2021 Map of Providence

About this map

The settlement of Providence and the northern outskirts of Lakeland define this modern look at Polk County’s evolving landscape. The area is characterized by a dense network of suburban residential loops and rural roads that intersect with the native wetlands of the Green Swamp region. To the north, the Gator Creek Reserve Trl winds through the protected terrain near Gator Creek, while the private Green Swamp Aerodrome sits near the intersection of Rock Ridge Road and Ranchland Drive. To the south, a chain of water bodies including Lake French, Lake Cameron, and Saint Andrews Lake are surrounded by the expanding neighborhoods of Fox Town and Orangedale. This geography illustrates the transition from Florida’s historical agricultural and swamp lands into a managed residential and recreational corridor anchored by the growth of Lakeland.