The Complete GTA 6 Map Guide: All Confirmed Leonida Locations
We've combed through every trailer frame, official screenshot, and Rockstar press release to map the state of Leonida, from Vice City's neon sprawl to the swamps of Grassrivers. Everything below carries a Confirmed label and is sourced from official material only.
Vice-Dale County (Vice City)
Status: Confirmed. Vice-Dale County is modeled on present-day Miami-Dade. It anchors the southern half of the map and is the most detailed urban space Rockstar has ever built. Official material has already put names to a long list of districts and sub-areas: Vice City proper, Vice Beach, Washington Beach, South Beach, Ocean Beach, Little Cuba, Little Haiti, Leaf Links, Rockridge, Hamlet, Belville, Crosstown, Ekanfinaka, the Venetian Islands, the Stockyard industrial zone, Vice City International Airport, and Vice City Port. Under the hood, a dense CCTV network feeds straight into police dispatch: cameras on street corners and traffic lights can report a crime and trigger a pursuit without an officer ever laying eyes on you. In-game social media parodies show up on NPC phones and on outdoor advertising throughout the city. The San4San gang holds down Little Haiti, and the port and Stockyard districts double as staging grounds for smuggling. Jason and Lucia's story is rooted in this underworld. Our full Vice City deep dive is in the works, and this section will link out the day it publishes.
Ambrosia County
Status: Confirmed. Ambrosia is modeled on Hendry County, and it's sugar country: a rural economy built entirely around its refineries, centered on the town of Ambrosia and the shores of Lake Leonida (Leonida's stand-in for Lake Okeechobee). The mills provide the legitimate jobs. Underneath that, biker gangs and local syndicates run the underground trade. Custom-chopper colors spotted in official material point to this being Final Chapter MC territory.
Kelly County (Port Gellhorn)
Status: Confirmed. Kelly County is modeled on Citrus and Lee Counties. It was once a popular tourist stretch on Leonida's Gulf Coast and has since faded into marshland, rural highways, and off-road counterculture. Named landmarks include the port town of Port Gellhorn itself, Peacock Bay, and the Thrillbilly Mud Club, a hub for dirt-bike clubs and off-road enthusiasts. Port Gellhorn runs on industrial workshops and maritime trade. Kelly County is also home to Leonida Penitentiary, the prison where Lucia's story begins, which makes this region a strong candidate for the early-game criminal stomping ground.
Grassrivers
Status: Confirmed. Grassrivers is Leonida's take on the Florida Everglades, and reportedly one of the most technically ambitious regions in the entire game. Rockstar's water simulation here models current, buoyancy, and storm surge. The swamp glows with bioluminescent effects at night, low-visibility fog rolls in after dark, and the sound design leans hard on frog calls and wetland ambience. Confirmed wildlife includes alligators ranging from juveniles to genuinely massive bull gators, plus exotic wading birds, all moving through dense mangrove channels and swamp camps reachable only by airboat or on foot. Two factions are tied directly to the region: the Grassrivers Militia, an anti-government group that fortifies camps deep in the swamp, and POACH (Protection of Animals and Controlled Hunting), a state agency running its own mission arcs against illegal wildlife trafficking. That fight reportedly runs alongside the drug-smuggling routes that already move through here.
The Leonida Keys
Status: Confirmed. The Leonida Keys are a tropical archipelago of sun-bleached coral islands and shallow water south of Vice City. They mirror the Florida Keys, right down to the Key West Bridges connecting them. This is Jason's turf at the start of the game: he lives rent-free at Brian Heder's property in exchange for running protection jobs and helping move product through Heder's boat yard, which feeds directly into Vice City's wider smuggling economy. Confirmed gameplay here includes fishing mechanics tuned to shallow tropical species and seaplane travel for fast trips between the islands and the mainland.
Mount Kalaga National Park
Status: Confirmed. Mount Kalaga is modeled less on Florida than on Providence Canyon and the Georgia backwoods. It marks the state's northern boundary with a mix of canyons, forests, and river trails, split on the map into the Canyons and Riverways sub-areas. The local population leans survivalist, and confirmed activities include hiking, hunting, and dirt-bike riding through the terrain.
