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Opa Locka Florida Map

Explore Opa Locka, 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 Opa Locka, Florida

How to Use This Opa Locka, Florida Map

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

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	Opa Locka
State	Florida (FL)
County	Miami-Dade County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	25.902317
Longitude	-80.250327
Population	16,086
Density	2800.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	33054, 33055
Area Code	305, 786
County Seat	Miami

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About Opa Locka, Florida

Opa Locka is a locality in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 16,086. The population density is 2800.0 people per km². Opa Locka is located at 25.9023°N, 80.2503°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 33054, 33055.

Opa Locka emerges from the flat, subtropical expanse as a deliberate vision of architectural fantasy, defined by its distinctive Moorish Revival style that defies the surrounding palmetto scrub. The humid air clings to the skin, carrying the faint, saline promise of Biscayne Bay located five miles to the east. Water shapes the local topography, with the Biscayne Canal carving a steady, rhythmic path through the landscape just one mile from the center of activity. Residents often gather at Sherbondy Park, a vital green space that anchors the neighborhood and provides a quiet respite under the wide, expansive sky. At dusk, the light here turns a bruised, heavy gold, catching the intricate minarets and domes that give Opa Locka its singular silhouette.

Development in Opa Locka took root during the land boom of the early twentieth century, when visionaries sought to transplant the aesthetic of an Arabian dream into the Florida soil. The local economy grew alongside the aviation industry, as the presence of a nearby airfield became a primary engine for regional labor and commerce. Industrial zones and modest family homes now stand where citrus groves once flourished under the relentless, brilliant sun. Today, the rhythm of work remains tied to the logistical networks that move goods through this corridor of Southern Florida. While the landscape has transitioned from agricultural fields to a dense, urbanized grid, the original ambition of the founders remains visible in the street names and the enduring, eclectic design of the public buildings.

Cultural life in Opa Locka hums with a vibrant, multifaceted energy, reflecting the diverse origins of the people who have made this place their own. The architecture serves as a constant, surreal landmark, drawing curious travelers who wish to see the largest collection of Moorish Revival buildings in the country. Community events frequently animate the streets, fostering a sense of shared identity that transcends the passage of decades. While many figures have passed through these corridors, the legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday once performed at the local airfield’s lounge, leaving a lingering, melodic ghost in the history of the neighborhood. The spirit of Opa Locka persists as a curious intersection of whimsical design and the hardworking, grounded reality of everyday life.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ingram Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 080° E
Bunche Park Tennis And Pool (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 038° NE
Miami Helicopter Tours (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 292° W
Amelia Earhart Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 213° SW
TopGolf (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 050° NE
Barn Theater (Theatre) — 3.7 mi, 272° W
Pelican Theatre (Theatre) — 3.7 mi, 115° SE
CMX Cinemas Miami Lakes 17 (Cinema) — 3.8 mi, 282° W
Dan Marino (Public Artwork) — 3.8 mi, 010° N
O Cinema Miami Shores @ MTC (Cinema) — 4.3 mi, 126° SE
Center of Contemporary Art (Arts Centre) — 4.4 mi, 103° E
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 129° SE
Country Club Of Miami (Local Recreation) — 4.7 mi, 306° NW
Art @ The Citadel (Gallery) — 5.0 mi, 134° SE
Woodscape (Viewpoint) — 5.2 mi, 018° N
Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 5.2 mi, 133° SE
Futurestuff Gallery (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 100° E
Green Space Miami (Gallery) — 5.9 mi, 136° SE
Oleta River State Park (State Park) — 6.0 mi, 080° E
Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 Memorial (Monument) — 6.5 mi, 203° SW
Miami Symphony Orchestra (Arts Centre) — 7.1 mi, 151° SE
Miami Design District (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 150° SE
Lock & Load Miami Range (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 154° SE
Street Art (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 156° SE
Everglades and Francis S. Taylor Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.1 mi, 283° W
John U. Lloyd Beach State Park (State Park) — 13.4 mi, 039° NE
Florida Keys Areas to be Avoided (Marine Protected Area) — 14.0 mi, 139° SE
Biscayne National Park (National Park) — 16.3 mi, 169° S · 346k acres
Everglades National Park Expansion (National Park) — 18.3 mi, 238° SW · 109k acres
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 28.1 mi, 250° W · 1.3M acres

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