Explore Tarpon Springs, 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 Tarpon Springs, 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 Tarpon Springs.
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 | Tarpon Springs |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Pinellas County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 28.149054 |
| Longitude | -82.779371 |
| Population | 25,117 |
| Density | 1062.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 34689, 34688 |
| Area Code | 813, 727 |
| County Seat | Clearwater |
| School District | Pinellas County School District |
Tarpon Springs occupies a unique position where the humid, subtropical air meets the gentle salt-laden breezes of the coast. It lies 3.1 miles south-southwest of Holiday, FL (from Holiday, FL: bearing 200°T), and is situated 4.7 miles north of Palm Harbor. The landscape remains defined by the presence of Spring Bayou, which draws the light of the morning across its surface in shimmering, quiet ripples. Beyond the immediate waterfront, the terrain transitions into the subtle elevations of Sunset Hills, providing a modest vantage point over the verdant, palmetto-scrub horizon. To the north, the waters of the Anclote River carve a path toward the open water, while the expansive, calm reaches of Lake Tarpon sit just a short distance inland. Every movement of the tide here is protected by the vast, quiet expanse of the Pinellas County Aquatic Preserve, which guards the shoreline against the encroachment of the modern world.
Tarpon Springs rose to prominence through the tenacity of divers who recognized the bounty of the sea floor and established a thriving sponge industry. This maritime pursuit drew families from across the Mediterranean, infusing the local economy with a distinct, industrious spirit that remains the foundation of its professional life. Merchant vessels still suggest a connection to a global trade, though the economy has since diversified to support a steady, year-round population and a seasonal influx of visitors. The rhythm of commerce here is measured by the steady arrival of supplies and the quiet, persistent work of those who maintain the docks. By honoring these ancestral trades, Tarpon Springs preserves a tangible link to its founders, ensuring that the legacy of the harvest continues to inform the character of the harbor.
Cultural life in Tarpon Springs is marked by a profound appreciation for heritage, reflected in the vibrant traditions that animate the streets throughout the year. The Sponge Docks stand as a primary landmark, serving as both a working hub and a place where the scent of salt and tradition lingers heavy in the air. Visitors often gather for local epiphanies and festivals that celebrate the community’s deep roots, turning the simple act of a public gathering into a meaningful observation of shared history. While the town remains modest in scale, its identity is bolstered by the presence of individuals who have contributed to the arts and sciences, though the true fame of the place lies in its collective, enduring personality. Life here moves with a deliberate grace, favoring the slow passage of time over the frenetic pace found elsewhere in the region.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tarpon Springs, Florida. Coordinates: 28.149054, -82.779371. 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 Tarpon Springs includes the ZIP code (34689, 34688), telephone area code (813, 727), county seat of Pinellas County (Clearwater), and school district assignment (Pinellas 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. |