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Lecanto Florida Map

Explore Lecanto, 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 Lecanto, Florida

How to Use This Lecanto, Florida Map

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

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	Lecanto
State	Florida (FL)
County	Citrus County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	28.824131
Longitude	-82.500918
Population	6,301
Density	90.3 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	34461, 34460
Area Code	941
County Seat	Inverness
School District	Citrus County School District

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About Lecanto, Florida

Lecanto is a locality in Citrus County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,301. The population density is 90.3 people per km². Lecanto is located at 28.8241°N, 82.5009°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 34461, 34460.

Lecanto occupies a landscape defined by the quiet intersection of ancient woodland and the damp, shifting edges of the Florida peninsula. It lies 6.0 miles south of Pine Ridge, FL (from Pine Ridge, FL: bearing 188°T), and is situated 6.3 miles east-northeast of Homosassa Springs. The ground here holds the moisture of the subtropical air, supporting a thick carpet of palmetto scrub that thrives under the relentless, golden intensity of the afternoon sun. Only seven miles separate Lecanto from the nearest open coastline, where the salt air begins to sharpen the senses. The proximity of Withlacoochee State Forest, sitting just one mile away, provides a vast, verdant anchor for the surrounding terrain. To the west, the landscape eventually yields to the tidal influence of Hunter Spring Run and the quiet, sequestered banks of Kings Bay.

Lecanto emerged from the quiet expansion of the interior, drawing its early sustenance from the fertile, sandy soil and the bounty of the nearby timberlands. The local economy has long been shaped by the rhythms of this environment, transitioning from small-scale agriculture to a modern service-oriented landscape that supports the surrounding region. Industry here moves at a deliberate pace, mirroring the slow, steady growth of the pine forests that define the horizon. The legacy of the land is found in the persistence of those who work the earth, moving between the administrative centers and the quiet outskirts where the palmettos still grow thick. Commerce in Lecanto relies on a modest, steady exchange, reflecting a community that prefers stability over the frenetic energy of the larger coastal hubs. This balance of land use ensures that the character of the region remains firmly rooted in its practical, industrious history.

Lecanto maintains a cultural character defined by a profound appreciation for the natural world and the quietude of a life lived away from the sprawl. Residents often find their way to the shaded paths of Withlacoochee State Forest, where the canopy creates a cool, emerald refuge from the humidity of the summer months. The local identity is further colored by the proximity of Halls River, a waterway that serves as a subtle reminder of the intricate, fluid geography that lies just beyond the town limits. While the area does not claim the fame of global icons, the residents possess a grounded sense of place that values the slow transition of the seasons over fleeting trends. Daily life in Lecanto is marked by the simple, honest observation of the changing light as it filters through the trees, casting long shadows across the fields toward the distant, unseen reaches of Banana Island. Even the casual observer recognizes that the pulse of this place is dictated by the land itself, a constant, quiet presence that asks for nothing more than respect.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Withlacoochee State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — locality lies within
Lecanto Community Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 124° SE
Big Hammock (Historic Ruins) — 3.5 mi, 118° SE
Homosassa Springs Area Recreation Park (Local Park) — 4.3 mi, 249° W
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park (State Park) — 4.8 mi, 252° W
Crystal River Preserve State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 5.0 mi, 268° W
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 5.5 mi, 306° NW
Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.9 mi, 213° SW · 85k acres
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.8 mi, 311° NW · 317 acres
Captain Mike’s “Swimming With The Manatees” (Attraction) — 6.9 mi, 306° NW
Citrus County Art League Center and Theater (Theatre) — 7.2 mi, 042° NE
Monkey Island (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 7.5 mi, 249° W
Franklin Anderson Art Gallery (Gallery) — 7.7 mi, 314° NW
Coastal Art Gallery (Gallery) — 7.7 mi, 314° NW
Three Sisters Springs Trolley (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 7.7 mi, 313° NW
St. Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 8.2 mi, 274° W
Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 9.0 mi, 182° S
Pink Elephant (Public Artwork) — 9.1 mi, 066° NE
Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge.Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 9.1 mi, 248° W · 24k acres
Withlacoochee State Trail (State Recreation Area) — 9.3 mi, 051° NE
Burial Mounds C-F (Historic Ruins) — 9.6 mi, 307° NW
Fort Cooper State Park (State Park) — 11.4 mi, 093° E
Floral City Heritage Museum (Museum) — 13.5 mi, 112° E
Historic Duval House (Attraction) — 13.5 mi, 112° E
Rainbow Springs State Park Tube Rentals (Attraction) — 17.4 mi, 015° N
Perry Oldenburg Wildlife and Environmental Area (Nature Reserve) — 17.7 mi, 145° SE
Dunnellon High School Football Stadium (Stadium) — 18.3 mi, 017° N
Hernando High School Football Stadium (Stadium) — 19.2 mi, 158° S
Hernando HIgh School Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 19.3 mi, 158° S
Old Glory Plaque (Monument) — 19.9 mi, 162° S

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