Explore West Little River, 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 West Little River, 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 West Little River.
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 | West Little River |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Miami-Dade County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 25.857041 |
| Longitude | -80.236993 |
| Population | 34,128 |
| Density | 2873.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 33147 |
| Area Code | 305, 786 |
| County Seat | Miami |
| School District | Dade County School District |
West Little River exists as a subtropical expanse where the heavy, salt-touched air carries the distant promise of the Atlantic. It lies 1.2 miles north of Gladeview, FL (from Gladeview, FL: bearing 356°T), and is situated 6.3 miles north-northwest of Miami. The horizon remains flat and expansive, defined by the low-slung architecture of a region that keeps its gaze fixed on the earth rather than the clouds. Only a mile away, the Little River Canal serves as a quiet artery for the land, drawing moisture through the soil and supporting the persistent green of the local flora. Residents often look toward the eastern sky, cognizant that the open expanse of Biscayne Bay sits just four miles away, moderating the intensity of the midday sun. Within the boundaries of West Little River, the local landscape finds its anchor at West Little River Park, a space where the rhythm of the neighborhood finds its most tranquil expression.
Growth in West Little River reflects the broader industrial evolution of the Florida peninsula, shifting from agricultural roots to a modern, service-oriented economy. Early development relied upon the fertile ground and the proximity to water transport, though today the focus has turned toward small-scale commerce and logistics. The legacy of the land is found in the persistent palmetto scrub and the enduring heat that dictates the pace of labor throughout the year. While the area lacks the sprawling citrus groves of the interior, the local economy remains tied to the steady movement of goods and the maintenance of a dense, residential infrastructure. In the quiet hours of the morning, one can sense the industrious spirit of a place that values utility over ornamentation.
Cultural life in West Little River pulses with a distinct energy that reflects the diverse migration patterns of the southern United States. The neighborhood maintains a grounded character, marked by the simple, functional beauty of its homes and the camaraderie found in public spaces. Though the area remains largely residential, the influence of the region is evident in the vibrant, eclectic gatherings that occur when the light turns amber at dusk. Notable individuals such as the legendary singer-songwriter Sam Moore once walked these streets, carrying with him the soulful resonance that defines the regional sound. Whether at the local park or along the quiet residential avenues, West Little River preserves a sense of place that is entirely its own, existing comfortably in the shadow of larger, more frantic centers of commerce.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Little River, Florida. Coordinates: 25.857041, -80.236993. 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 West Little River includes the ZIP code (33147), telephone area code (305, 786), county seat of Miami-Dade County (Miami), and school district assignment (Dade 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. |