Highland Florida Map

About Highland, Florida

Highland is a locality in Clay County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 12,355. Highland is located at 30.1125°N, 82.0457°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 32058.

Highland, a quiet expanse in Clay County, Florida, unfolds under a sky that often carries the weight of approaching storms. It lies 13.3 miles west-south-west of Oakleaf Plantation, FL (from Oakleaf Plantation, FL: bearing 253°T), and is situated 5.3 miles west of Clay Hill. The land here is a gentle rise, not a dramatic elevation, softened by the persistent humidity of the North Florida flatwoods. Pines, a mix of loblolly and slash, stand sentinel, their rough bark absorbing the diffused light of morning and evening, while palmettos form a low, resilient understory. The air itself carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a fragrance that deepens after a rain shower, mingling with the distant hum of machinery from the surrounding agricultural lands. This is a place where the horizon feels close, embraced by the verdant sweep of fields and the darker, more mysterious shadows of the cypress swamps that lie beyond the cultivated acres. The history of Highland is intrinsically tied to the fertile soil and the waterways that have shaped its development. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland, established a community that has long relied on agriculture as its lifeblood, with timber and cattle also playing significant roles in its economic fabric. The landscape bears the imprint of this agrarian past, with fields of soybeans and corn stretching across the gently rolling terrain, their neat rows a testament to human endeavor against the wilder growth. While no grand monuments mark its founding, the enduring character of Highland is found in the quiet resilience of its people and the steady rhythm of its seasons, a place where the past is not a forgotten relic but a living presence in the everyday operations of its farms and the enduring spirit of its residents.

About This Highland Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Highland, Florida with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Highland and Clay County.

Detailed location data for Highland includes the ZIP code (32058), telephone area code (850), county seat of Clay County (Green Cove Springs), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Highland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.