Howey in the Hills Florida Map

About Howey in the Hills, Florida

Howey in the Hills is a locality in Lake County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,546. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Howey in the Hills is located at 28.7169°N, 81.7734°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 34737.

Howey in the Hills rises from the rolling landscape of Lake County, a place where the verdant embrace of Florida's interior unfolds with a gentle grace. It lies 9.1 miles south-east of Leesburg, FL (from Leesburg, FL: bearing 136°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south-south-west of Tavares. The air here, particularly as the sun dips low, carries a sweet, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil and the faint, lingering scent of citrus blossoms that once dominated the region. Cypress knees, like gnarled knuckles, emerge from the still waters of the many lakes that punctuate the terrain, their reflections a wavering mirror to the ancient oaks draped in Spanish moss. The land itself, a tapestry of subtle inclines and dips, gives the impression of being softly molded, as if by a benevolent hand, rather than violently shaped. The story of Howey in the Hills is deeply intertwined with the vision of its founder, William J. Howey, whose ambition in the early 20th century sought to cultivate a thriving agricultural empire, particularly citrus groves, across these fertile lands. The echoes of that era can still be felt, not just in the occasional surviving grove, but in the enduring spirit of enterprise that characterized its early development. While the economy has diversified, the memory of those fruitful orchards and the dedication they demanded informs the character of Howey in the Hills. The presence of numerous lakes, including the picturesque Little Lake Harris, lends a distinct aquatic character, offering a quiet counterpoint to the land-based pursuits, a place where the shimmer of sunlight on water is a constant, soothing presence.

About This Howey in the Hills Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Howey in the Hills, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.716938, -81.773411. 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 Howey in the Hills and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Howey in the Hills includes the ZIP code (34737), telephone area code (727), county seat of Lake County (Tavares), 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 Howey in the Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.