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Ben Lomond California Map

Explore Ben Lomond, 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 Ben Lomond, California

How to Use This Ben Lomond, California Map

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

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	Ben Lomond
State	California (CA)
County	Santa Cruz County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	37.078212
Longitude	-122.088102
Population	6,337
Density	292.4 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	95005
Area Code	408, 669
County Seat	Santa Cruz
School District	San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District

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About Ben Lomond, California

Ben Lomond is a locality in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,337. The population density is 292.4 people per km². Ben Lomond is located at 37.0782°N, 122.0881°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95005.

Ben Lomond occupies a landscape where the earth rises into steep, forested slopes and deep, shadowed basins. It lies 4.7 miles west-northwest of Scotts Valley, CA (from Scotts Valley, CA: bearing 304°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north-northwest of Santa Cruz.

Love Creek carves a path through the terrain, its waters moving steadily past the residences and wild growth that define the local environment. Hubbard Gulch anchors the topography, creating a natural depression where the air remains cool and still during the heat of the afternoon. Loch Lomond sits only a mile away, offering a quiet, reflective surface that mirrors the tall, dense trees standing guard along its banks. Though the distant peaks of the Coast Ranges appear as a faint, jagged line against the horizon, the immediate surroundings remain dominated by the intimate, vertical complexity of the local woods. Ben Lomond Park provides a central space for the land to breathe, serving as a clearing where the dense canopy gives way to open, managed ground.

History in Ben Lomond took root through the labor of those drawn to the timber and the potential of the rugged, inland soil. Early industry relied heavily on the extraction of resources from the surrounding woods, shaping an economy that eventually shifted toward the quiet, service-oriented rhythms of the present day. Woodcutters and settlers once relied on the specific geography of the gullies to transport materials, leaving behind a legacy of resilience that remains visible in the older structures. Today, the local economy functions through smaller, independent ventures that cater to the needs of residents who value the seclusion of the hills. Ben Lomond maintains a character defined by this transition from a resource-dependent outpost to a place where the pace of labor is set by the seasonal light rather than the demands of heavy industry.

Cultural identity here is forged in the quietude of the forest, where residents favor a life that prioritizes privacy and the rhythms of the natural world. Notable landmarks like the distant Castle Rock Falls draw those who seek to appreciate the gravity of the terrain, while the Meadow Trail offers a path for those who prefer to traverse the landscape on foot. The spirit of Ben Lomond is perhaps best captured by the way the afternoon sun filters through the high branches, casting long, lean shadows across the hillsides. While the region attracts individuals who cherish solitude, it has also been home to notable figures such as the writer Mary Roberts Rinehart, who found space for her work amidst the quiet isolation of these woods. Community events often reflect this modest, grounded character, focusing on local gatherings that celebrate the simple fact of living in a place defined by its own distinct topography.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Highlands Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 043° NE
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (State Park) — 0.7 mi, 196° S
Fall Creek (Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 224° SW
Quail Hollow Quarry Conservation Areas (Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 095° E
Park Hall (Theatre) — 0.8 mi, 353° N
Quail Hollow Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 077° E
Barrel Mill (site) (Historic Ruins) — 1.1 mi, 243° SW
Quail Hollow Ranch Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 070° E
Pace Family Wilderness Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 030° NE
Powder Magazine (Historic Ruins) — 1.4 mi, 202° S
Loch Lomond Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 021° N
Picnic Area & Vista Point (Viewpoint) — 1.6 mi, 061° NE
San Lorenzo Valley Museum, Faye G. Bellardi Gallery (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 156° SE
Victory Circle (Theatre) — 2.4 mi, 138° SE
Sequoia Aerial Adventure (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 135° SE
Wilder Ranch State Park (State Park) — 2.5 mi, 216° SW
Redwood Canopy Tours (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 135° SE
Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 229° SW
Bigfoot Museum (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 161° S
Swamp House (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 329° NW
CineLux Scotts Valley Cinemas (Cinema) — 3.9 mi, 121° SE
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 4.8 mi, 209° SW · 8,946 acres
The Greatest in the Kingdom (Public Artwork) — 5.3 mi, 339° N
Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery (Gallery) — 5.9 mi, 161° S
Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 6.0 mi, 165° S
Glenwood (Monument) — 6.0 mi, 070° E
"the Lost Boys" Grandpa's House (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 154° SE
Train Engine (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 157° SE
Harvey West Stadium (Stadium) — 7.2 mi, 157° SE
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 7.7 mi, 204° SW

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