Polk County Physical, Cultural & Historical Features

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Polk County Physical, Cultural & Historical Features

Note 1: The Cultural Feature "Locales" can be very helpful in getting oriented in a new community.
Note 2: Links for Local Area Search and Driving Directions are below each feature map.

Physical Features
Canals 3
Islands 22
Lakes 321
Reservoirs 7
Ridges 2
Streams 49
Summits 2
Swamps 18
Cultural Features
Airports
  Public and Private Airports 18
  Heliports 4
  Seaplane Bases and Anchorages 7
Cemeteries 49
Education - Schools
  Other Schools 53
  Elementary Schools 52
  Middle Schools 24
  High Schools 18
  Technical & Trade School 2
Emergency Response & Law Enforcement
  Fire Station & EMS Station 18
  Law Enforcement 14
  Prisons & Correctional Facilities 3
Government Services
  City or Town Hall 12
  Court House 1
  Post Offices 24
Hospitals & Medical Centers 3
Historical Features
Military (Historical) 5
Populated Places 3
Swamps 1
  • Physical Features are the natural features of the Earth's surface.
  • Cultural Features are landscape features that were created or shaped by humans.
  • Historical Features are features that no longer exist on the landscape.
  • Historical Landmarks: Florida's National Historic Landmarks
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