Explore River Ridge, 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 River Ridge, 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 River Ridge.
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 | River Ridge |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Pasco County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 28.2669 |
| Longitude | -82.6257 |
| Population | 5,107 |
| Density | 470.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 34654, 34655 |
| Area Code | 813, 727 |
| County Seat | Dade City |
| School District | Pasco County School District |
River Ridge maintains a quiet existence where the Pithlachascotee River carves a slow, dark path through the subtropical landscape. It lies 4.1 miles east of New Port Richey East, FL (from New Port Richey East, FL: bearing 84°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north of Keystone. The air here holds a heavy, persistent moisture that clings to the palmetto scrub and cypress stands, softening the edges of the afternoon light. Only six miles separate the residents from the open expanse of the Gulf of Mexico, yet the terrain retains a sheltered, inland character defined by its proximity to the vast Starkey Wilderness Preserve. While the horizon remains flat and unbroken, one might occasionally catch the distant silhouette of Buzzards Roost to the north. The water of the Pithlachascotee River reflects the deep, verdant canopy, acting as a silent witness to the daily passage of time in this corner of the state.
Historical growth in River Ridge emerged from the quiet expansion of Florida’s agricultural frontiers, shifting slowly from early citrus cultivation to modern residential development. The local economy relies on a blend of service industries and the steady flow of commerce that follows the regional migration of seasonal residents. Laborers and entrepreneurs alike operate within a landscape where the rhythm of business is dictated by the humid, long summers and the arrival of cooler, drier months. While the area lacks heavy industrial centers, the steady maintenance of suburban infrastructure provides a stable foundation for the people living nearby. Development has been measured, allowing the surrounding natural density to remain a primary feature of the local environment.
Cultural life in River Ridge is shaped by a deep appreciation for the outdoors, with many residents spending their weekends navigating the trails of the Starkey Wilderness Preserve or fishing near the banks of the Pithlachascotee River. The community gathers for local festivals that celebrate the changing seasons, often held under the sprawling shade of native oaks that define the neighborhood character. While the area does not claim famous historical figures or major professional sports franchises, it fosters a sense of grounded independence among its citizens. Visitors who venture toward the coast find the Gulf of Mexico easily accessible, yet many prefer the quiet solitude found closer to home. The spirit of the place is found in the simplicity of a humid dusk, where the sounds of the wilderness begin to rise as the sun dips below the western horizon.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of River Ridge, Florida. Coordinates: 28.2669, -82.6257. 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 River Ridge includes the ZIP code (34654, 34655), telephone area code (813, 727), county seat of Pasco County (Dade City), and school district assignment (Pasco 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. |