Explore Lynn Haven, 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 Lynn Haven, 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 Lynn Haven.
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 | Lynn Haven |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Bay County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 30.233571 |
| Longitude | -85.636917 |
| Population | 18,695 |
| Density | 690.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 32444, 32404 |
| Area Code | 850 |
| County Seat | Panama City |
| School District | Bay County School District |
Lynn Haven occupies a stretch of land where the humid air carries the salt-heavy breath of the Gulf of Mexico. It lies 6.0 miles north of Panama City, FL (from Panama City, FL: bearing 7°T), and is situated 7.9 miles northeast of Upper Grand Lagoon. The terrain remains largely level, draped in the verdant, tangled textures of palmetto scrub that define this subtropical reach. Residents often walk the grounds of Sharron J Sheffield Park, where the light at dusk turns the water to a polished, muted silver. Across the way, the distant silhouette of Goose Island lingers on the horizon like a quiet observation. Nearby, the quiet currents of Beatty Bayou wind through the landscape, while the slightly more distant Fannin Bayou offers a still, reflective presence to the north.
Lynn Haven grew from a modest vision of communal settlement, slowly evolving through the decades into a place defined by its steady, industrious character. The local economy has long mirrored the broader patterns of the region, shifting from its early foundations toward a blend of service-oriented commerce and small-scale enterprise. Men and women here engage in the rhythms of trade and maritime logistics, keeping the pulse of the local harbor active throughout the year. The influence of the nearby Pine Log State Forest reminds the inhabitants of a wilder, more ancient interior that once dominated the horizon. Today, the economy sustains itself on the quiet diligence of those who prefer the steady pace of a life lived close to the water.
Lynn Haven maintains a cultural character marked by a neighborly reserve and a deep appreciation for the outdoor life afforded by the Gulf of Mexico. Community gatherings often center on the small, local landmarks that anchor the daily routine of families and retirees alike. While no singular, globally famous figure claims this exact soil as their birthplace, the spirit of the place is built by the collective contributions of those who have navigated its changing fortunes. Festivals and seasonal events bring a vibrant, fleeting energy to the streets, momentarily breaking the usual stillness of the afternoon. The atmosphere remains grounded, defined by the scent of pine needles and the occasional sharpness of a coming storm, reflecting a life lived in accordance with the seasons.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lynn Haven, Florida. Coordinates: 30.233571, -85.636917. 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 Lynn Haven includes the ZIP code (32444, 32404), telephone area code (850), county seat of Bay County (Panama City), and school district assignment (Bay 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. |