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Palmetto Florida Map

Explore Palmetto, 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 Palmetto, Florida

How to Use This Palmetto, Florida Map

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

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

Latitude	27.521427
Longitude	-82.572319
Population	13,323
Density	961.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	34221, 34220
Area Code	941
County Seat	Bradenton
School District	Manatee County School District

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About Palmetto, Florida

Palmetto is a locality in Manatee County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 13,323. The population density is 961.5 people per km². Palmetto is located at 27.5214°N, 82.5723°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Palmetto is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 34221, 34220.

Palmetto holds a quiet position where the land meets the slow, steady currents of the Manatee River. It lies 1.6 miles north of Bradenton, FL (from Bradenton, FL: bearing 6°T), and is situated 4.1 miles north of South Bradenton. Sunlight filters through the dense subtropical canopy, casting long shadows across the palmetto scrub that defines the local horizon. The air carries a heavy, salt-sweet moisture, drifting in from the distant reach of Terra Ceia Bay to settle over the landscape. To the west, the quiet expanse of Snead Island breaks the water, while the elevated earth of the Portavant Indian Mound rises as a silent reminder of the ancient terrain. Even when the afternoon humidity climbs, a steady breeze moves through the foliage, cooling the earth and sustaining the lush, verdant growth of the region.

Palmetto traces its origins to a pioneer spirit that recognized the value of the fertile soil and the proximity to reliable waterways. Early settlers focused on the bounty of the land, establishing citrus groves and agricultural enterprises that remain a vital thread in the local economy today. The rhythmic passage of goods along the river once dictated the pace of commerce, shaping the identity of the people who labored here. Modern industry has diversified, yet the town retains a grounded connection to the seasonal cycles of harvest and growth that have defined it for generations. This dedication to productivity ensures that the quiet streets and working docks of Palmetto remain industrious, maintaining a legacy of resilience and steady expansion.

Cultural life in Palmetto finds its center at Lamb Park, where the community gathers under the shade of mature trees to mark the passage of the year. The character of the people reflects a blend of traditional Southern hospitality and the transient, vibrant energy of the seasonal travelers who arrive as the northern air cools. While the town remains unassuming, it has occasionally hosted figures of note, including the legendary baseball player Johnny Vander Meer, who found a temporary reprieve in the quiet surroundings. Local events often center on the natural beauty of the environment, celebrating the unique intersection of riverine life and the subtropical climate. Whether looking toward the distant shimmer of the water or enjoying the shade of a local park, Palmetto maintains a distinct, unpretentious charm that honors its own unique history.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Fair Grounds (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 272° W
Olympia Theatre (Theatre) — 0.4 mi, 205° SW
Palmetto Estuary Preservation Project (Local Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 122° SE
Manatee County Fair (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 300° NW
Blackstone Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 343° N
Lincoln Park (Attraction) — 0.9 mi, 059° NE
Wayside Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 143° SE
Big Eyes Big Ears (Public Artwork) — 1.5 mi, 167° S
Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 1.6 mi, 319° NW
Emergency Services Memorial (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 169° S
Parker Manatee Aquarium (Aquarium) — 1.6 mi, 178° S
Left Of Center Gallery (Gallery) — 2.2 mi, 180° S
Sundial (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 088° E
Daughters Memorial (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 089° E
Emerson Point Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 281° W
Maderia Bickle Archaeological State Park (State Park) — 3.2 mi, 339° N
Terra Ceia Preserve State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 3.9 mi, 006° N
Tabby House Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 4.3 mi, 273° W
Regal Cinemas Oakmont 8 Movie Theater (Cinema) — 4.8 mi, 209° SW
Linder Turf and Tractor (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 164° S
Cove. (Gallery) — 8.6 mi, 243° SW
Passage Key Dolphin Tours (Attraction) — 8.8 mi, 235° SW
Island Gallery West (Gallery) — 8.8 mi, 263° W
Florida Gulf Coast Railroad Museum (Museum) — 10.3 mi, 062° NE
Sewer Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 11.8 mi, 303° NW
Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.9 mi, 327° NW · 428 acres
Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.0 mi, 289° W · 993 acres
Lakewood Ranch Cinema (Cinema) — 12.1 mi, 136° SE

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