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Bassett California Map

Explore Bassett, 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 Bassett, California

How to Use This Bassett, California Map

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

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

Latitude	34.049732
Longitude	-117.996732
Population	16,000
Density	2800.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	91746
Area Code	818, 747
County Seat	Los Angeles

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About Bassett, California

Bassett is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 16,000. The population density is 2800.0 people per km². Bassett is located at 34.0497°N, 117.9967°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91746.

Bassett occupies a quiet expanse of flat land, defined largely by the steady movement of Avocado Creek as it courses through the landscape. It lies 1.7 miles northwest of West Covina, CA (from West Covina, CA: bearing 313°T), and is situated 4.0 miles east-northeast of El Monte. The regional geography is dominated by the broad, sun-drenched reach of the San Gabriel Valley, where the air holds a dry, persistent warmth during the long summer months. On the northern horizon, the San Gabriel Mountains rise in a jagged, purple silhouette, providing a constant and silent anchor for the local view. Residents often gather at San Angelo Park, which serves as a central point for outdoor activity and community connection. The light at dusk here possesses a particular clarity, turning the dry grasses of the fields into a soft, golden hue that lingers long before the shadows stretch across the pavement.

Bassett reflects the evolving character of a region built upon the steady labor of manufacturing and distribution. The local economy has historically relied on the practical utility of its infrastructure, with a focus on commerce and trade that keeps the pulse of the area steady and industrious. Development has followed the practical needs of the San Gabriel Valley, shifting over time from agricultural roots to the organized grids of modern enterprise. The persistent hum of transit routes suggests a place that is constantly in motion, moving goods and people through the heart of the basin. This dedication to work defines the rhythm of the days, grounding the identity of Bassett in the tangible output of its businesses and industrial corridors.

Cultural life in Bassett is marked by a blend of persistent tradition and the casual ease of a diverse, working population. While the landscape is largely defined by the suburban grid, the proximity to places like Legg Lake provides a necessary space for reflection and quiet recreation. Visitors might look toward the San Dimas Experimental Forest for a sense of the wilder, untamed slopes that characterize the broader region. Though the area is not typically associated with celebrity, the spirit of the place is found in the people who navigate the intersection of industry and daily life. The community maintains a modest, unassuming atmosphere that favors practical connection over artifice. Life here moves with a quiet, deliberate pace that honors the simple realities of the land and the people who call Bassett home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

San Angelo Landscape (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 273° W
Bassett Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 073° E
Avocado Heights Oak Tree Memorial (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 161° S
San Gabriel River and Bike Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 292° W
Avenue Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 172° S
In-N-Out Burger Museum (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 043° NE
LA-14 Nike Missile Site (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 205° SW
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 2.6 mi, 247° SW
Whittier Narrows Reservoir (Recreation Area) — 2.6 mi, 247° SW
Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 139° SE
Turnbull Canyon Open Space (Local Recreation) — 3.4 mi, 193° S
Rowland House (historical) (Museum) — 3.5 mi, 140° SE
Bosque del Rio Hondo Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 4.3 mi, 251° W
Halona Art & Culture Center (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 317° NW
Cold Creek Valley Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 5.4 mi, 129° SE
Vic Lopez Auditorium (Theatre) — 5.5 mi, 209° SW
Theatre entrance (Theatre) — 5.8 mi, 202° S
School Seal (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 068° E
Gilb Museum Of Arcadia Heritage (Museum) — 6.3 mi, 335° NW
Cinepolis (Cinema) — 6.3 mi, 239° SW
Angeles Other (National Forest) — 7.0 mi, 343° N · 400 acres
Misión San Gabriel Archángel (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 297° NW
Pasadena Art School (Arts Centre) — 7.1 mi, 322° NW
Tallac Knoll (Viewpoint) — 7.1 mi, 331° NW
Scholart Selection (Gallery) — 7.2 mi, 297° NW
Mission Art Center (Arts Centre) — 7.2 mi, 297° NW
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 8.0 mi, 008° N · 454k acres
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 8.0 mi, 008° N · 662k acres
Chino Hills State Park (State Park) — 12.4 mi, 128° SE
San Gabriel Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 13.2 mi, 001° N · 36k acres

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