Citrus Springs Florida Map

About Citrus Springs, Florida

Citrus Springs is a locality in Citrus County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 12,215. The population density is 209.4 people per km². Citrus Springs is located at 28.9975°N, 82.4707°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 34433.

Citrus Springs unfolds across a landscape that whispers of its gentle, sandy terrain. It lies 23.9 miles west-south-west of Ocala, FL (from Ocala, FL: bearing 237°T), and is situated 4.1 miles north of Pine Ridge. Oak trees, gnarled and ancient, stand sentinel over palmetto scrub, their branches draped with Spanish moss that sways like forgotten memories in the humid air. The land here is a subtle undulation, a quiet rise and fall that hints at the underlying limestone and the slow, subterranean rivers that shape its character. Sunlight, when it pierces the canopy, falls in shifting mosaics on the forest floor, illuminating the emerald green of ferns and the rich, dark earth. The air itself carries a faint, sweet perfume, a blend of pine needles and the distant, unseen blossoms that punctuate the wilder stretches of Citrus Springs. The history of Citrus Springs is tied to the land's inherent potential, a narrative woven from the dreams of settlers and the bounty of the surrounding natural world. While not a coastal settlement, its proximity to the Gulf Coast has always influenced its character, offering a haven from the salt spray and a connection to the vibrant marine life. The local economy, historically rooted in agriculture and timber, has adapted over time, with tourism and retirement communities now playing significant roles. The springs themselves, for which Citrus Springs is named, are a testament to the area's geological artistry, offering cool, clear waters that have drawn visitors and residents for generations, each ripple a quiet echo of the past.

About This Citrus Springs Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Citrus Springs, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.997477, -82.470655. 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 Citrus Springs and Citrus County.

Detailed location data for Citrus Springs includes the ZIP code (34434), telephone area code (941), county seat of Citrus County (Inverness), and school district assignment (Citrus 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 Citrus Springs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.