Munson Florida Map

About Munson, Florida

Munson is a locality in Santa Rosa County, Florida, United States. It is a small community with a population of 292. The population density is 5.3 people per km². Munson is located at 30.8577°N, 86.8730°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 32570.

Munson rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of water and time, where the land gently slopes towards meandering creeks that eventually find their way to larger rivers. It lies 19.1 miles west-north-west of Crestview, FL (from Crestview, FL: bearing 290°T), and is situated 18.9 miles north-north-east of East Milton. Pine forests, tall and straight as sentinels, dominate the terrain, their needles carpeting the sandy soil and releasing a sweet, resinous scent into the humid air, especially potent after a rain. Sunlight filters through their dense canopy in shifting patterns, creating a dappled, green-tinged light that lends a quiet solemnity to the surroundings. The air here carries the earthy perfume of damp soil and decaying leaves, a constant reminder of the fertile, yet sandy, earth that defines this part of Santa Rosa County. Occasional clearings reveal fields of soybeans or peanuts, their neat rows a testament to the agricultural spirit that persists. The history of Munson is intrinsically tied to the land, its early settlers drawn by the promise of fertile soil and abundant timber. Logging was once a significant industry, the echoes of sawmills and mule-drawn carts fading into the whisper of the wind through the pines. Today, the local economy still leans on agriculture, with small farms producing a variety of crops, and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty of the area. The simple, unhurried pace of life here is palpable; neighbors know each other, and the rhythm of the day is often dictated by the sun and the seasons rather than the clock. While Munson may not boast grand monuments, its enduring character lies in its quiet resilience, its deep connection to the natural world, and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Munson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Munson, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.857686, -86.873016. 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 Munson and Santa Rosa County.

Detailed location data for Munson includes the ZIP code (32570), telephone area code (850), county seat of Santa Rosa County (Milton), and school district assignment (Santa Rosa County School District). 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 Munson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.