Explore Lake Magdalene, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Lake Magdalene, 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 Magdalene.
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 Magdalene |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Hills County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 28.081724 |
| Longitude | -82.484183 |
| Population | 30,742 |
| Density | 1163.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 33613, 33618 |
| Area Code | 407, 321 |
| School District | Hillsborough County School District |
Lake Magdalene remains defined by the persistent, quiet passage of Sweetwater Creek, which carves a path through the verdant landscape. It lies 2.1 miles northeast of Carrollwood, FL (from Carrollwood, FL: bearing 38°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north of Tampa. The surrounding terrain is composed of low-lying plains and dense patches of palmetto scrub that hold the heavy, subtropical humidity of the afternoon. While the distant Sunset Hills appear as a faint smudge against the horizon, the immediate environment is dominated by the humid, inland air that thickens as the sun begins its descent. Residents often observe how the light turns a bruised purple over the flat, wooded canopy during the summer storms. This specific geography keeps Lake Magdalene insulated from the frenetic pace of the distant coast, grounding the area in a steady, inland rhythm.
Development in Lake Magdalene emerged from the expansion of regional agriculture, as the fertile soil once supported extensive citrus groves that anchored the local economy. Over the decades, the transition toward professional services and suburban residential growth has reshaped the landscape, replacing older orchards with diverse commercial enterprises. The industry today relies on a blend of retail, healthcare, and educational support, reflecting the broader economic shifts of the surrounding region. Despite these changes, the area maintains a connection to its foundational roots through the preservation of open spaces like George Russell Park. Lake Magdalene continues to function as a quiet hub where the pace of commerce is balanced by the persistence of the natural environment.
Cultural life in Lake Magdalene reflects a subtle blending of long-term residents and those drawn to the temperate climate of the region. Local identity is quiet, often centered around community gatherings or the simple enjoyment of the outdoors near the shaded banks of Sweetwater Creek. While the region lacks the famous landmarks of larger urban centers, it possesses a distinct personality shaped by the heat and the seasonal migrations of visitors. Notable individuals such as the legendary baseball player Wade Boggs have spent time in the area, adding a layer of local prestige to the neighborhood's history. For those seeking a longer excursion, the Blake Trail offers a focused path for exploration far removed from the daily routine. Life here flows with an understated grace, defined by the humidity and the cycles of the Florida day.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Magdalene, Florida. Coordinates: 28.081724, -82.484183. 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 Magdalene includes the ZIP code (33613, 33618), telephone area code (407, 321), county seat of Hills County, and school district assignment (Hillsborough County School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |