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Ellenton Florida Map

Explore Ellenton, 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 Ellenton, Florida

How to Use This Ellenton, Florida Map

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

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	Ellenton
State	Florida (FL)
County	Manatee County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	27.521705
Longitude	-82.527596
Population	4,129
Density	482.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	34222
Area Code	941
County Seat	Bradenton
School District	Manatee County School District

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About Ellenton, Florida

Ellenton is a locality in Manatee County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,129. The population density is 482.1 people per km². Ellenton is located at 27.5217°N, 82.5276°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 34222.

Ellenton exists where the heavy, humid air of the Florida peninsula settles into a slow, rhythmic pulse against the damp earth. It lies 2.7 miles east of Palmetto, FL (from Palmetto, FL: bearing 90°T), and is situated 3.3 miles east-northeast of Bradenton. The Manatee River flows just a mile away, its dark, tidal waters carrying the scent of salt and decaying vegetation toward the open expanse of Terra Ceia Bay. Sunlight here has a thick, golden quality, catching the palmetto scrub and turning the mangroves into jagged silhouettes as dusk approaches. Across the flat horizon, the land remains low and unyielding, punctuated only by the distant, ancient rise of the Portavant Indian Mound. To the west, the sheltered terrain of Branches Hammock provides a quiet refuge for the coastal birds that circle the nearby waterways.

Ellenton grew from the quiet labor of those who recognized the fertility of the soil and the convenience of the river trade. The local economy evolved from early agricultural roots into a modern landscape defined by retail commerce and the steady flow of seasonal visitors. Citrus groves once dominated the vista, but the industry has shifted to accommodate the sprawl of suburban development and the demands of a changing labor market. Residents often find work in the specialized trades that support the regional infrastructure, keeping the wheels of the local economy turning with persistent effort. The history of the region is etched into the way the roads follow the natural bends of the water, a silent record of how the land was first surveyed and cleared. Even as the pace of life accelerates, the memory of those foundational industries lingers in the quiet, industrial corners of the landscape.

Ellenton retains a distinct character, marked by a blend of long-term residents and those who arrive with the winter warmth. Visitors often traverse the grounds of Braden Castle to catch a glimpse of the past, standing amidst the ruins that speak of a different era. The cultural life of the area is quiet, favoring the simplicity of a drive toward the water or an afternoon spent watching the tide shift in the bay. While the region lacks the clamor of a major metropolis, it holds its own rhythm, indifferent to the noise of the outside world. Notable figures like the esteemed baseball player Wade Boggs have roots in this broader region, linking the local soil to a wider national consciousness. Life here remains anchored by the climate, where the sudden, electric crack of a summer lightning storm serves as a reminder of the raw, untamed power of the Florida sky.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sundial (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 047° NE
Daughters Memorial (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 076° E
Lincoln Park (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 283° W
Pine Island Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 166° S
Palmetto Estuary Preservation Project (Local Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 247° SW
Washington Borrow Pit Park (Local Park) — 2.2 mi, 307° NW
Bennett Park (Local Park) — 2.4 mi, 118° SE
Open Heart Icon (Public Artwork) — 2.6 mi, 235° SW
Emergency Services Memorial (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 237° SW
Olympia Theatre (Theatre) — 3.0 mi, 262° W
Parker Manatee Aquarium (Aquarium) — 3.2 mi, 239° SW
Manatee County Fair (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 275° W
Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 3.3 mi, 304° NW
Left Of Center Gallery (Gallery) — 3.5 mi, 231° SW
Terra Ceia Preserve State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 4.3 mi, 336° NW
Maderia Bickle Archaeological State Park (State Park) — 4.9 mi, 308° NW
Linder Turf and Tractor (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 193° S
Emerson Point Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 5.7 mi, 276° W
Regal Cinemas Oakmont 8 Movie Theater (Cinema) — 6.6 mi, 230° SW
Tabby House Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 7.0 mi, 272° W
Florida Gulf Coast Railroad Museum (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 053° NE
Lakewood Ranch Cinema (Cinema) — 10.4 mi, 147° SE
Passage Key Dolphin Tours (Attraction) — 11.1 mi, 243° SW
Cove. (Gallery) — 11.1 mi, 250° W
Island Gallery West (Gallery) — 11.6 mi, 265° W
Little Manatee River State Park (State Park) — 12.1 mi, 039° NE
Old Fish Camp Site (Historic Ruins) — 12.5 mi, 039° NE
Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.5 mi, 317° NW · 428 acres
Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.6 mi, 285° W · 993 acres

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