Crystal Lake Florida Map

About Crystal Lake, Florida

Crystal Lake is a locality in Washington County, Florida, United States. Crystal Lake is located at 30.4441°N, 85.6885°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33801.

Crystal Lake rests in a quiet embrace of rolling terrain, where the land gently slopes towards its shimmering namesake. It lies 19.8 miles north of Panama City, FL (from Panama City, FL: bearing 355°T), and is situated 13.9 miles north of Lynn Haven. The air here, thick with the scent of pine and damp earth after a summer shower, carries a unique stillness, broken only by the distant call of a dove or the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth. Broadleaf trees, their canopies a verdant ceiling, filter the sunlight into shifting patterns on the forest floor, creating an atmosphere of deep, cool shade. The water of Crystal Lake itself, a deep sapphire hue under the midday sun, mirrors the surrounding greenery with an almost perfect fidelity, lending the scene a profound sense of peace. This corner of Washington County has long been shaped by the bounty of its soil and the quiet industry of its people. Historically, agriculture has been the bedrock of Crystal Lake's economy, with fields of cotton and peanuts stretching across the landscape, their cultivation a generations-old tradition. While the pace of life in Crystal Lake remains unhurried, a subtle undercurrent of enterprise persists, evident in the small, family-owned businesses that dot the main thoroughfares and the hum of tractors working the fertile land. The lake itself, a natural jewel, serves not only as a picturesque backdrop but also as a focal point for recreation, drawing visitors who appreciate the unpretentious beauty and the enduring spirit of this place.

About This Crystal Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crystal Lake, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.444084, -85.688541. 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 Crystal Lake and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Crystal Lake includes the ZIP code (33064), telephone area code (850, 561), county seat of Washington County (Chipley), and school district assignment (Polk 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 Crystal Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.