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Leesburg Florida Map

Explore Leesburg, 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 Leesburg, Florida

How to Use This Leesburg, Florida Map

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

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

Latitude	28.717206
Longitude	-81.903089
Population	27,000
Density	271.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	34748, 34749, 34788, 34789
Area Code	727
County Seat	Tavares
School District	Lake County School District

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About Leesburg, Florida

Leesburg is a locality in Lake County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 27,000. The population density is 271.1 people per km². Leesburg is located at 28.7172°N, 81.9031°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Leesburg is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 34748, 34749, 34788.

Leesburg occupies a landscape defined by the heavy, humid breath of the subtropics and the slow, rhythmic pulse of inland waterways. It lies 7.9 miles south-southeast of Lady Lake, FL (from Lady Lake, FL: bearing 160°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south-southeast of The Villages. The terrain around Leesburg rises in modest, sun-drenched swells, culminating in the elevation of Tomato Hill, which offers a vantage point over the palmetto scrub and dense, tangled woodlands. Life here is centered upon the expansive, shimmering surface of Lake Harris, a body of water that mirrors the vast, cloud-heavy sky and serves as a constant, cooling presence in the afternoons. While the region sits inland, the maritime influence remains palpable in the moisture-laden air that drifts through the cypress stands, carrying the scent of damp earth and the distant, restless energy of the coastal atmosphere.

Settlement in Leesburg followed the patterns of those seeking a foothold in the fertile, unforgiving interior of the peninsula, where the soil favored the growth of citrus and the promise of a quiet life. Early pioneers recognized the tactical importance of the proximity to navigable waters, establishing a base that would eventually bloom into a center of commerce and trade. The history of Leesburg is marked by the steady labor of those who cleared the land and built upon the banks of the local waterways, transforming the wild, untamed vegetation into a organized grid of streets and storefronts. Over the decades, the identity of Leesburg has remained tethered to this original ambition, reflecting the resilience of a frontier outpost that gradually matured into a stable, enduring anchor for the surrounding region.

Economic activity in Leesburg draws its vitality from a blend of long-standing agricultural traditions and modern infrastructure that supports a growing population. The proximity to Helena Run and the nearby Double Sink geological feature influences the local approach to land management and resource allocation, ensuring that the rhythm of commerce aligns with the natural constraints of the environment. Education and specialized training are provided by institutions that prepare residents for the demands of a changing workforce, while the town’s layout facilitates the steady movement of goods and people across the region. As Leesburg continues to adapt, the focus remains on sustaining a stable foundation that balances the necessity of industrial growth with the preservation of the essential, quiet character that defines the daily experience of its inhabitants.

Cultural life in Leesburg finds its most vibrant expression in the shared gatherings at Fountain Lake Park, where the community gathers to mark the passing seasons and celebrate local traditions. The presence of Monkey Island adds a touch of wild intrigue to the nearby waters, while the steady flow of the Dead River provides a backdrop for those who find solace in the stillness of the afternoon. While the town does not command the attention of major professional sports leagues, the spirit of competition thrives in local collegiate and recreational endeavors that draw neighbors together under the intense light of the subtropical sun. Whether one is watching the sunset over the horizon or navigating the paths near the water, Leesburg maintains a distinct, unhurried pace that honors the natural beauty of the land and the quiet endurance of its people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

P.E.A.R. Park Gateway (Local Park) — 2.2 mi, 061° NE
Okahumpka (Historic Ruins) — 3.4 mi, 003° N
Helena Run Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 022° N
Flat Island Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 4.2 mi, 002° N
Venetian Gardens (Local Park) — 6.0 mi, 018° N
Leesburg High School Stadium (Stadium) — 6.3 mi, 007° N
Melon Patch Theatre (Theatre) — 6.8 mi, 009° N
Pilaklakha (Historic Ruins) — 7.6 mi, 220° SW
Lake Griffin State Park (State Park) — 9.2 mi, 003° N
Withlacoochee State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 9.2 mi, 204° SW
Paul P. Williams Auditorium (Theatre) — 10.0 mi, 039° NE
General James A. Van Fleet State Trail (State Recreation Area) — 10.5 mi, 205° SW
Lake Apopka Restoration Area (Local Conservation Area) — 11.2 mi, 109° E
Barnstorm Theater (Cinema) — 11.3 mi, 321° NW
Green Mountain Overlook (Viewpoint) — 12.7 mi, 112° E
South Sumter High School Stadium (Stadium) — 13.3 mi, 256° W
Lake Louisa State Park (State Recreation Area) — 13.7 mi, 189° S
Old Mill Playhouse Theatre (Cinema) — 13.9 mi, 342° N
Citrus Tower (Attraction) — 14.4 mi, 137° SE
The Presidents Hall of Fame (Museum) — 14.4 mi, 138° SE
Spanish Springs Town Square (Attraction) — 15.7 mi, 349° N
Florida Carriage Museum (Museum) — 15.8 mi, 360° N
Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 16.2 mi, 054° NE
Lake Eustis Museum of Art (Museum) — 16.3 mi, 055° NE
Eustis Historical Museum (Museum) — 16.4 mi, 054° NE
Mount Dora Lighthouse (Attraction) — 16.6 mi, 071° E
Ocala National Forest (National Forest) — 19.5 mi, 023° NE · 385k acres
Wekiwa Springs State Park (State Park) — 22.1 mi, 081° E
Alexander Springs Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 33.1 mi, 046° NE · 7,888 acres
Juniper Prairie Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 34.0 mi, 021° N · 14k acres

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