Explore University, 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 University, 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 University.
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 | University |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Hills County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 28.0771 |
| Longitude | -82.4335 |
| Population | 50,893 |
| Density | 3104.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 33613, 33549 |
| Area Code | 407, 321 |
| School District | Hillsborough County School District |
University remains a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of its inland terrain and the subtle shifts of a subtropical climate. It lies 2.3 miles east of Lake Magdalene, FL (from Lake Magdalene, FL: bearing 85°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north of Tampa. The ground holds a deep, humid heat that softens the edges of the afternoon, while the dense palmetto scrub creates a textured, emerald boundary around the local dwellings. Curiosity Creek winds through the lower reaches of the property, providing a slow, rhythmic pulse to the land that persists regardless of the seasonal rains. Beyond the immediate perimeter, the horizon remains flat and expansive, a vast stretch of earth where the light at dusk turns a bruised, singular violet. University Park serves as the central anchor for the landscape, offering a managed expanse of greenery that contrasts with the wild, unkempt growth found in the surrounding woodland.
Agriculture and regional commerce have long shaped the economic foundation of University, grounding its growth in the steady cycles of the land. Early settlers recognized the fertility of the soil, establishing groves and small-scale operations that eventually transitioned into the modern, diversified economy seen today. While the town has evolved to support a range of professional services, the lingering influence of citrus cultivation and timber management remains visible in the architecture of older storage facilities and the layout of local roads. Industrial activity is concentrated in zones that respect the natural drainage patterns of the region, ensuring that the development of University does not disrupt the delicate balance of the nearby plains. The pace of work here moves with a deliberate, measured quality, reflecting a population that values stability over the frantic energy of larger metropolitan centers.
Cultural life in University finds its expression in the quiet gathering places and the shared history of its residents, who often congregate under the broad shade of the canopy. The town maintains a distinct character, blending the pragmatic spirit of a working community with an appreciation for the subtle beauty of its inland setting. Notable landmarks are few, yet the presence of University Park provides a communal space where the social life of the residents naturally unfolds during the cooler hours of the day. While famous individuals are rarely the focus of daily conversation, the history of the area is marked by figures who contributed to the development of regional education and land stewardship. Local events are typically modest, often revolving around the changing seasons or the harvests that define the rhythm of the calendar. Visitors who spend time here will find that the true appeal of University lies in its refusal to be anything other than what it is, a place where the air hangs heavy and sweet with the scent of damp earth.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of University, Florida. Coordinates: 28.0771, -82.4335. 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 University includes the ZIP code (33613, 33549), telephone area code (407, 321), county seat of Hills County, and school district assignment (Hillsborough 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. |