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Willow Oak Florida Map

Explore Willow Oak, 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 Willow Oak, Florida

How to Use This Willow Oak, Florida Map

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

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	Willow Oak
State	Florida (FL)
County	Polk County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	27.916136
Longitude	-82.017862
Population	6,806
Density	842.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	33860
Area Code	561
County Seat	Bartow
School District	Polk County School District

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About Willow Oak, Florida

Willow Oak is a locality in Polk County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,806. The population density is 842.5 people per km². Willow Oak is located at 27.9161°N, 82.0179°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33860.

Willow Oak emerges from the subtropical landscape as a quiet expanse of palmetto scrub and fertile ground. It lies 1.3 miles west-northwest of Fuller Heights, FL (from Fuller Heights, FL: bearing 292°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-southwest of Lakeland. The terrain surrounding Willow Oak holds a stillness that defines the inland character, far removed from the turbulence of the coast. Poley Creek winds through the earth just a mile away, its presence marked by the thick growth of cypress that thrives in the humid air. Eight miles to the north, the waters of Crews Lake reflect the heavy, golden light that settles over the region during the long afternoons. On the distant horizon, the silhouette of Sand Mountain provides a singular point of focus for those who look toward the limit of the plains.

Willow Oak grew from the tradition of the land, shaped by generations who understood the value of the sun and the soil. The local economy remains tethered to the rhythm of agriculture, with vast citrus groves defining the color and scent of the surrounding countryside. Industry here is modest and deliberate, relying on the steady output of the soil and the quiet persistence of its residents. Daily life in Willow Oak moves with a steady, unhurried precision, favoring the patience required for working the earth over the frantic pace of larger centers. The labor of the past remains visible in the sturdy wooden structures and the enduring patterns of the local roads.

Fuller Heights Park provides a necessary sanctuary for those who seek to walk among the native trees and observe the local wildlife. The cultural character of Willow Oak is found in its simple gatherings, where the weight of the summer air often gives way to the sudden, sharp crack of a regional lightning storm. While the region is not defined by the fame of individuals, the people carry a quiet pride in the resilience of their surroundings. Landmarks here are defined by their utility and their connection to the history of the families who first cleared the palmetto. Willow Oak continues to exist as a place where the passage of time is measured by the growth of the trees and the changing intensity of the sun.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Fuller Heights Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 104° E
English Creek (Local Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 287° W
Carter Road Park & Boat Ramp (Local Park) — 2.7 mi, 087° E
Mulberry Cultural Center (Museum) — 3.1 mi, 119° SE
Mulberry Phosphate Museum (Museum) — 3.1 mi, 120° SE
Alafia River Corridor (Local Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 248° W
Covered overlook of marsh (Viewpoint) — 5.7 mi, 078° E
Black Tiger Airsoft (Attraction) — 7.3 mi, 233° SW
Welcome to Polk County Citrus Center (Monument) — 8.0 mi, 343° N
Edward Medard Park and Reservoir (Local Recreation) — 8.1 mi, 273° W
Alderman's Ford Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 8.6 mi, 247° SW
Alafia River State Park (State Park) — 9.3 mi, 209° SW
Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (Museum) — 9.4 mi, 027° NE
Plant City Photo Archives (Museum) — 9.4 mi, 316° NW
State Theater (Cinema) — 9.4 mi, 317° NW
Art Lounge and Gallery (Gallery) — 9.4 mi, 317° NW
Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 9.7 mi, 025° NE
Tenoroc Fish Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.2 mi, 024° NE
Tenoroc Public Use Area (Nature Reserve) — 15.1 mi, 033° NE
Oponys Town (Historic Ruins) — 16.2 mi, 124° SE
Sinkhole Memorial (Monument) — 16.5 mi, 283° W
Lake Wales Ridge National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.7 mi, 079° E · 3,792 acres
Historical Society of Ft Meade (Museum) — 17.2 mi, 131° SE
Butterfly Gate (Public Artwork) — 17.3 mi, 053° NE
Hitchapukasse (Historic Ruins) — 17.4 mi, 357° N
W. Henry Lewis House Historical Marker (Attraction) — 17.4 mi, 129° SE
Historic Ritz Theatre (Theatre) — 19.0 mi, 067° NE
Hillsborough River State Park (State Park) — 19.7 mi, 321° NW
Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge And Conservation Area (National Wildlife Refuge) — 32.5 mi, 080° E · 11k acres
Pinellas County Aquatic Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 33.2 mi, 254° W

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