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Fort Meade Florida Map

Explore Fort Meade, 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 Fort Meade, Florida

How to Use This Fort Meade, Florida Map

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

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	Fort Meade
State	Florida (FL)
County	Polk County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	27.765879
Longitude	-81.805464
Population	5,100
Density	240.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	33841
Area Code	561
County Seat	Bartow
School District	Polk County School District

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About Fort Meade, Florida

Fort Meade is a locality in Polk County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,100. The population density is 240.6 people per km². Fort Meade is located at 27.7659°N, 81.8055°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Fort Meade is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 33841.

Fort Meade holds a quiet presence upon the flat, sun-drenched plains of the interior. It lies 10.3 miles south-southeast of Bartow, FL (from Bartow, FL: bearing 166°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south-southwest of Alturas. The landscape surrounding Fort Meade is defined by a deep, subtropical humidity that clings to the skin during the long afternoons. Only a mile away, the Peace River carves a slow path through the dense, verdant vegetation, acting as the primary artery for the region. To the east, the terrain rises slightly toward the elevated ground of Sand Mountain, which stands as a silent sentinel over the agricultural expanse. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and palmetto scrub, a reminder of the wilder stretches that persist beyond the cleared fields.

Fort Meade emerged from the foundations of a military outpost, eventually transitioning into a settlement built upon the cycles of the land. Its economy has long been tethered to the rhythm of the citrus groves, where rows of trees stretch toward the horizon in precise, geometric patterns. While phosphate mining has played a significant role in the industrial development of the broader region, the local focus remains anchored in the stewardship of the soil. Residents maintain a steady, unadorned approach to commerce that favors longevity over rapid transformation. This dedication to industry creates a grounded atmosphere where the work of the day is measured by the steady accumulation of labor.

Fort Meade carries a cultural character shaped by the steady, persistent heat and the legacy of its early pioneers. Visitors often gravitate toward the Fort Meade Skateboard Park, where the modern geometry of concrete provides a stark contrast to the surrounding greenery. The town celebrates its heritage through gatherings that emphasize communal ties rather than grand spectacles. While the area lacks the fame of larger metropolitan centers, its identity is forged in the quiet resilience of its people and the unchanging quality of its light at dusk. The pace of life remains slow, allowing for a deliberate awareness of the changing seasons as they shift across the Florida landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Patterson Park & Boat Ramp (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 180° S
W. Henry Lewis House Historical Marker (Attraction) — 0.8 mi, 139° SE
Fort Meade Skateboard Park (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 180° S
Heritage Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 140° SE
Historical Society of Ft Meade (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 179° S
Fort Meade Baseball/Softball Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 090° E
Oponys Town (Historic Ruins) — 1.3 mi, 015° N
Bartow Trailhead at Fort Fraser (State Recreation Area) — 9.8 mi, 348° N
Monument (Monument) — 10.3 mi, 181° S
Crooked Lake Wildlife and Environmental Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.8 mi, 094° E
Mulberry Phosphate Museum (Museum) — 13.5 mi, 311° NW
Mulberry Cultural Center (Museum) — 13.6 mi, 311° NW
Covered overlook of marsh (Viewpoint) — 13.7 mi, 327° NW
Lake Wales Ridge National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.0 mi, 014° N · 3,792 acres
Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Area (State Conservation Area) — 15.9 mi, 049° NE
The LEGO MOVIE World (Attraction) — 16.9 mi, 025° NE
The Grand Carousel (Attraction) — 17.0 mi, 024° NE
Duplo Train (Attraction) — 17.0 mi, 024° NE
Alafia River State Park (State Park) — 17.1 mi, 275° W
The Florida Pool (Monument) — 17.2 mi, 023° NE
Art on Fire Studio (Arts Centre) — 17.2 mi, 024° NE
Historic Ritz Theatre (Theatre) — 18.3 mi, 015° N
Four Purls Yarn Shop (Arts Centre) — 18.5 mi, 014° N
Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge And Conservation Area (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.6 mi, 101° E · 11k acres
Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (Museum) — 20.7 mi, 335° NW
Butterfly Gate (Public Artwork) — 20.7 mi, 003° N
Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 21.1 mi, 335° NW
Avon Park Depot Museum (Museum) — 21.7 mi, 122° SE
Highlands Hammock State Park (State Park) — 24.4 mi, 143° SE
Pinellas County Aquatic Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 45.0 mi, 272° W

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