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Alhambra California Map

Explore Alhambra, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Alhambra, California

How to Use This Alhambra, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Alhambra, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Alhambra.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Alhambra
State	California (CA)
County	Los Angeles County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	34.083571
Longitude	-118.136444
Population	82,868
Density	4192.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	91801, 91803, 91802, 91804, 91896
Area Code	818, 747
County Seat	Los Angeles
School District	Alhambra Unified School District

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About Alhambra, California

Alhambra is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 82,868. The population density is 4192.8 people per km². Alhambra is located at 34.0836°N, 118.1364°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Alhambra is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 91801, 91803, 91802.

Alhambra occupies a stretch of terrain defined by the persistent, subtle presence of the Alhambra Wash, which traces its path through the landscape like a quiet arterial vein. It lies 1.2 miles west of San Gabriel, CA (from San Gabriel, CA: bearing 267°T), and is situated 7.3 miles east-northeast of Los Angeles. The land here slopes gently, caught in the transition between the flat expanses of the basin and the looming, distant majesty of the San Gabriel Mountains that command the northern horizon. During the golden hours, the light in Alhambra takes on a thick, honeyed quality, casting long shadows across the dry, sun-drenched earth and turning the local architecture into silhouettes of warm amber. Residents often find respite in the immediate, accessible greenery of Story Park, a sanctuary that provides a necessary pause in the rhythm of the day, while the nearby Sycamore Canyon hints at the deeper, more rugged topography that lies just beyond the edges of the paved grid.

Founding narratives of Alhambra carry the weight of late nineteenth-century ambition, when the dream of a suburban refuge drew settlers to transform dry, scrub-covered acreage into a planned vision of orderly streets. The development unfolded through a series of land tracts that slowly erased the wilder aspects of the landscape, replacing native brush with wide boulevards and residential homes that reflected the architectural fashions of the era. As Alhambra grew, its identity shifted from a quiet agricultural outpost to a bustling hub, with early visionaries ensuring the infrastructure could support a burgeoning population. This historical layering remains visible in the preserved facades of older structures, where the echoes of early twentieth-century commerce still cling to the brickwork and storefronts.

Economic life in Alhambra pulses with a diverse energy, sustained by a blend of small-scale industry, professional services, and a robust commercial sector that serves the surrounding region. The infrastructure is characterized by a dense, interconnected grid of streets that facilitate the daily movement of commuters and commerce, linking the locality to the wider regional transit network. While Alhambra does not house large universities within its own boundaries, it remains connected to the academic currents of the region, benefiting from a workforce that values education and professional advancement. The local economy relies on the steady exchange of goods and services, with business corridors that have adapted over decades to meet the evolving needs of a multi-generational population.

Cultural expression in Alhambra thrives in the vibrant diversity of its community, visible in the sprawling variety of culinary traditions and local festivals that fill the streets with music and color. While major professional sports teams play in the larger arenas of the region, the spirit of competition and recreation remains local, fueled by high school athletics and community events that bring neighbors together under the clear, dry skies. The proximity to the Garvey Reservoir offers a distinct landmark for those seeking a moment of stillness, while the allure of the Mount Wilson Trail invites the adventurous to ascend toward the heights of the nearby peaks. Notable figures, such as the architect Irving Gill, have left their mark on the structural aesthetic of the region, influencing the clean, minimalist lines that continue to define the character of many homes in Alhambra.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Moor Field (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 103° E
The Organic Infrastructure of a Living Community (Public Artwork) — 0.8 mi, 278° W
Arte Flamenco Dance Theatre (Theatre) — 0.8 mi, 031° NE
Alhambra Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 327° NW
Regal Edwards Alhambra Renaissance (Cinema) — 1.0 mi, 033° NE
Micro Gallery (Gallery) — 1.0 mi, 036° NE
Alhambra Municipal Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 064° NE
Nucleus (Gallery) — 1.1 mi, 039° NE
AMC Atlantic Times Square 14 (Cinema) — 1.1 mi, 172° S
Almansor Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 079° E
Mission Art Center (Arts Centre) — 1.8 mi, 059° NE
Ramona Museum of California History (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 059° NE
Scholart Selection (Gallery) — 1.9 mi, 060° NE
Misión San Gabriel Archángel (Attraction) — 1.9 mi, 062° NE
Arena Theatre (Theatre) — 2.1 mi, 239° SW
Cold Creek Valley Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 292° W
San Marino War Memorial (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 019° N
George Smith Patton, Jr. (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 019° N
Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens (Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 022° N
Edison Center for the Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 3.1 mi, 193° S
Former Residence (1980-1981) of the Honorable Barack H. Obama (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 351° N
Vincent Price Art Museum (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 191° S
North Vista (Viewpoint) — 3.3 mi, 024° NE
Huntington Library Exhibition Hall (Museum) — 3.3 mi, 025° NE
Whittier Narrows Reservoir (Recreation Area) — 3.8 mi, 124° SE
Angeles Other (National Forest) — 7.2 mi, 052° NE · 400 acres
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 7.6 mi, 016° N · 454k acres
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 7.6 mi, 016° N · 662k acres
San Gabriel Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 13.1 mi, 030° NE · 36k acres
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 14.2 mi, 281° W · 24k acres

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