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High Springs Florida Map

Explore High 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 High Springs, Florida

How to Use This High Springs, Florida Map

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

CityHigh Springs
StateFlorida (FL)
CountyAlachua County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude29.799634
Longitude-82.589322
Population6,215
Density110.1 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes32643, 32655
Area Code904
County SeatGainesville
School DistrictAlachua County School District

About High Springs, Florida

High Springs is a locality in Alachua County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,215. The population density is 110.1 people per km². High Springs is located at 29.7996°N, 82.5893°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. High Springs is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 32643, 32655.

High Springs remains defined by the persistent, quiet presence of the Santa Fe River as it carves through the limestone landscape. It lies 11.5 miles west-northwest of Alachua, FL (from Alachua, FL: bearing 297°T), and is situated 12.5 miles north of Newberry. The terrain surrounding High Springs is characterized by subtle depressions and palmetto scrub, with the gentle rise of Underwood Hill providing a modest elevation to the horizon. Just two miles from the open coastline, the air carries a persistent, saline weight that clings to the cypress needles and Spanish moss. Residents often look toward the nearby Suck Hole, where the water’s movement creates a rhythmic, swirling pulse in the quiet basin. The landscape remains raw and unadorned, reflecting a subtropical humidity that turns the afternoon light into a thick, golden haze.

Phosphate mining once anchored the regional economy, leaving behind a legacy of industrial grit that has slowly transitioned into a focus on local commerce and outdoor recreation. High Springs grew from these early extraction roots, evolving as the rail lines brought a steady influx of trade and travelers to the region. Today, the economy relies on the flow of visitors drawn to the natural springs, which serve as the lifeblood for local outfitters and small-scale hospitality. The nearby Robinson Sinks act as a reminder of the porous, shifting earth that dictates the pace of development and land use. Even as modern commerce shifts, the fundamental character of the region remains tied to the extraction of resources and the stewardship of its fragile, subterranean water systems.

Cultural life in High Springs centers upon the preservation of its historic downtown, where storefronts retain an architectural integrity from decades past. James Paul Park offers a quiet space for public gathering, serving as a focal point for the community to recognize its shared identity. Throughout the year, local events draw those who appreciate the slower, deliberate tempo of life that defines the region, far from the frantic pace of larger urban centers. While Rum Island provides a distinct destination for those navigating the waters, the town itself maintains a humble, grounded perspective on its place in the world. Visitors seeking a connection to the environment often find their way to Watermelon Pond, where the stillness of the water mirrors the quiet resilience of the people living here.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Catherine Taylor Park (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 356° N
  • Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 051° NE
  • High Springs Community Theater (Theatre) — 1.9 mi, 350° N
  • James Paul Park (Local Park) — 2.0 mi, 346° N
  • Santa Fe Springs Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 062° NE
  • High Springs Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 2.6 mi, 356° N
  • River Rise Preserve State Park (State Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 333° NW
  • Naked Ed (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 296° NW
  • Mill Creek Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 6.4 mi, 045° NE
  • San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park (State Conservation Area) — 7.0 mi, 104° E
  • O'leno State Park (State Park) — 7.1 mi, 006° N
  • River Sink Overlook (Viewpoint) — 7.8 mi, 007° N
  • Nature Coast State Trail (State Recreation Area) — 11.4 mi, 203° SW
  • Santa Fe Teaching Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 12.2 mi, 132° SE
  • Ichetucknee Springs State Park (State Park) — 14.8 mi, 318° NW
  • Gainesville Community Playhouse (Theatre) — 15.0 mi, 126° SE
  • Medal of Honor (Monument) — 16.2 mi, 141° SE
  • Vombat Wounded Veterans (Monument) — 16.2 mi, 141° SE
  • They Serve to Protect Us (Monument) — 16.2 mi, 141° SE
  • The Gainesville Solar Walk (Attraction) — 16.2 mi, 127° SE
  • Artistic Ball (Public Artwork) — 16.7 mi, 120° SE
  • Butterfly Rainforest (Nature Reserve) — 17.4 mi, 131° SE
  • Gatorade's Birthplace (Attraction) — 17.7 mi, 126° SE
  • Nightjar (Arts Centre) — 18.0 mi, 120° SE
  • WARPHaus (Gallery) — 18.7 mi, 124° SE
  • Sweetwater Print Cooperative (Gallery) — 18.9 mi, 123° SE
  • Gainesville Raceway (Attraction) — 19.0 mi, 099° E
  • Shipwreck (Historic Ruins) — 23.0 mi, 298° NW
  • Waldo Historical Railway Museum (Museum) — 25.3 mi, 091° E
  • Osceola National Forest (National Forest) — 27.0 mi, 005° N · 160k acres

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About This High Springs Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of High Springs, Florida. Coordinates: 29.799634, -82.589322. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for High Springs includes the ZIP code (32643, 32655), telephone area code (904), county seat of Alachua County (Gainesville), and school district assignment (Alachua County School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.