Lakeland Highlands Florida Map
Explore Lakeland Highlands, Florida, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Lakeland Highlands, Florida
| City | Lakeland Highlands |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Polk County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 27.959746 |
| Longitude | -81.950083 |
| Population | 12,187 |
| Density | 967.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 33813 |
| Area Code | 561 |
| County Seat | Bartow |
| School District | Polk County School District |
About Lakeland Highlands, Florida
Lakeland Highlands is a locality in Polk County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 12,187. The population density is 967.6 people per km². Lakeland Highlands is located at 27.9597°N, 81.9501°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33813.Lakeland Highlands defines itself through a landscape of gentle, inland ridges that rise steadily above the surrounding flatlands. It lies 1.5 miles east-southeast of Medulla, FL (from Medulla, FL: bearing 111°T), and is situated 5.5 miles south of Lakeland. These elevated grounds provide a vantage point over a terrain defined by humid, subtropical air and thickets of native palmetto scrub. Water flows quietly through the vicinity, with Lake Drain winding its path just one mile away. Residents often find respite in the greenery of Christina Park, a space that serves as a quiet lung for the local environment. Further out, the horizon remains dominated by the level plains, though the distant elevation of Sand Mountain can be discerned on the clearest days.
Lakeland Highlands grew from a legacy of land development that transformed the region into a residential expanse centered on agricultural roots. The local economy relies on a blend of service industries and the enduring influence of the citrus trade, which once defined the entire character of the countryside. This history of cultivation persists in the quiet organization of groves that still mark the edges of modern development. Small-scale commerce and professional services now anchor the daily cycle of trade, replacing the older, labor-intensive rhythms of the early settlers. Despite the shift toward suburban growth, the area maintains a stubborn connection to the soil that originally drew people to these heights.
Lakeland Highlands fosters a culture that values the slow transition of seasons, marked by the intense, sudden thunderstorms that frequent the afternoon sky. The community gathers for local events at Christina Park, where the social fabric is woven through shared neighborhood activities rather than grand spectacles. While the pace of life remains steady, the region is influenced by the proximity of Crews Lake, which offers a quiet natural anchor for those seeking reflection away from the main thoroughfares. Life here is lived in the light of a persistent, golden sun that makes the midday heat feel like a physical weight on the pavement. Even without the presence of world-famous figures or massive landmarks, the inhabitants find a distinct sense of place in the simple, humid stillness of their surroundings.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Christina Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 257° W
- Carter Road Park & Boat Ramp (Local Park) — 2.0 mi, 207° SW
- Covered overlook of marsh (Viewpoint) — 2.3 mi, 143° SE
- Gandy Pool (Local Recreation) — 2.9 mi, 347° N
- Cypress Youth Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 3.8 mi, 027° NE
- Circle B Bar Reserve (Local Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 065° NE
- Mulberry Cultural Center (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 197° S
- Mulberry Phosphate Museum (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 197° S
- Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (Museum) — 5.4 mi, 001° N
- Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 5.7 mi, 360° N
- Welcome to Polk County Citrus Center (Monument) — 8.0 mi, 306° NW
- Tenoroc Fish Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.1 mi, 007° N
- Alafia River Corridor (Local Conservation Area) — 9.1 mi, 240° SW
- Tenoroc Public Use Area (Nature Reserve) — 10.5 mi, 023° NE
- Art Lounge and Gallery (Gallery) — 11.2 mi, 290° W
- State Theater (Cinema) — 11.3 mi, 290° W
- Plant City Photo Archives (Museum) — 11.3 mi, 290° W
- Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Area (State Conservation Area) — 11.6 mi, 059° NE
- Butterfly Gate (Public Artwork) — 12.2 mi, 053° NE
- Lake Wales Ridge National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.3 mi, 089° E · 3,792 acres
- Black Tiger Airsoft (Attraction) — 12.4 mi, 233° SW
- Alafia River State Park (State Park) — 14.1 mi, 218° SW
- Historic Ritz Theatre (Theatre) — 14.1 mi, 072° E
- Four Purls Yarn Shop (Arts Centre) — 14.2 mi, 071° E
- Hitchapukasse (Historic Ruins) — 15.2 mi, 341° N
- Oponys Town (Historic Ruins) — 15.2 mi, 143° SE
- The Florida Pool (Monument) — 15.7 mi, 081° E
- Cypress Gardens (Attraction) — 15.9 mi, 081° E
- Colt Creek State Park (State Park) — 20.9 mi, 345° N
- Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge And Conservation Area (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.0 mi, 085° E · 11k acres
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About This Lakeland Highlands Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lakeland Highlands, Florida. Coordinates: 27.959746, -81.950083. 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 Lakeland Highlands includes the ZIP code (33813), telephone area code (561), county seat of Polk County (Bartow), and school district assignment (Polk 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 generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
