Elevation
Elevation is the height of land above sea level.
Use elevation information to:
- Evaluate whether flooding or storm surge will affect your property.
- Look for closed basins where water can accumulate during heavy rains.
- Evaluate the flow of water over land.
- Determine the slope of the land.
Elevation Products and Services
Florida Maps Online - View elevation contours using our Web based interactive map viewer. Zoom to your property of interest and determine elevation. Overlay elevation with FEMA flood zones, wetlands, hydric soils, and aerials to analyze existing and potential wet areas of your property. Print a map or download an image.
Available Elevation Map Layers
Five Foot Contours
- Description
- Elevation contours show lines of equal elevation.
- Usable Map Scale Range
- 1:2,400 to 1:100,000
- Available Counties and Year
- All Florida counties.
Color Hillshaded Elevation
- Description
- Color hillshaded relief blends a gradation of colors with hillshading to represent elevation values. For example, green is low and red is high.
- Usable Map Scale Range
- 1:50,000 to 1:4,000,000
- Available Counties and Year
- All Florida counties.
