world, where the passage of time is marked by the shifting colors of the foliage. The community gathers for local events that celebrate the shared experience of living in a place defined by its distinct climate and quiet surroundings. Landmarks are often found in the architecture of the homes and the thoughtful design of community spaces that encourage social interaction. While the region is not a hub for global celebrities, those who reside here often value the privacy and the profound stillness that the landscape affords. Life moves with a deliberate pace, mirroring the slow drift of clouds over the scrublands and the heavy, fragrant air that lingers after the frequent summer rains. A sense of belonging emerges from the simple act of witnessing the dusk, when the heat retreats and the shadows stretch long across the ground.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Citrus Hills, Florida. Coordinates: 28.888315, -82.432597. 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 Citrus Hills includes the ZIP code (34442, 34461), telephone area code (941), county seat of Citrus County (Inverness), and school district assignment (Citrus 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. |