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Apple Valley California Map

Explore Apple Valley, 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 Apple Valley, California

How to Use This Apple Valley, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Apple Valley, 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 Apple Valley.

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	Apple Valley
State	California (CA)
County	San Bernardino County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	34.533376
Longitude	-117.210358
Population	75,791
Density	380.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	92307, 92308
Area Code	909
County Seat	San Bernardino
School District	Apple Valley Unified School District

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About Apple Valley, California

Apple Valley is a locality in San Bernardino County, California, United States. It has a population of 75,791. The population density is 380.0 people per km². Apple Valley is located at 34.5334°N, 117.2104°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Apple Valley is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 92307, 92308.

Apple Valley occupies a vast, arid plateau where the light of late afternoon turns the dry earth into a palette of copper and muted gold. It lies 6.5 miles east-southeast of Victorville, CA (from Victorville, CA: bearing 112°T), and is situated 8.3 miles northeast of Hesperia. The landscape is defined by its sweeping desert expanses, punctuated by the structural presence of the San Bernardino Mountains rising against the horizon twenty-three miles to the south. Within this open terrain, the Mojave River carves a quiet, intermittent path four miles away, while the expanse of Apple Valley Dry Lake sits three miles out, reflecting the immense, cloud-strewn sky. Residents often gather at the James A Woody Community Center, a local focal point that anchors the social geography of the region. The air here holds a distinct crispness, especially when the winds shift across the plains, carrying the scent of sage and the stillness of the high desert.

Settlement in Apple Valley began as a quiet ambition, fueled by the promise of fertile soil and the slow, deliberate pace of agricultural expansion in the early twentieth century. Pioneers sought to tame the rugged scrubland, establishing homesteads that relied on the ingenuity of water management and the resilience required to thrive in a climate that demands much from its inhabitants. Over the decades, Apple Valley evolved from a collection of scattered farms and ranches into an incorporated municipality, yet it retains a certain independence of spirit. The history of the place is written in the transition from open grazing land to a structured grid of residential streets, mirroring the broader patterns of growth that defined the inland expansion of the region.

The economy of Apple Valley balances the necessity of local commerce with the infrastructure required to support its growing population. While the town maintains a steady foundation in retail, small-scale logistics, and professional services, it remains deeply connected to the wider desert economy that relies on regional transit corridors. Educational aspirations are met through the presence of local schools, which serve as the primary conduits for community development and civic engagement. Infrastructure in Apple Valley is thoughtfully laid out to manage the flow of traffic across the desert floor, ensuring that the movement of goods and people remains consistent with the needs of a modern, inland population. The reliance on utility corridors and maintained arterial roads reveals a practical approach to life in a place where distance is a constant, measurable reality.

Cultural life in Apple Valley is defined by a sense of community that finds expression in annual festivals and gatherings that celebrate the unique character of the desert. While the town does not host professional sports franchises, the local high schools serve as the bedrock for athletic spirit, drawing families to the bleachers on cool, clear Friday nights. Landmarks such as the proximity of Apple Pond provide quiet spots for reflection, offering a rare, localized contrast to the surrounding arid plains. Famous figures associated with the region often reflect the rugged, individualistic nature of the high desert, contributing to a sense of identity that is neither urban nor rural but uniquely its own. Whether through seasonal parades or the quiet observation of a desert sunset, the people of Apple Valley maintain a culture that honors the space they inhabit.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Thunderbird Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 222° SW
Civic Center Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 198° S
Lenny Brewster Sports Center (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 019° N
Apple Valley Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 248° W
California State Lands Commission (State Resource Management Area) — 2.7 mi, 004° N
Mojave River Public Access (State Recreation Area) — 3.7 mi, 240° SW
Granite Mountain Corridor Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 5.7 mi, 103° E
Northen Lucerne Wildlife Linkage Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 6.2 mi, 359° N
Manuel P. Rodriguez Memorial (Monument) — 8.3 mi, 304° NW
Route 66 sign on the Street (Viewpoint) — 8.6 mi, 303° NW
San Bernardino National Forest (National Forest) — 12.4 mi, 183° S · 683k acres
Deep Creek, California Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 12.8 mi, 176° S · 9,721 acres
Pacific Crest Trail National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 12.9 mi, 185° S · 1,886 acres
Chimney Rock (Monument) — 13.1 mi, 116° SE
The Last Indian Fight in Southern California (Monument) — 13.1 mi, 116° SE
Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch (Attraction) — 13.1 mi, 326° NW
New Jack City (Rock Climbing) (Attraction) — 16.1 mi, 055° NE
Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 17.9 mi, 062° NE
Mountain History Museum (Museum) — 18.8 mi, 180° S
Lake Arrowhead Queen (Attraction) — 19.5 mi, 176° S
Heaps Peak Arboretum (Attraction) — 20.9 mi, 172° S
Mine (Historic Ruins) — 22.6 mi, 079° E
Ronald Reagan Mural on Berlin wall (Public Artwork) — 24.8 mi, 201° S
Historical Society and Museum of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Museum) — 26.0 mi, 190° S
Village Theaters North (Cinema) — 26.4 mi, 140° SE
Desert Discovery Center (Museum) — 26.9 mi, 023° NE
Big Bear Snow Play (Theme Park) — 27.2 mi, 134° SE
Barstow Station Cinema 6 (Cinema) — 27.6 mi, 025° NE
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 27.6 mi, 233° SW · 454k acres
Theodore Payne Wildlife Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 27.7 mi, 268° W

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