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Plantation Florida Map

Explore Plantation, 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 Plantation, Florida

How to Use This Plantation, Florida Map

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

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

Latitude	26.125573
Longitude	-80.261818
Population	91,750
Density	1628.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	33036, 33317, 34293, 33322
Area Code	941, 954, 754
County Seat	Fort Lauderdale
School District	Broward County School District

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About Plantation, Florida

Plantation is a locality in Broward County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 91,750. The population density is 1628.7 people per km². Plantation is located at 26.1256°N, 80.2618°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Plantation is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 33036, 33317, 34293.

Plantation manifests as a verdant expanse of subtropical terrain, defined by a landscape that leans toward the flat, sun-drenched horizon of the Florida peninsula. It lies 1.5 miles southwest of Lauderhill, FL (from Lauderhill, FL: bearing 234°T), and is situated 5.6 miles west of Fort Lauderdale. The air here holds a heavy, persistent humidity that turns the golden hour into a liquid, honeyed light, softening the edges of the manicured suburbs and the dense, encroaching palmetto scrub. Though Plantation resides eight miles from the open coastline, the influence of the sea remains a constant, subtle pressure in the atmosphere, suggesting the proximity of the distant Hillsboro Inlet. The North Fork New River winds its way through the periphery, a silent, dark-water artery that reflects the heavy clouds of the afternoon, while the nearby Pine Island stands as a quiet reminder of the higher, drier ground that once defined this region before the sprawl of modern development.

Development in Plantation emerged from the transformation of vast, former agricultural tracts, specifically the expansive citrus groves that once blanketed the soil. Early visionaries recognized the potential in this flat, fertile ground, moving away from the wilder, untamed character of the deep Everglades sawgrass to carve out a planned residential identity. As the groves gave way to asphalt and orderly street grids, Plantation maintained an aesthetic commitment to greenery, ensuring that the legacy of its horticultural origins survived in the preservation of local spaces. This historical transition from working land to a residential hub established a pattern of growth that prioritized wide, tree-lined thoroughfares and a deliberate, slow-paced expansion that still dictates the rhythm of daily life today.

Plantation sustains a stable, service-oriented economy, supported by a network of corporate headquarters, retail centers, and medical facilities that anchor the local infrastructure. While the workforce moves with the tide of the regional economy, the internal focus remains on maintaining the quality of life that first drew residents to the area, with infrastructure designed to manage both the seasonal deluge of rain and the constant demand of suburban utility. Educational needs are met by a variety of public and private institutions, and while no major universities reside within the immediate borders, the proximity to neighboring academic centers ensures that the intellectual fiber of the region stays well-connected. The local transit network, though reliant on the automobile, functions with a predictability that mirrors the orderly, planned nature of the streets themselves.

Cultural life in Plantation finds its expression in the quiet enjoyment of communal spaces, such as the lush grounds of the Plantation Botanical Gardens - I, where the native flora offers a reprieve from the relentless subtropical heat. Residents often look toward the nearby professional sports arenas of the larger metropolitan region for excitement, yet the local calendar remains filled with annual festivals that celebrate the specific, close-knit character of the neighborhood. The proximity to the Atlantic coast means that weekend excursions to distant, sandy shores are a common ritual, though the true soul of the area is found in the shaded walkways of local parks and the shared appreciation for a slow, humid evening. Famous individuals, including professional athletes and figures in the arts, have occasionally called Plantation home, drawn by the same unassuming, quiet stability that defines the everyday experience of those living among the palmettos and the shadow of the North Fork New River.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Central Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 268° W
Pine Island Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 173° S
Young At Art (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 137° SE
Schacknow Museum of Fine Arts (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 091° E
City of Plantation Historical Museum (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 083° E
Pine Island Ridge Natural Area (Local Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 206° SW
Plantation Park East Trailhead (State Recreation Area) — 3.1 mi, 078° E
Sam Jones (Public Artwork) — 3.6 mi, 193° S
AMC Sunrise 8 (Cinema) — 3.6 mi, 353° N
McGinnis Ski School (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 125° SE
Old Davie School Historical Museum (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 159° S
Thunderbird Drive-in (Cinema) — 4.5 mi, 080° E
Everglades and Francis S. Taylor Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.8 mi, 321° NW
Water ConservationArea 2B (Local Resource Management Area) — 4.8 mi, 321° NW
Armenian Genocide Memorial (Monument) — 5.8 mi, 190° S
Anhinga Indian Museum (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 149° SE
Fort Lauderdale Airboat Rides (Attraction) — 7.2 mi, 127° SE
Las Olas Boulevard (Attraction) — 7.4 mi, 093° E
Ernesto Maranje Art & Design (Gallery) — 7.4 mi, 086° E
Madeline Denaro Studio and Gallery (Gallery) — 7.5 mi, 087° E
The Art Bloc (Gallery) — 7.6 mi, 086° E
Bateau (Attraction) — 7.7 mi, 094° E
Outdoor Amphitheater (Theatre) — 7.8 mi, 255° W
Xtreme Action Park (Theme Park) — 8.1 mi, 056° NE
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.8 mi, 352° N · 149k acres
Everglades National Park Expansion (National Park) — 29.2 mi, 210° SW · 109k acres
Biscayne National Park (National Park) — 31.6 mi, 173° S · 346k acres

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