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Lake Butler Florida Map

Explore Lake Butler, Florida, with this interactive street and satellite map.

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CityLake Butler
StateFlorida (FL)
CountyOrange County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude28.482847
Longitude-81.538656
Population18,851
Density638.4 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Codes32054, 34786
Area Code850, 727
County SeatOrlando
School DistrictOrange County School District

About Lake Butler, Florida

Lake Butler is a locality in Orange County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 18,851. The population density is 638.4 people per km². Lake Butler is located at 28.4828°N, 81.5387°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 32054, 34786.

Lake Butler resides in a landscape where the heavy, humid air of the subtropics clings to the skin like a damp veil. It lies 4.7 miles northwest of Doctor Phillips, FL (from Doctor Phillips, FL: bearing 321°T), and is situated 6.6 miles southwest of Pine Hills. The horizon is defined by the shimmering expanse of Lake Butler itself, a mirror for the vast, pale sky that dominates the coastal plain. Beyond the waterline, the terrain transitions into thickets of palmetto scrub and the dark, tangled silhouettes of cypress trees. To the east, the brackish influence of Wauseon Bay tempers the wind, carrying the faint, sharp scent of salt across the low-lying fields. The ground remains soft and porous, bearing the weight of an environment where the boundary between earth and water is perpetually blurred.

History informs the architecture of Lake Butler, where the weathered facades of early structures mirror a past built upon the yields of the soil and the bounty of the nearby timber stands. Local industry has long relied on the rhythms of the land, with citrus groves and agricultural enterprises shaping the economic pulse of the region. Workers still traverse the paths toward Turkey Island, a silhouette on the horizon that suggests the enduring scale of the surrounding wilderness. While the modern economy has diversified, the persistent influence of the natural climate ensures that commerce remains tethered to the seasonal cycles of growth and harvest. The distant presence of Reedy Creek, though miles away, serves as a silent reminder of the intricate drainage that sustains this fragile, subtropical basin.

Palmer Park offers a sanctuary of quiet observation, providing a space where the stillness of the landscape can be fully recognized by those who wander its trails. Life in Lake Butler moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, often dictated by the sudden, cooling arrival of afternoon thunderstorms that define the local weather patterns. Culturally, the area retains a deep-seated connection to the land, favoring a lifestyle that prioritizes the slow transition of light across the water at dusk. Though the region is often quiet, the occasional migration of seasonal travelers brings a subtle shift in the social atmosphere, momentarily enlivening the local pace. Residents often look toward the distant profile of Bunker Hill as a fixed point of reference in an otherwise flat, expansive geography that demands patience and a keen eye for the quiet beauty of the wild.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • R D Keene Boat Ramp (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 159° S
  • R D Keene Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 180° S
  • Tibet-Butler Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 185° S
  • Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake (Local Recreation) — 3.7 mi, 061° NE
  • Flight of the Hippogriff (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 100° E
  • Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 099° E
  • Jurassic Park River Adventure (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 102° E
  • Raptor Encounter (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 102° E
  • Animal Actors on Location! (Theatre) — 4.3 mi, 094° E
  • Piece of Berlin Wall (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 098° E
  • Universal's Horror Make-Up Show (Theatre) — 4.4 mi, 096° E
  • Cool Zoo Wildlife Center (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 4.6 mi, 111° E
  • Minorville (Historic Ruins) — 4.8 mi, 001° N
  • Tribute to Gaston (Monument) — 5.0 mi, 211° SW
  • Belle's Castle (Historic Castle / Fort) — 5.0 mi, 211° SW
  • The Evil Queen (Public Artwork) — 5.0 mi, 211° SW
  • Partners (Monument) — 5.1 mi, 210° SW
  • Johns Lake Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 5.4 mi, 308° NW
  • Chocolate Kingdom - Factory Adventure Tour (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 131° SE
  • Heritage Foundation History Center (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 333° NW
  • Orlando Metropolitan Museum of Art (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 087° E
  • Jewels of the Sea Aquarium (Aquarium) — 6.8 mi, 135° SE
  • Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (Cinema) — 6.9 mi, 152° SE
  • Seminole State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 7.8 mi, 279° W
  • Lake Louisa State Park (State Recreation Area) — 10.7 mi, 271° W
  • Hilochee Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 11.1 mi, 243° SW
  • Wekiwa Springs State Park (State Park) — 15.6 mi, 009° N
  • Lake Wales Ridge National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 24.2 mi, 180° S · 3,792 acres
  • Ocala National Forest (National Forest) — 30.1 mi, 006° N · 385k acres
  • Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge And Conservation Area (National Wildlife Refuge) — 31.6 mi, 175° S · 11k acres

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About This Lake Butler Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Butler, Florida. Coordinates: 28.482847, -81.538656. 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 Lake Butler includes the ZIP code (32054, 34786), telephone area code (850, 727), county seat of Orange County (Orlando), and school district assignment (Orange 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 generatedAugust 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.