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Lake Alfred Florida Map

Explore Lake Alfred, 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 Lake Alfred, Florida

How to Use This Lake Alfred, Florida Map

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

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	Lake Alfred
State	Florida (FL)
County	Polk County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	28.091963
Longitude	-81.723411
Population	6,374
Density	265.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	33850
Area Code	561
County Seat	Bartow
School District	Polk County School District

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About Lake Alfred, Florida

Lake Alfred is a locality in Polk County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,374. The population density is 265.8 people per km². Lake Alfred is located at 28.0920°N, 81.7234°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Lake Alfred is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 33850.

Lake Alfred occupies a verdant expanse of the central Florida interior, defined by the quiet presence of local waters and the persistent warmth of a subtropical climate. It lies 4.4 miles east-northeast of Auburndale, FL (from Auburndale, FL: bearing 65°T), and is situated 4.9 miles north of Winter Haven. The landscape around Lake Alfred is characterized by a subtle, rolling terrain that gives way to the expansive, shimmering surface of Lake Haines. To the north and east, the horizon is shaped by the distant, hazy silhouette of Iron Mountain, which stands as a silent sentinel over the plains. Travelers passing through may notice the dense, persistent greenery of the Lake Wales Ridge State Forest, which anchors the regional ecosystem some fifteen miles away. The air here often holds a heavy, expectant humidity, particularly as the afternoon light softens into a deep, honeyed gold.

Agriculture has long served as the foundational pulse for Lake Alfred, with the surrounding land historically dedicated to the cultivation of citrus groves. These orchards define the local economy, their rows of trees creating a structured, rhythmic pattern that stretches across the soil toward Horse Creek. The industry has evolved from early agrarian roots into a more diverse environment, yet the labor of harvest remains an essential thread in the economic narrative. Residents often observe the interplay between traditional land management and the newer commercial ventures that have emerged to support a growing population. This transition maintains a steady, deliberate pace, keeping the focus on the productivity of the earth and the maintenance of local infrastructure.

Cultural character in Lake Alfred is marked by a communal appreciation for the outdoors, often centered around the shaded walkways of Lions Park. The local identity is tied to the legacy of the citrus trade and the quiet persistence of families who have called these groves home for generations. Notable landmarks remain understated, favoring functional beauty over architectural grandiosity, which reflects a preference for transparency and neighborly connection. While the region produces a wealth of agricultural output, it remains a place where the rhythm of the day is dictated by the sun and the seasonal cycles of the landscape. Life here is devoid of the frantic energy found in larger metropolitan centers, offering instead a grounded sense of continuity that favors the slow, thoughtful accumulation of experience.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lions Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 290° W
Winter Haven to Lake Alfred Trail (State Recreation Area) — 0.7 mi, 220° SW
Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 176° S
Wh Recreation And Cultural Center (Local Park) — 3.2 mi, 173° S
Auburndale Tennis Courts & Ball Fields (Local Recreation) — 4.0 mi, 247° SW
Osprey Unit (State Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 011° N
Tennis Courts (Local Recreation) — 4.4 mi, 184° S
Butterfly Gate (Public Artwork) — 4.5 mi, 246° SW
Four Purls Yarn Shop (Arts Centre) — 4.6 mi, 185° S
Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.6 mi, 224° SW
Historic Ritz Theatre (Theatre) — 4.8 mi, 185° S
The Florida Pool (Monument) — 7.0 mi, 166° S
Cypress Gardens (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 164° S
Flying School (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 164° S
Imagination Zone (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 164° S
LEGO NINJAGO World (Attraction) — 7.2 mi, 163° S
Art on Fire Studio (Arts Centre) — 7.2 mi, 163° S
General James A. Van Fleet State Trail (State Recreation Area) — 8.7 mi, 313° NW
Lake Wales Ridge National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.9 mi, 185° S · 3,792 acres
Tenoroc Public Use Area (Nature Reserve) — 9.7 mi, 273° W
Cineopolis (Cinema) — 11.0 mi, 026° NE
Marsh view on Marsh Rabbit Run Trail (Viewpoint) — 11.2 mi, 230° SW
Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (Museum) — 14.2 mi, 255° W
Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 14.3 mi, 256° W
Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge And Conservation Area (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.8 mi, 108° E · 11k acres
Welcome to Polk County Citrus Center (Monument) — 15.3 mi, 043° NE
Statue (Monument) — 16.8 mi, 118° SE
Hitchapukasse (Historic Ruins) — 19.6 mi, 285° W
Mulberry Cultural Center (Museum) — 20.4 mi, 228° SW
Lake Kissimmee State Park (State Park) — 21.0 mi, 116° SE

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