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Kathleen Florida Map

Explore Kathleen, 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 Kathleen, Florida

How to Use This Kathleen, Florida Map

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

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	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

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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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