Alachua County Map, Florida
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Alachua County, Florida
Alachua County sits in north-central Florida, about halfway between Jacksonville and Tampa. It’s home to Gainesville, a lively college town that hosts the University of Florida. Gators football is the real deal here.
The county has a mix of urban and rural vibes, with plenty of natural beauty to explore. Springs and sinkholes are across the landscape, offering cool spots for swimming and diving. You’ll find an arts scene, especially in downtown Gainesville. Locals love hitting up the farmers’ markets for fresh produce.
The weather is warm most of the year, but you might need a jacket in winter. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is a must-visit for nature lovers and bird watchers. Even though the county has experienced much growth, Alachua County still feels like a close-knit community.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Alachua County |
| County Seat | Gainesville |
| Population | Approximately 283,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Gainesville, Alachua, High Springs, Newberry, Archer, Hawthorne, Micanopy, Waldo, La Crosse |
| Interstates and Highways | I-75, U.S. 441, U.S. 301, SR 24, SR 26, SR 121 |
| FIPS Code | 12-001 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 969 square miles (land: 875 sq mi, water: 94 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Bradford County (North), Union County (North), Clay County (Northeast), Putnam County (East), Marion County (Southeast), Levy County (Southwest), Gilchrist County (West), Columbia County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Florida |
| Coordinates | 29.7220° N, 82.3642° W |
| Etymology | Named after a Spanish word meaning “jug” or “bowl,” reflecting the shape of the sinkholes and ponds in the area |
| Major Landmarks | University of Florida, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park, Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo |
| Website | Alachua County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Alachua County Topographic Map
Our topographic map shows Gainesville’s urban center surrounded by rolling hills and the vast Paynes Prairie Preserve. Zoom in with our interactive tool to explore the numerous sinkholes and wetlands on this diverse landscape.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Alachua County Satellite Map
Our satellite map shows how Gainesville sits between several large lakes. Paynes Prairie forms a huge green bowl south of the city. Then, there’s Newnans Lake that creates an oval shape on the eastern edge.
OUTLINE MAP
Alachua County Blank Map
Our outline map shows Alachua County’s almost rectangular shape with a notch in the northeast corner. The county borders eight other Florida counties.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 8 neighboring counties of Alachua County:
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