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Glenvar Heights Florida Map

Explore Glenvar 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 Glenvar Heights, Florida

How to Use This Glenvar Heights, Florida Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Glenvar 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 Glenvar 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	Glenvar Heights
State	Florida (FL)
County	Miami-Dade County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	25.707602
Longitude	-80.325608
Population	20,786
Density	1968.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	33143
Area Code	305, 786
County Seat	Miami
School District	Dade County School District

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About Glenvar Heights, Florida

Glenvar Heights is a locality in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 20,786. The population density is 1968.0 people per km². Glenvar Heights is located at 25.7076°N, 80.3256°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33143.

Glenvar Heights emerges from the flat, subtropical landscape as a quiet residential enclave defined by its humid, heavy air and the persistent influence of the nearby sea. It lies 1.7 miles east of Sunset, FL (from Sunset, FL: bearing 86°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west-southwest of Miami. The terrain remains low and level, marked by the dense green of palmetto scrub that thrives in the moisture of the region. Only a mile away, the Snapper Creek Canal Number C-2 cuts through the neighborhood, providing a slow-moving artery that channels water toward the distant, shimmering expanse of Biscayne Bay. Residents often find that the light at dusk turns a singular, bruised purple, reflecting off the local foliage and casting long, soft shadows across the pavement. Three miles to the west, the calm surface of Hammock Lake offers a reflective stillness that contrasts with the constant, distant hum of coastal winds.

Glenvar Heights developed as part of the broader expansion of the region, evolving from agricultural roots into a settled suburban grid that prioritizes quiet accessibility. The local economy relies heavily on the service sectors and professional trades that support the dense, surrounding metropolitan pulse, keeping the pace of commerce steady and predictable. Small businesses thrive in the shade of older trees, maintaining a modest commercial footprint that respects the residential character of the streets. While the area lacks heavy industrial centers, it benefits from the sustained growth of the broader south Florida corridor, which has transformed former citrus groves into enduring neighborhoods. Long-term residents note that the rhythm of life here remains tied to the seasonal migration of visitors, who bring a temporary, brisk energy to the otherwise deliberate flow of daily affairs.

Glenvar Heights possesses a character forged by the intersection of Caribbean influences and the steady, practical nature of Florida living. At the center of the neighborhood’s recreational life, Sunkist Park serves as a vital patch of open green, hosting local gatherings where the atmosphere is defined by the heavy scent of blooming jasmine. While the area is largely defined by its private homes, the proximity to the coast allows for easy access to regional landmarks, including the distant, storied shores of Isla Dorada. Although no singular, world-famous figures are typically associated with these specific blocks, the neighborhood attracts a diverse population that values the proximity to major cultural hubs without sacrificing a sense of domestic privacy. The collective life of the residents is quiet and unpretentious, shaped by the intense, brilliant sunshine and the sudden, cooling rains that define the climate.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sudlow Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 109° E
Ludlam Trail (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 089° E
Palmer Park (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 075° E
Miami Art Center (Arts Centre) — 1.4 mi, 162° S
Gibson-Bethel Community Center (Local Recreation) — 2.3 mi, 088° E
Vossen (Gallery) — 2.5 mi, 094° E
Bust of Jose Martí (Public Artwork) — 2.6 mi, 083° E
Victor E. Clarke Recital Hall (Theatre) — 2.9 mi, 075° E
Ring Theater (Theatre) — 3.0 mi, 074° E
Iron Arrow Mound (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 073° E
Lowe Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 3.2 mi, 075° E
Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 3.8 mi, 109° E
Flume (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 315° NW
Mega Drop (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 317° NW
R. Hardy Matheson Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 133° SE
Avalanche Coaster (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 318° NW
Color Image Designs @ Miami-Dade County Fair (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 318° NW
Aquarium Depot (Aquarium) — 4.1 mi, 248° W
Landmark at Merrick Park (Cinema) — 4.3 mi, 068° E
Student Art Gallery (Gallery) — 4.4 mi, 318° NW
Biscayne Bay-Card Sound Spiny Lobster Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 4.6 mi, 145° SE
Cuban Museum (Museum) — 5.1 mi, 054° NE
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas (Cinema) — 5.4 mi, 074° E
Freedom Plaza (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 048° NE
U.S. Coast Guard Station Hangar (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 074° E
Biscayne National Park (National Park) — 7.0 mi, 171° S · 346k acres
Everglades National Park Expansion (National Park) — 10.9 mi, 236° SW · 109k acres
Oleta River State Park (State Park) — 17.2 mi, 039° NE
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 21.6 mi, 268° W · 1.3M acres
Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.1 mi, 172° S · 13k acres

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