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Wildwood Florida Map

Explore Wildwood, 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.

Interactive Map of Wildwood, Florida

How to Use This Wildwood, Florida Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Wildwood, 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 Wildwood.

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	Wildwood
State	Florida (FL)
County	Sumter County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	28.805813
Longitude	-82.007324
Population	15,730
Density	107.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	33549, 33514
Area Code	407, 321
County Seat	Bushnell
School District	Sumter County School District

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About Wildwood, Florida

Wildwood is a locality in Sumter County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 15,730. The population density is 107.9 people per km². Wildwood is located at 28.8058°N, 82.0073°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Wildwood is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 33549, 33514.

Wildwood reveals itself as a persistent expanse of subtropical terrain where the air often hangs heavy with a humid, verdant stillness. It lies 6.7 miles southwest of The Villages, FL (from The Villages, FL: bearing 225°T), and is situated 7.9 miles west-southwest of Lady Lake. The landscape stretches across low-lying flats and dense palmetto scrub, creating a sense of openness that defines the horizon. A mere three miles away, the dark, reflective waters of Lake Okahumpka provide a quiet sanctuary for local wildlife, while the nearby flow of Little Jones Creek traces a narrow path through the undergrowth. To the west, the geological curiosity of Walled Sink interrupts the flat topography, offering a stark reminder of the limestone foundation beneath the soil. At dusk, the light catches the moisture in the air, turning the sky a bruised, electric violet that feels uniquely weighted by the impending arrival of summer storms.

Wildwood began as a modest settlement built upon the promise of the railroad, which once served as the primary artery for transporting the bounty of local citrus groves. The economy has shifted over the decades, moving from a reliance on rail-based commerce to a broader engagement with logistics and the steady influx of residents drawn to the climate. Agriculture remains a quiet pulse in the surrounding fields, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the harvest of crops that thrive in the rich, sandy earth. The town maintains a pragmatic character, grounded in the labor of those who manage the transit and infrastructure that connect the surrounding region. Even as modern development reshapes the outskirts, the industrious spirit of the early settlers persists in the way the local economy adapts to the needs of a changing populace.

Wildwood fosters a distinct cultural identity that balances the traditional pace of life with the inevitable acceleration of regional growth. Residents often gather at the Wildwood Community Center & Park to mark the passage of time through local festivities and shared civic goals. While the proximity of Warm Spring Hammock offers a secluded retreat for those who seek the quietude of nature, the town itself is defined by the steady, unadorned interactions of its inhabitants. Though no towering peaks like Tomato Hill dominate the skyline, the subtle variations in the land provide a sense of place that is both modest and enduring. It is a location where the influence of the nearby Old Store Bayou colors the local consciousness, reminding those who live here of the proximity to the wider, shifting coastal reaches beyond the horizon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lake Okahumpka Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 010° N
Barnstorm Theater (Cinema) — 2.8 mi, 342° N
Wildwood Community Center & Park (Local Park) — 3.2 mi, 346° N
Flat Island Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 6.7 mi, 107° E
Okahumpka (Historic Ruins) — 7.0 mi, 113° SE
Leesburg High School Stadium (Stadium) — 7.1 mi, 089° E
Lake Griffin State Park (State Park) — 7.2 mi, 061° NE
Old Mill Playhouse Theatre (Cinema) — 7.3 mi, 016° N
Melon Patch Theatre (Theatre) — 7.4 mi, 085° E
The Villages High School Stadium (Stadium) — 8.2 mi, 356° N
Withlacoochee State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 8.5 mi, 253° W
Spanish Springs Town Square (Attraction) — 9.9 mi, 020° N
Florida Carriage Museum (Museum) — 11.5 mi, 033° NE
Pilaklakha (Historic Ruins) — 12.0 mi, 173° S
Paul P. Williams Auditorium (Theatre) — 12.8 mi, 083° E
Half Moon Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 13.1 mi, 284° W
Fort Cooper State Park (State Park) — 17.4 mi, 269° W
Ocala National Forest (National Forest) — 17.8 mi, 044° NE · 385k acres
Historic Duval House (Attraction) — 17.8 mi, 258° W
Floral City Heritage Museum (Museum) — 17.8 mi, 258° W
Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway State Recreation and Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 18.7 mi, 336° NW
Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 19.7 mi, 080° E
Eustis Historical Museum (Museum) — 19.8 mi, 080° E
Lake Eustis Museum of Art (Museum) — 20.0 mi, 081° E
Vortex Pit (Attraction) — 20.7 mi, 343° N
Green Mountain Overlook (Viewpoint) — 21.2 mi, 121° SE
Ocala National Game Refuge (National Conservation Area) — 23.9 mi, 029° NE · 68k acres
Billies Bay Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 30.6 mi, 053° NE · 3,064 acres
Juniper Prairie Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 31.4 mi, 032° NE · 14k acres
Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 33.3 mi, 264° W · 85k acres

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