Explore Anaheim, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Anaheim, 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 Anaheim.
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 | Anaheim |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Orange County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 33.855502 |
| Longitude | -117.758657 |
| Population | 346,824 |
| Density | 2663.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 92805, 92808, 92801, 92802, 92803 |
| Area Code | 949 |
| County Seat | Santa Ana |
| School District | Anaheim Union High School District |
Anaheim occupies a broad, sun-drenched expanse of Southern California, defined by a landscape that slopes gently toward the Pacific Ocean. It lies 2.5 miles south-southeast of Fullerton, CA (from Fullerton, CA: bearing 166°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north-northwest of Santa Ana. The terrain is characterized by the quiet flow of Carbon Creek as it carves its path through the suburban grid, while the Raymond Retarding Basin offers a singular point of stillness in the local topography. To the distant northeast, the San Gabriel Mountains rise in a jagged, hazy silhouette against the horizon, anchoring the visual field of the basin. Within the immediate neighborhood, the modest greenery of Friendship Plaza provides a localized sanctuary, where the light at dusk often takes on a thin, golden quality that softens the harsh edges of the asphalt and concrete.
German immigrants established the foundations of Anaheim in the mid-nineteenth century, carving a cooperative settlement out of the arid soil to cultivate expansive vineyards. This agricultural origin eventually gave way to a rapid metamorphosis, shifting from a quiet cluster of agrarian homesteads into a center of suburban development and global commerce. The early planners organized the land with a deliberate focus on irrigation and accessibility, ensuring that the roots of the settlement remained tethered to the industrious spirit of its pioneers. Over time, the echoes of those initial rows of grapes were replaced by the steady, rhythmic expansion of a modern hub, yet the memory of the original grid remains visible in the orientation of the older streets.
The economy of Anaheim thrives on a robust infrastructure of tourism, manufacturing, and logistics that sustains its position as a primary engine for the surrounding region. Major transportation arteries serve as the lifeblood of commerce, moving goods and travelers with a relentless, predictable cadence that defines the local workday. While higher education institutions and specialized vocational schools provide the necessary training for a diverse workforce, the proximity to the Brea Canyon corridor facilitates significant industrial and commercial activity. This convergence of industry and infrastructure creates a dense, productive environment where the pace of daily life is dictated by the constant motion of the freeway networks and the demands of a bustling service sector.
Cultural life in Anaheim reflects a vibrant intersection of professional sports and large-scale public gatherings that draw visitors from across the globe. The presence of major league baseball and professional hockey teams brings a specific energy to the local calendar, turning seasonal games into communal rites that punctuate the year. Large festivals and events occupy the public consciousness, utilizing the city's extensive facilities to host massive crowds that congregate under the clear, expansive sky. Beyond the stadiums and convention spaces, figures such as the musician Gwen Stefani have brought a distinct cultural recognition to the area, grounding the global identity of Anaheim in the specific experiences of its residents who live, work, and play in the shadow of the San Gabriel Mountains.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Anaheim, California. Coordinates: 33.855502, -117.758657. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Anaheim includes the ZIP code (92805, 92808, 92801), telephone area code (949), county seat of Orange County (Santa Ana), and school district assignment (Anaheim Union High School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |