Explore Punta Gorda, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Punta Gorda, 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 Punta Gorda.
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 | Punta Gorda |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Charlotte County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 26.863537 |
| Longitude | -82.032345 |
| Population | 19,471 |
| Density | 485.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 33950, 33955, 33951, 33980, 33982 |
| Area Code | 561 |
| County Seat | Punta Gorda |
| School District | Charlotte County School District |
Punta Gorda occupies a quiet space where the land meets the broad, tidal influence of the Gulf of Mexico. It lies 4.2 miles southeast of Port Charlotte, FL (from Port Charlotte, FL: bearing 139°T), and is situated 8.5 miles southeast of Murdock. The waters of the Peace River define the eastern boundary, carving a path through the low-lying terrain that stretches toward the horizon. Beyond the immediate banks, the landscape opens into the expansive reaches of the McCall Sand Flats, where the ground is flat and open to the heavy, humid sky. From the vantage of Bird Key, the air carries the sharp, salt-crusted scent of the tides that rise and fall with the rhythm of the distant gulf. A short journey away, the elevation rises slightly toward the modest rise of Cash Mound, providing a rare topographical break in the otherwise level coastal plain.
Punta Gorda traces its roots to early maritime industry and the steady development of a harbor that once served as a vital link for trade. The local economy evolved from reliance on the river and sea to a diversified structure centered on commerce, professional services, and the seasonal influx of visitors seeking the warmth of the subtropical sun. Small-scale agriculture persists in the surrounding region, reflecting a history shaped by the resilience of those who worked the palmetto scrub and fertile soil. Industry here remains understated, favoring the steady maintenance of the waterfront and the support of a service-oriented workforce. The rhythm of daily life follows the quiet cycles of the tide, where the legacy of past trade remains visible in the preserved architecture of the older districts.
Punta Gorda maintains a distinctive cultural character defined by its proximity to the water and a pervasive sense of patient observation. Residents often gather within the accessible paths of Linear Park, where the canopy provides a brief sanctuary from the intense midday heat. The town celebrates its heritage through community gatherings that honor the maritime history and the natural beauty of the surrounding mangroves. While the area does not claim the fame of major metropolises, it remains a place of quiet reflection where the light at dusk turns the water into a sheet of polished copper. Notable figures such as the writer Ernest Hemingway, who frequented the broader region, would recognize the enduring stillness of these banks. The atmosphere remains unhurried, reflecting a community that values the simple grace of a life lived close to the shifting currents of the Gulf of Mexico.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Punta Gorda, Florida. Coordinates: 26.863537, -82.032345. 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 Punta Gorda includes the ZIP code (33950, 33955, 33951), telephone area code (561), county seat of Charlotte County (Punta Gorda), and school district assignment (Charlotte County School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |