Silver Lake Florida Map

About Silver Lake, Florida

Silver Lake is a locality in Lake County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,350. The population density is 580.9 people per km². Silver Lake is located at 28.8419°N, 81.7984°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 34788.

Silver Lake lies as a watery jewel in the heart of Lake County, its surface a mirror reflecting the broad, benevolent Florida sky. It lies 5.3 miles east-north-east of Leesburg, FL (from Leesburg, FL: bearing 66°T), and is situated 6.9 miles west of Eustis. The land around Silver Lake hums with a verdant quietude; ancient oaks, draped in the ethereal lace of Spanish moss, stand sentinel over gently rolling terrain, their roots grasping deep into the sandy loam. In the humid air, heavy with the scent of pine and damp earth, one can sometimes catch the faint, sweet perfume of honeysuckle, a subtle reminder of the wilder beauty that still persists just beyond the manicured lawns and quiet streets. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar softness, a golden diffusion that seems to slow time itself, bathing the landscape in a warm, almost tangible glow. The history of Silver Lake is a story whispered by the slow flow of its namesake waters, a narrative deeply intertwined with the agricultural ambitions of early settlers. For generations, this locale thrived on the cultivation of citrus groves, the sweet, tangy aroma of ripening oranges once a constant presence carried on the breeze. While the groves have largely receded, replaced by a more diverse economy that now includes light manufacturing and a growing service sector, the spirit of its agricultural past lingers, a subtle undercurrent in the unhurried rhythm of life. The legacy of those who first carved a life from this fertile land can still be felt, particularly in the enduring sense of community that binds the residents of Silver Lake together, a quiet strength drawn from the enduring land and the placid expanse of its central lake.

About This Silver Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Silver Lake, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.841934, -81.798412. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Silver Lake and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Silver Lake includes the ZIP code (34788), telephone area code (727), county seat of Lake County (Tavares), and school district assignment (Lake County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Silver Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.