Melrose Florida Map

About Melrose, Florida

Melrose is a locality in Putnam County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,800. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Melrose is located at 29.7094°N, 82.0498°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 32666.

Melrose rests in a landscape that hums with the slow, steady pulse of North Florida. It lies 17.0 miles east-north-east of Gainesville, FL (from Gainesville, FL: bearing 76°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north-north-east of Hawthorne. Here, the land is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet, persistent beauty, a gentle roll of pine-studded terrain giving way to the occasional glint of water. Live oaks, draped in Spanish moss like aged gentlemen in velvet cloaks, cast dappled shadows across the sandy roads. The air itself carries a certain weight, a humid embrace that softens the edges of the day and lends a languid grace to the very act of breathing. In the late afternoon, as the sun begins its descent, a particular golden light spills over the fields, illuminating the tall grasses and the distant, hazy outline of the horizon, a serene tableau that feels both timeless and deeply rooted. The history of Melrose is as understated as its landscape, a story woven from the threads of agriculture and a resilient spirit. Once a hub for cotton and later, citrus, the economic tide has ebbed and flowed, leaving behind a character shaped by generations of hardworking people. While large-scale industry has largely receded, a strong sense of local identity persists, evident in the small businesses that dot the main thoroughfare and the quiet pride of its residents. The echoes of past endeavors can still be felt, a subtle resonance beneath the surface of everyday life. Melrose is a place where the past is not a loud pronouncement, but a gentle undertow, influencing the present with its enduring legacy.

About This Melrose Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Melrose, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.709412, -82.049821. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Melrose and Putnam County.

Detailed location data for Melrose includes the ZIP code (32666), telephone area code (904), county seat of Putnam County (Palatka), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Melrose is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.