Leonard County
Status: Confirmed. Leonard County is modeled on Broward County and sits just north of the main Vice City metro. It's quiet money: upscale residential zones, coastal developments, and a suburban rhythm well removed from Vice City's chaos. Two named sub-areas have surfaced via road signs in the trailers, Waning Sands (a beachfront district known for its relaxed atmosphere) and Southside. No gameplay footage has been shown here yet.Mariana County
Status: Confirmed. Mariana County is modeled on Collier and Monroe Counties and sits in the map's southwest corner, the rural, undeveloped edge where the Grassrivers wetlands finally give way to the Gulf of Mexico. Two sub-areas have been confirmed via trailer road signs: Watson Bay, a quiet coastal inlet pitched as a getaway from the main-city chaos, and Red Hill Forest.
Other Confirmed Landmarks
Status: Confirmed. A handful of named locations don't fit neatly into one county but have been confirmed through trailers and official material: Gloriana State, the neighboring state across Leonida's border; Yorktown, a transit hub linking regions; the Malibu Club, a high-end nightlife venue returning from an earlier era of the series; a secure coastal Military Base; and the Monument of Leonida. More of the map should fill in as Rockstar releases additional footage ahead of launch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main setting of GTA 6?
GTA 6 is set in the fictional state of Leonida, which is inspired by the state of Florida. The game will feature the neon lights of Vice City along with surrounding counties, swamps, and keys.
How many counties are confirmed for GTA 6?
So far, trailers and official details have confirmed several counties including Vice-Dale County, Ambrosia County, Kelly County, Leonard County, and Mariana County. Each county represents a distinct geographical region with its own style.
Is Vice City returning in GTA 6?
Yes, Vice City is the main metropolitan hub of the state of Leonida. It is a modernized, current-day version of the iconic city, featuring beaches, downtown districts, and diverse neighborhoods.
What real-world locations inspired the game map?
The game is inspired by real locations in Florida and neighboring regions. Vice City is based on Miami, the Grassrivers region is based on the Florida Everglades, and the Leonida Keys are based on the Florida Keys.
Will players be able to explore areas outside of Vice City?
Yes, the map of Leonida is vast. Players can explore rural areas, agricultural lands, national parks like Mount Kalaga, and other coastal towns like Port Gellhorn.
What is the official name of the map in GTA 6?
The open-world map in Grand Theft Auto VI is set in the fictional state of Leonida, which is Rockstar Games' highly anticipated satirical take on real-life Florida. The map features a massive mix of neon-soaked metropolitan cities, sprawling suburban districts, dense coastal islands, and treacherous swampland.
Is Vice City the only city in GTA 6?
No, Vice City is not the only city. While Vice City (inspired by Miami) acts as the primary urban, neon-lit central metropolis, the state of Leonida features several other distinct major cities and regions. Players will also explore Port Gellhorn (a gritty secondary coastal and industrial city), Ambrosia, and smaller rural towns like Hamlet.
How big is the GTA 6 map compared to GTA 5?
While Rockstar Games has not released the final official grid measurements, community mapping projects and leaks confirm that the state of Leonida is significantly larger than GTA V's Los Santos. Rather than just one major city surrounded by countryside, GTA 6 features multiple fully-realized cities, three distinct counties (Vice Dale County, Kelly County, and Leonard County), and an unprecedented level of indoor-accessible buildings.
Will players be able to explore the Everglades in GTA 6?
Yes. The real-world Florida Everglades are reimagined in GTA 6 as the Grassrivers region. Located in the southwestern quadrant of the map, this swampy wetland area is heavily featured in the trailers, showcasing players navigating the dangerous local wildlife and illegal smuggling routes using fan-favorite vehicles like airboats.
Will the GTA 6 map expand or change over time?
According to verified industry reports and historical studio patterns, the GTA 6 map is designed to be an evolving landscape. While the base game launches with the complete state of Leonida, Rockstar plans to incrementally update and expand the open-world map post-launch, adding new interior locations, events, and potentially entirely new island regions via live service content updates.