Explore South Apopka, 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 South Apopka, 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 South Apopka.
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 | South Apopka |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Orange County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 28.661942 |
| Longitude | -81.509516 |
| Population | 6,803 |
| Density | 1230.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 32703 |
| Area Code | 904 |
| County Seat | Orlando |
| School District | Orange County School District |
South Apopka emerges from the humid, verdant expanse of the Florida peninsula, defined by the quiet interplay of palmetto scrub and subtropical woodland. It lies 1.3 miles south of Apopka, FL (from Apopka, FL: bearing 180°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north-northwest of Pine Hills. The landscape remains largely level, though the distant silhouette of Sugarloaf Mountain offers a singular point of verticality against the horizon. Residents often find respite within the verdant boundaries of Wheatley Park, where the air hangs heavy and sweet under the canopy of oaks. Water shapes the rhythm of the environment, with the gentle presence of Lake Hiawatha providing a reflective mirror to the afternoon sun. While the region is inland, the maritime influence of Gourd Neck lingers in the salt-tinged breezes that drift across the low-lying plains.
South Apopka carries a heritage deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of the region, where citrus groves once defined the primary labor of the population. The local economy has evolved from these agrarian origins into a diverse landscape of small-scale commerce and service-oriented industry. Laborers and families have long drawn their sustenance from the fertile soil, fostering a resilient spirit that informs the character of the neighborhood. The proximity to Carpenter Branch historically provided a vital water source for early settlers and their modest enterprises. Today, the economic landscape reflects a transition toward modern integration, yet it retains a firm connection to the industrious patterns established by earlier generations.
Cultural life in South Apopka thrives through a distinct sense of communal identity, marked by long-standing traditions and a steady, deliberate pace of existence. Social gatherings often center around community spaces, where the shared history of the residents binds the neighborhood into a cohesive whole. Sunset Valley provides a scenic backdrop for evening recreation, offering a tranquil space for those who appreciate the subtle shifts in light that characterize the end of the day. While Gator Island remains a distant, untamed curiosity for many, the local focus remains on the familiar streets and the enduring friendships that define daily life. Notable figures, including the accomplished athlete Zora Folley, have brought a quiet distinction to the area, grounding the reputation of South Apopka in a legacy of perseverance and local pride.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Apopka, Florida. Coordinates: 28.661942, -81.509516. 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 South Apopka includes the ZIP code (32703), telephone area code (904), county seat of Orange County (Orlando), and school district assignment (Orange 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. |