Pierson Florida Map
Explore Pierson, Florida, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Pierson, Florida
| City | Pierson |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Volusia County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 29.239423 |
| Longitude | -81.465625 |
| Population | 1,542 |
| Density | 58.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 32180 |
| Area Code | 850 |
| County Seat | DeLand |
| School District | Volusia County School District |
About Pierson, Florida
Pierson is a locality in Volusia County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,542. The population density is 58.4 people per km². Pierson is located at 29.2394°N, 81.4656°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Pierson is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 32180.Pierson emerges from the humid, verdant expanse of the Florida peninsula, where the air hangs heavy and sweet with the scent of damp earth and blooming foliage. It lies 17.6 miles northwest of DeLand, FL (from DeLand, FL: bearing 326°T), and is situated 17.4 miles north-northwest of West DeLand. The land here is defined by a flat, sprawling horizon, where the palmetto scrub gives way to the dense, dark shadows of Lake George State Forest only a mile away. The landscape holds the quiet stillness of the inland reaches, yet the influence of the coast is felt in the saline breeze that travels four miles from the shores of Jones Cove. Water defines the edges of this world, from the winding, narrow path of Price Creek to the glass-like surface of Lake Disston, reflecting the vast, violet-tinged skies that mark the end of every day.
Pierson persists as a place of deliberate labor, long recognized as a center for the fern industry that colors the local economy with endless shades of vibrant green. The rhythm of the days is dictated by the cultivation of these delicate fronds, a trade that has shaped the lives of families for generations and established a culture of steady, grounded persistence. While the distant silhouette of Shell Mound marks the terrain, the true character of Pierson is found in the quiet industry of its packing houses and the resilience of its people. Life here moves with the slow, certain pace of the seasons, unaffected by the clamor of the outside world, save for the occasional, sudden crack of thunder that echoes across the flat plains during the humid afternoons.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Lake George State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 1.2 mi, 235° SW
- Heart Island Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 061° NE
- Ocala National Forest (National Forest) — 6.2 mi, 231° SW · 385k acres
- Lake George Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 6.7 mi, 323° NW
- Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.0 mi, 167° S · 39k acres
- De Leon Springs State Park (State Park) — 8.0 mi, 140° SE
- Haw Creek Preserve State Park (State Conservation Area) — 9.1 mi, 004° N
- Alexander Springs Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 9.9 mi, 181° S · 7,888 acres
- George I F Clarke Grant (Historic Ruins) — 10.2 mi, 269° W
- Thomas Forbes Grant (Historic Ruins) — 10.2 mi, 270° W
- Chuck Lennon Memorial (Monument) — 10.3 mi, 143° SE
- Ocala National Game Refuge (National Conservation Area) — 10.6 mi, 271° W · 68k acres
- Juniper Prairie Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 10.9 mi, 269° W · 14k acres
- Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park (State Conservation Area) — 16.3 mi, 168° S
- Bob Robbins Memorial Library & Museum (Museum) — 16.6 mi, 136° SE
- Skydive Deland (Attraction) — 16.6 mi, 137° SE
- Sands Theater (Theatre) — 17.0 mi, 145° SE
- John B. Stetson (Public Artwork) — 17.2 mi, 145° SE
- Duncan Gallery of Art (Museum) — 17.2 mi, 145° SE
- Giant Cypress (Viewpoint) — 17.6 mi, 297° NW
- Melching Field at Conrad Park (Stadium) — 18.1 mi, 147° SE
- Dunns Creek State Park (State Park) — 20.8 mi, 341° N
- The Venue at Destination Daytona (Stadium) — 21.2 mi, 071° E
- Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 21.7 mi, 159° S
- James Ormond II Tomb (Monument) — 22.4 mi, 063° NE
- Postal Museum (Museum) — 22.6 mi, 153° SE
- Family Fun (Theme Park) — 22.7 mi, 154° SE
- Pyramid (Monument) — 23.3 mi, 032° NE
- Ukrainian Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 24.1 mi, 091° E
- Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (Museum) — 24.2 mi, 098° E
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About This Pierson Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pierson, Florida. Coordinates: 29.239423, -81.465625. 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 Pierson includes the ZIP code (32180), telephone area code (850), county seat of Volusia County (DeLand), and school district assignment (Volusia County School District).
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 | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
