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Fuller Heights Florida Map

Explore Fuller Heights, 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 Fuller Heights, Florida

How to Use This Fuller Heights, Florida Map

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

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

Latitude	27.923312
Longitude	-81.996569
Population	10,467
Density	935.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	33860
Area Code	561
County Seat	Bartow
School District	Polk County School District

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About Fuller Heights, Florida

Fuller Heights is a locality in Polk County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 10,467. The population density is 935.5 people per km². Fuller Heights is located at 27.9233°N, 81.9966°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33860.

Fuller Heights rises from the flat, subtropical plains where the air hangs heavy and sweet with the scent of damp earth. It lies 4.3 miles south-southwest of Medulla, FL (from Medulla, FL: bearing 200°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-southwest of Lakeland. The landscape around Fuller Heights is defined by a dense tapestry of palmetto scrub and stands of cypress that thrive in the persistent humidity. A mere mile away, the North Prong Alafia River carves a quiet path through the terrain, its dark waters moving with a deliberate and sluggish grace. To the north, the land shifts into a subtle elevation that culminates in the distant silhouette of Sand Mountain, visible only when the afternoon light clarifies the hazy horizon. Seven miles to the west, the surface of Crews Lake reflects the sky like a polished mirror, offering a cool respite from the heat of the inland sun.

Fuller Heights emerged from the expansion of regional agriculture, drawing settlers who sought to cultivate the fertile soil. The local economy remains anchored in the rhythmic cycles of citrus production, a legacy that continues to shape the daily labor of the residents. Small-scale manufacturing and service industries have slowly diversified the economic base, providing a steady pulse to the working life of the region. Historical records suggest that the development of Fuller Heights was tied closely to the mastery of the surrounding woodland, which provided both timber and cleared space for orchards. As the seasons turn, the industry of the people aligns with the maturation of the groves, creating a cycle of productivity that defines the year. This connection to the land persists, ensuring that the character of Fuller Heights is inextricably linked to the bounty and challenges of its subtropical environment.

Life in Fuller Heights moves with a reflective, unhurried intensity that mirrors the slow shifting of the clouds. Fuller Heights Park serves as the central gathering place, a green expanse where the community marks the passage of quiet afternoons and local festivals. The cultural identity here is a quiet blend of traditions, influenced by the slow migration of families who have found a stillness in these inland spaces. While the region is often associated with the intense lightning storms that define the summer months, the residents have learned to appreciate the dramatic, electric beauty of the evening sky. Notable figures who once walked these paths have largely remained local, contributing to the quiet continuity of the neighborhood. The spirit of Fuller Heights is found in the way the light catches the palmetto fronds at dusk, turning the ordinary fields into a landscape of deep shadow and golden clarity.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Fuller Heights Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 182° S
Carter Road Park & Boat Ramp (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 089° E
Mulberry Cultural Center (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 144° SE
Mulberry Phosphate Museum (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 145° SE
English Creek (Local Conservation Area) — 3.9 mi, 274° W
Covered overlook of marsh (Viewpoint) — 4.3 mi, 081° E
Alafia River Corridor (Local Conservation Area) — 5.5 mi, 248° W
Welcome to Polk County Citrus Center (Monument) — 8.0 mi, 333° NW
Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 020° N
Black Tiger Airsoft (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 236° SW
Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 8.7 mi, 019° N
Edward Medard Park and Reservoir (Local Recreation) — 9.3 mi, 270° W
Plant City Photo Archives (Museum) — 10.0 mi, 309° NW
Alderman's Ford Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 10.0 mi, 248° W
State Theater (Cinema) — 10.0 mi, 309° NW
Art Lounge and Gallery (Gallery) — 10.0 mi, 310° NW
Alafia River State Park (State Park) — 10.4 mi, 214° SW
Tenoroc Fish Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 11.3 mi, 020° N
Tenoroc Public Use Area (Nature Reserve) — 14.0 mi, 030° NE
Lake Wales Ridge National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.4 mi, 080° E · 3,792 acres
Oponys Town (Historic Ruins) — 15.4 mi, 129° SE
Butterfly Gate (Public Artwork) — 16.0 mi, 052° NE
Historical Society of Ft Meade (Museum) — 16.6 mi, 135° SE
W. Henry Lewis House Historical Marker (Attraction) — 16.7 mi, 133° SE
Hitchapukasse (Historic Ruins) — 17.0 mi, 352° N
Historic Ritz Theatre (Theatre) — 17.6 mi, 067° NE
Sinkhole Memorial (Monument) — 17.7 mi, 281° W
Hillsborough River State Park (State Park) — 20.2 mi, 317° NW
Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge And Conservation Area (National Wildlife Refuge) — 31.2 mi, 080° E · 11k acres
Pinellas County Aquatic Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 34.6 mi, 254° W

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