Kathleen Florida Map
Explore Kathleen, Florida, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Kathleen, Florida
| City | Kathleen |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Polk County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 28.119175 |
| Longitude | -82.040006 |
| Population | 6,486 |
| Density | 348.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 33810, 33849 |
| Area Code | 561 |
| County Seat | Bartow |
| School District | Polk County School District |
About Kathleen, Florida
Kathleen is a locality in Polk County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,486. The population density is 348.0 people per km². Kathleen is located at 28.1192°N, 82.0400°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 33810, 33849.Kathleen holds a quiet, unassuming presence within the subtropical landscape of the Florida interior. It lies 7.2 miles northwest of Lakeland, FL (from Lakeland, FL: bearing 322°T), and is situated 8.9 miles northeast of Plant City. The terrain surrounding Kathleen consists of low-lying plains and dense pockets of palmetto scrub that define the regional character. Water flows through the landscape by way of Blackwater Creek, which meanders through the brush just two miles from the main settlement. Lake Gibson sits three miles away, offering a reflective surface that catches the heavy, golden light of the late afternoon. Beyond these local features, the distant silhouette of Greer Hill marks the horizon sixteen miles away, grounding the expansive, humid sky.
Agriculture has long served as the primary pulse of the local economy, with the soil favoring the growth of expansive citrus groves. Kathleen grew from the necessity of processing and transporting these harvests, establishing a rhythm that follows the cycles of the seasons. The local industry maintains a modest, productive scale, reflecting a history tied to the land and its consistent, fertile yield. Workers navigate the humid mornings to tend to the groves, ensuring that the agricultural tradition remains a vital part of the daily operation. This reliance on the earth provides a steady, if quiet, foundation for the families who have built their lives in the area over the generations.
Public life in Kathleen centers on shared spaces like Hunt Fountain Park, where the community gathers for simple recreation just two miles from the residential core. The atmosphere remains unhurried, defined by the thick, moisture-laden air that seems to slow the progression of the day. While no singular landmark dominates the skyline, the collective identity of the residents is shaped by the interplay between the encroaching woodland and the maintained open spaces. The pace of life here values consistency over spectacle, allowing the natural environment to dictate the mood of the surroundings. Residents of Kathleen recognize the subtle beauty in the way the shadows stretch across the fields at dusk, marking the end of another day in the interior.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Lower Green Swamp Preserve (Local Park) — 2.0 mi, 258° W
- Hunt Fountain Park (Local Park) — 3.1 mi, 076° E
- Hitchapukasse (Historic Ruins) — 3.3 mi, 007° N
- Upper Hillsborough (Local Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 337° NW
- Gator Creek Reserve (Local Conservation Area) — 5.1 mi, 036° NE
- Tenoroc Fish Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.7 mi, 105° E
- Thomas R. Shaw Outdoor Recreation Center (Local Recreation) — 5.8 mi, 114° SE
- Tigertown Complex (Local Recreation) — 6.1 mi, 119° SE
- Welcome to Polk County Citrus Center (Monument) — 6.4 mi, 189° S
- Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 7.6 mi, 134° SE
- Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (Museum) — 8.0 mi, 135° SE
- Art Lounge and Gallery (Gallery) — 8.7 mi, 215° SW
- State Theater (Cinema) — 8.8 mi, 215° SW
- Plant City Photo Archives (Museum) — 8.8 mi, 215° SW
- Colt Creek State Park (State Park) — 9.2 mi, 000° N
- Tenoroc Public Use Area (Nature Reserve) — 9.7 mi, 098° E
- Hilochee Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.0 mi, 076° E
- Fort Foster (Historic Ruins) — 10.3 mi, 289° W
- Hillsborough River State Park (State Park) — 10.9 mi, 282° W
- Hillsborough River Rapids (Viewpoint) — 11.6 mi, 281° W
- General James A. Van Fleet State Trail (State Recreation Area) — 13.6 mi, 072° E
- Butterfly Gate (Public Artwork) — 15.7 mi, 104° E
- Mulberry Cultural Center (Museum) — 16.0 mi, 165° S
- Mulberry Phosphate Museum (Museum) — 16.1 mi, 165° S
- Sinkhole Memorial (Monument) — 17.9 mi, 235° SW
- Black Tiger Airsoft (Attraction) — 19.0 mi, 194° S
- Four Purls Yarn Shop (Arts Centre) — 20.0 mi, 109° E
- Historic Ritz Theatre (Theatre) — 20.0 mi, 109° E
- Eureka Springs Park (Monument) — 20.1 mi, 247° SW
- Lake Wales Ridge National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.8 mi, 121° SE · 3,792 acres
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About This Kathleen Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kathleen, Florida. Coordinates: 28.119175, -82.040006. 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 Kathleen includes the ZIP code (33810, 33849), telephone area code (561), county seat of Polk County (Bartow), and school district assignment (Polk County School District).
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 generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
