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Clearwater Florida Map

Explore Clearwater, 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 Clearwater, Florida

How to Use This Clearwater, Florida Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Clearwater, 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 Clearwater.

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.

CityClearwater
StateFlorida (FL)
CountyPinellas County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude27.980289
Longitude-82.768166
Population117,292
Density1736.3 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes33755, 33759, 33756, 33757, 33758
Area Code561
County SeatClearwater
School DistrictPinellas County School District

About Clearwater, Florida

Clearwater is a locality in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. With a population of 117,292, Clearwater is a major urban centre in Florida. The population density is 1736.3 people per km². Clearwater is located at 27.9803°N, 82.7682°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Clearwater is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 33755, 33759, 33756.

Clearwater commands a position of singular clarity where the land meets the vast, shifting expanse of the open water. It lies 4.0 miles north-northwest of Largo, FL (from Largo, FL: bearing 349°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-southwest of Palm Harbor. The earth here is defined by a low, porous topography, where the humidity clings to the palmetto scrub and the air carries a persistent salt-heavy weight. At the edge of the urban grid, the tides of Clearwater Harbor pulse against the shoreline, creating a rhythm that dictates the slow expansion of the afternoon heat. To the north and east, the landscape softens into a mix of subtropical thickets, while the proximity to the coast ensures that the horizon is always dominated by the meeting of sky and water, a view that feels both infinite and immediate.

Founding narratives of Clearwater speak to a time when the terrain was dominated by dense wild growth and the quiet navigation of the coastal inlets. Early settlers moved through the region with an eye toward the utility of the harbor, establishing a foothold that relied on the natural bounty of the surrounding environment. Over the generations, what began as a modest gathering of homesteads has transitioned into a persistent center of activity, shaped by the influx of those seeking a respite from harsher northern winters. The development of Clearwater has been a steady, deliberate accumulation of infrastructure, moving from the isolated clearings of the nineteenth century into the interconnected, modern sprawl that defines the current era.

Economic life in Clearwater thrives on a foundation of diverse services, tourism, and a robust commitment to professional infrastructure that supports a wide range of local industries. The city acts as a vital node for the region, with its commercial corridors and well-maintained thoroughfares facilitating the movement of people and goods. Educational growth is anchored by institutions that provide professional training, while the local infrastructure, including accessible pathways like The Pinellas Trail, serves to integrate the daily commute with the leisure of the landscape. Beyond the commercial centers, the maintenance of public spaces such as Coachman Park ensures that the urban environment remains balanced by open, accessible ground for the public to gather.

Culture in Clearwater reflects the intersection of quiet, coastal living and the energetic pursuit of recreation. Residents often find themselves at the water’s edge or exploring the nearby reaches of Stevenson Creek, where the natural world asserts itself in the form of mangroves and the occasional wading bird. While the proximity to Pasadees Key provides a sense of geographic orientation, the local spirit is equally invested in the annual festivals that draw crowds to the waterfront, celebrating the community’s identity. The influence of professional and college sports permeates the social fabric, acting as a common language for a population that values both the stillness of the coastline and the collective excitement of a game well-played, all under the expansive, lightning-prone skies that define the region.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Bright House Field (BayCare Ballpark) (Stadium) — 0.7 mi, 209° SW
  • Ruth Eckerd Hall (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 1.5 mi, 020° N
  • Florida Botanical Gardens (Nature Reserve) — 1.5 mi, 020° N
  • Moccasin Lake Nature Park (Nature Reserve) — 4.3 mi, 015° N
  • Sand Key Park (Nature Reserve) — 6.4 mi, 328° NW
  • Coachman Park (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 349° N
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium (Aquarium) — 7.8 mi, 348° N
  • Pier 60 (Landmark) — 7.9 mi, 339° N
  • Clearwater Beach (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 339° N
  • Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 339° N
  • Pinellas County Aquatic Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 0.3 mi, 184° S
  • Sid Lickton Ballfield Complex (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 164° S
  • Crest Lake Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 190° S
  • Flagfish (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 193° S
  • The Twin Oaks at Crest Lake Park (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 195° S
  • Florida Veterans Memorial Plaza (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 190° S
  • Long Center (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 089° E
  • Jack Russel Stadium (Stadium) — 1.4 mi, 252° W
  • Clearwater highschool student veteran memorial (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 149° SE
  • Jerry Lake (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 019° N
  • Fort Harrison (Historic Ruins) — 2.1 mi, 334° NW
  • Marlene Rose (Gallery) — 2.2 mi, 243° SW
  • Caladesi Island State Park (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 297° NW
  • Countryside Cobb 12 (Cinema) — 3.2 mi, 039° NE
  • Council Ring (Theatre) — 3.3 mi, 061° NE
  • Sea Screamer Dolphin Tours (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 266° W
  • Little Toot (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 266° W
  • Henry Scharrer Homestead (Historic Ruins) — 3.8 mi, 307° NW
  • Honeymoon Island State Park (State Park) — 5.4 mi, 332° NW
  • Weedon Island Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 7.3 mi, 129° SE

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About This Clearwater Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clearwater, Florida. Coordinates: 27.980289, -82.768166. 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 Clearwater includes the ZIP code (33755, 33759, 33756), telephone area code (561), county seat of Pinellas County (Clearwater), and school district assignment (Pinellas 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 generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.