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Auburn California Map

Explore Auburn, 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 Auburn, California

How to Use This Auburn, California Map

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

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	Auburn
State	California (CA)
County	Placer County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	38.896565
Longitude	-121.07689
Population	13,776
Density	741.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	95603, 95602, 95604
Area Code	530
County Seat	Auburn
School District	Placer Union High School District

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About Auburn, California

Auburn is a locality in Placer County, California, United States. It has a population of 13,776. The population density is 741.1 people per km². Auburn is located at 38.8966°N, 121.0769°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Auburn is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 95603, 95602, 95604.

Auburn occupies a landscape defined by the quiet drama of inland topography and the shifting clarity of the regional light. It lies 2.4 miles south of North Auburn, CA (from North Auburn, CA: bearing 174°T), and is situated 8.1 miles northeast of Loomis. The terrain here shifts from sun-bleached fields into the shadowed depths of Baltimore Ravine, where the earth seems to hold its breath against the heat of the afternoon. Water defines the edges of the local world, seen in the steady flow of Wise Penstock and the still, reflective surface of Wise Forebay. In the distance, the Sierra Nevada looms as a jagged promise on the horizon, keeping watch over the dry, golden grasses that characterize the surrounding plains. Residents often find solace in the open spaces of Bicentennial Park, where the air carries the dry scent of oak and dust. Even seven miles away, the presence of Hidden Falls adds a rhythmic, cooling pulse to the rugged backcountry.

Auburn grew from the frantic energy of gold seekers who once scoured these slopes, leaving behind a legacy of resilience that still shapes the local economy. Commerce has long since moved from the extraction of ore to a diverse blend of professional services, agriculture, and retail that keeps the streets vital. The rhythm of daily work follows the sun, moving from the bustle of morning trade to the slower, deliberate pace of evening commerce in the commercial center. Wooded ridges and fertile soil provide a foundation for orchards and small-scale farming, sustaining a local industry that values the fruits of the ground. While the tools of the trade have changed from picks to computers, the spirit of self-reliance remains an essential fiber of the local character. Prosperity here is measured not by sudden fortune, but by the steady, quiet endurance of businesses that have served the area for generations.

Auburn carries a cultural identity forged by the persistence of those who chose to stay after the initial rush faded into memory. The architecture of the older districts speaks of a time when brick and timber were the primary language of growth, creating a distinct aesthetic that anchors the public square. Local gatherings and seasonal events serve as the pulse of the social calendar, drawing neighbors together under the clear, expansive sky. Notable figures like the actor Sam Elliott have walked these streets, finding a sense of grounding in the unpretentious atmosphere of the region. Every landmark, whether a weathered storefront or a public space, contributes to a collective memory that values tradition without becoming stagnant. Life here feels deliberate, framed by the changing colors of the oak savanna and the simple, honest beauty of a place that remains firmly rooted in its own history.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Placer County Museum (Museum) — 0.0 mi, 211° SW
Bicentennial Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 142° SE
Bernard House (Museum) — 0.3 mi, 169° S
Recreation Park (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 190° S
McCann Stadium (Stadium) — 0.5 mi, 151° SE
General Gomez Arts (Gallery) — 0.6 mi, 059° NE
Railhead Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 176° S
Giant Indian Statues (Public Artwork) — 0.8 mi, 013° N
Auburn State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 0.8 mi, 158° S
Wild Fig Orchard (Viewpoint) — 1.1 mi, 155° SE
Aeolia Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 063° NE
Stagecoach Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 055° NE
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 1.6 mi, 142° SE
South Fork American River (Wild & Scenic River) — 8.0 mi, 141° SE · 5,570 acres
Pine Hill Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 8.3 mi, 161° S
Women's Club Fountain (Monument) — 11.2 mi, 268° W
Eldorado National Forest (National Forest) — 11.2 mi, 075° E · 703k acres
McBean Park (Monument) — 11.3 mi, 267° W
Lincoln Theatre Company (Arts Centre) — 11.5 mi, 268° W
The Stage (Theatre) — 11.5 mi, 268° W
Founder of the City of Lincoln (Monument) — 11.5 mi, 268° W
Fairchild Park Indian Grinding Rocks (Historic Ruins) — 13.4 mi, 180° S
The American River Water Education Center (Museum) — 13.9 mi, 201° S
Maidu Museum (Museum) — 14.2 mi, 220° SW
Historic Folsom Dam (Historic Ruins) — 14.4 mi, 200° S
Folsom Prison Museum (Museum) — 14.8 mi, 198° S
Southwind Labradors (Attraction) — 15.1 mi, 164° S
Roseville Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 15.3 mi, 227° SW
Tahoe National Forest (National Forest) — 16.0 mi, 058° NE · 895k acres
North Fork American Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 16.4 mi, 030° NE · 4,161 acres

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