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DeFuniak Springs Florida Map

Explore DeFuniak Springs, 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 DeFuniak Springs, Florida

How to Use This DeFuniak Springs, Florida Map

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

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	DeFuniak Springs
State	Florida (FL)
County	Walton County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	30.712522
Longitude	-86.119692
Population	5,919
Density	163.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	32435, 32433
Area Code	850
County Seat	DeFuniak Springs
School District	Walton County School District

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About DeFuniak Springs, Florida

DeFuniak Springs is a locality in Walton County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,919. The population density is 163.8 people per km². DeFuniak Springs is located at 30.7125°N, 86.1197°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. DeFuniak Springs is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 32435, 32433.

DeFuniak Springs draws its singular character from a landscape defined by subtropical humidity and the persistent, low-slung beauty of palmetto scrub. It lies 26.0 miles east-northeast of Niceville, FL (from Niceville, FL: bearing 57°T), and is situated 15.4 miles north of Freeport. The terrain unfolds in modest undulations that eventually rise toward the elevation of Long Pond Hill, marking the horizon nine miles away. Water shapes the rhythm of the environment, with West Sandy Creek winding its path just one mile from the center. Open Pond provides a quiet, reflective surface for the local flora four miles out, while the influence of the distant coast remains a subtle presence in the salt-tinged air. Though sixteen miles from the open sea, the atmosphere carries a heavy, humid weight that speaks to the proximity of Jack Bay.

DeFuniak Springs emerged from the expansion of rail lines, which brought an influx of settlers and established the foundation for a local economy rooted in timber and agriculture. The arrival of the railroad allowed the region to flourish as a center for trade, connecting the interior to broader markets and defining the early commercial architecture. Over the decades, the industry shifted as the land yielded to diverse agricultural ventures, supported by the rich soil characteristic of the region. Today, the economy maintains a steady pace, balancing small-scale commerce with the preservation of its historical rail-era identity. Residents move through their days with a focus on local trade and the maintenance of the infrastructure that has sustained the population since its founding.

Cultural life in DeFuniak Springs centers upon the expansive green space of Chipley Park, which serves as the focal point for public life and community gatherings. The architecture surrounding this area reflects a Victorian sensibility, lending a formal grace to the streets that see little of the frantic energy found in larger urban centers. Periodic local events draw the community together, fostering a sense of continuity that bridges the gap between the past and the contemporary era. While many figures have passed through, the town remains defined by the collective experience of its residents rather than the presence of individual celebrities. The quiet intensity of the light at dusk, casting long shadows across the park, captures the essence of a place that values its own deliberate, measured pace.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Plateau Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 058° NE
Hnery Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 050° NE
Walton County Heritage Museum (Museum Depot) (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 034° NE
DeFuniak Springs (freight) (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 036° NE
Uniquely Clever LLC (Arts Centre) — 0.8 mi, 029° NE
Walton County Confederate Monument (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 038° NE
Gene Hurley Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 2.5 mi, 296° NW
Ponce de Leon Springs State Park (State Park) — 10.9 mi, 087° E
Morrison Springs Recreational Facility (State Recreation Area) — 12.9 mi, 106° E
Coosada Old Town (Historic Ruins) — 14.2 mi, 113° SE
E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center (Nature Reserve) — 16.8 mi, 167° S
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 20.6 mi, 012° N
Britton Hill (Monument) — 21.2 mi, 333° NW
Eden Gardens State Park (State Park) — 23.2 mi, 181° S
Apalachicola National Forest (National Forest) — 23.4 mi, 269° W · 576k acres
Mattie Kelley Visual Arts Gallery (Museum) — 24.2 mi, 240° SW
Mattie Kelley Performing Arts Cntr. (Theatre) — 24.2 mi, 240° SW
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 25.1 mi, 202° S
Grayton Beach State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 25.5 mi, 182° S
The Shard Shop (Arts Centre) — 25.9 mi, 186° S
Sea Cliffs Townhomes (Monument) — 26.3 mi, 191° S
The Justin Gaffrey Studio (Gallery) — 27.1 mi, 182° S
The REP Community Theater (Theatre) — 27.1 mi, 182° S
AMC Destin Commons 14 (Cinema) — 28.6 mi, 219° SW
Fusion Art Glass & Fine Jewelry (Gallery) — 28.6 mi, 173° S
Seacrest Wolf Preserve (Attraction) — 30.3 mi, 106° E
Curate 30A (Gallery) — 30.6 mi, 168° S
Dockside Watersports (Attraction) — 31.7 mi, 226° SW
Conecuh National Forest (National Forest) — 32.5 mi, 325° NW · 85k acres
Gulf Islands National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 34.9 mi, 231° SW · 213k acres

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