Lake Kathryn Florida Map

About Lake Kathryn, Florida

Lake Kathryn is a locality in Lake County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,024. The population density is 109.9 people per km². Lake Kathryn is located at 29.0153°N, 81.4915°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 32767.

Lake Kathryn shimmers under a sky that can shift from a cerulean brilliance to a bruised, twilight purple with astonishing speed. It lies 11.4 miles west of DeLand, FL (from DeLand, FL: bearing 266°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west of West DeLand. The land here, a gentle swell of Florida's interior, breathes with the humid embrace of subtropical air, thick with the scent of pine needles and the distant, sweet decay of palmettos. Cypress knees, like gnarled knuckles, punctuate the watery edges of the lake, their roots anchoring them in the dark, tea-colored depths. Spanish moss, a spectral lace, drapes itself from the branches of ancient oaks, catching the afternoon sun in a thousand silver threads. The surface of Lake Kathryn, when the wind is hushed, becomes a near-perfect mirror, reflecting the stoic green of the surrounding vegetation and the slow drift of puffy white clouds. The history of Lake Kathryn is as layered as the rich, dark soil that supports its citrus groves and hardy pines. Once a vital artery for steamboats carrying lumber and early settlers, its shores now whisper tales of a simpler time, a frontier spirit that has softened but not vanished. The local economy, once heavily reliant on agriculture, particularly citrus and cattle, has diversified, drawing strength from the steady influx of residents drawn to the serene beauty and the unhurried pace of life. Small businesses, from family-run hardware stores to quaint antique shops, line the modest main street, each a small testament to the enduring character of Lake Kathryn. The annual fishing tournaments, a tradition stretching back decades, still draw crowds, a lively echo of the lake's enduring appeal.

About This Lake Kathryn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Kathryn, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.015262, -81.491458. 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 Lake Kathryn and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Lake Kathryn includes the ZIP code (32767), telephone area code (904), county seat of Lake County (Tavares), and school district assignment (Lake County School District). 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 Lake Kathryn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.