Madison County Florida map | Madison, Pinetta, and the Withlacoochee

Madison County Florida map readers can use Madison as the central reference point, with Greenville to the west, Lee to the east, and Pinetta to the north near Georgia. Those places do not form a single urban area; they mark distinct parts of a largely rural county between the Aucilla, Withlacoochee, and Suwannee river systems.

A practical way to read the county is to find the Greenville–Madison–Lee line along U.S. 90, then compare it with Interstate 10 farther south. After that, the Aucilla River on the west and the Withlacoochee River on the east provide natural reference lines for understanding the county boundary.

Quick Facts

• State: Florida
• County: Madison County
• County seat: Madison
• Incorporated municipalities: Madison, Greenville, and Lee
• Northern communities: Pinetta and Cherry Lake
• 2020 population: 17,968
• Land area: 696.53 square miles
• Primary routes: I-10, U.S. 90, U.S. 221, SR 53, and SR 6
• Major waterways: Aucilla River, Withlacoochee River, and the Suwannee confluence
• FIPS code: 12079

The Census Bureau reports a 2020 density of 25.8 people per square mile. That figure gives context to the map: a few named centers and transportation corridors stand out, while broad areas between them remain forested, agricultural, or wetland terrain.

What the Map Shows

Madison sits near the center of the county where U.S. 90 meets SR 53. As the county seat, it is the strongest civic reference point. Interstate 10 passes south of the city rather than through its downtown, so the county’s long-distance highway and its main local center appear on separate east–west lines.

Greenville is west of Madison and Lee is east of it along U.S. 90. U.S. 221 crosses the corridor at Greenville, linking the Georgia side of the county with the Perry direction to the south. At Madison, SR 53 runs north toward the Georgia line and south to I-10. The two towns therefore anchor different north–south routes.

Pinetta occupies the northern part of the county near the state line, away from the three incorporated municipalities on U.S. 90. Cherry Lake, both a lake and a community name, marks the northwestern area. These locations are useful for distinguishing the border country from the central highway corridor.

County Layout and Location

Georgia’s Brooks and Lowndes counties lie to the north. Within Florida, Jefferson County is west, Hamilton County east, Suwannee and Lafayette counties southeast, and Taylor County south. This border position places Madison County between the Tallahassee side of north Florida and the upper Suwannee region.

The Aucilla river system helps define the western side, while the Withlacoochee River forms the principal natural boundary on the east beside Hamilton County. The Withlacoochee flows south to meet the Suwannee near the county’s southeastern corner. Reading the rivers this way avoids mistaking the Suwannee for the entire eastern boundary.

I-10 crosses the south-central part of Madison County, with exits 241, 251, 258, and 262 connecting to local routes. U.S. 90 runs farther north through Greenville, Madison, and Lee. Comparing those two corridors separates through travel on the interstate from movement among the county’s established communities.

Local Context

Along the eastern river corridor, tracts of Twin Rivers State Forest and other conservation lands sit near the Withlacoochee. Madison Blue Spring State Park is east of Lee near SR 6. Florida’s environmental agency describes the river here as a tea-colored waterway passing hardwood forest, clear springs, sandbars, and occasional shoals before joining the Suwannee.

The interior contains numerous ponds, lakes, creeks, and sink features associated with north Florida’s limestone and groundwater setting. Small water features matter when interpreting local roads because bridges and reliable crossings concentrate travel into a limited number of routes, especially near the eastern and western river boundaries.

Madison, Greenville, and Lee share the U.S. 90 and rail corridor, but most of the county is not urbanized. The combination of low population density, widely spaced communities, northern border settlements, and protected riverlands explains why a county-scale map is more informative here than a city street map alone.

Ways to Use This Map

Start by assigning a destination to one of three geographic zones: the U.S. 90 community corridor, the northern Pinetta and Georgia-border area, or the eastern Withlacoochee and Madison Blue Spring area. That first step narrows the relevant highway or county-road approach before a detailed navigation app is needed.

• Community order: Read Greenville–Madison–Lee from west to east along U.S. 90.
• Georgia access: Trace the routes north from Madison or Greenville toward Pinetta and the state line.
• Interstate access: Match I-10 exits with U.S. 221, SR 53, and connecting county roads.
• Boundary study: Compare the Aucilla on the west with the Withlacoochee on the east.
• Field preparation: Check current road, river, and park conditions before visiting remote water-access or conservation areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do Madison, Greenville, and Lee form an east–west line?

All three incorporated municipalities are positioned along U.S. 90 and the rail corridor: Greenville in the west, Madison in the center, and Lee in the east. Interstate 10 follows a separate line south of them. U.S. 90 is therefore the better guide to the county’s community pattern, while I-10 explains regional automobile access.

Is the eastern county line the Suwannee or the Withlacoochee River?

The Withlacoochee is the principal river along Madison County’s eastern side and the Hamilton County boundary. It joins the Suwannee near the southeastern corner, where the Suwannee becomes important to the boundary picture. On the opposite side of Madison County, the Aucilla system is the main natural reference toward Jefferson County.

Sources

• U.S. Census Bureau — Madison County QuickFacts
• Florida Department of Transportation — County General Highway Maps
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection — North Withlacoochee River Paddling Guide
• Madison County Board of County Commissioners
• Visit Madison — About the Area

Related County Maps

• Hamilton County Florida map
• Suwannee County Florida map
• Lafayette County Florida map
• Taylor County Florida map
• Jefferson County Florida map