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Blackhawk California Map

Explore Blackhawk, 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 Blackhawk, California

How to Use This Blackhawk, California Map

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

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	Blackhawk
State	California (CA)
County	Contra Costa County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	37.809629
Longitude	-121.913241
Population	9,637
Density	644.3 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	94506
Area Code	510
County Seat	Martinez
School District	San Ramon Valley Unified School District

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About Blackhawk, California

Blackhawk is a locality in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,637. The population density is 644.3 people per km². Blackhawk is located at 37.8096°N, 121.9132°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94506.

Blackhawk unfolds across a landscape of gentle, grassy slopes that turn the color of toasted wheat under the intense heat of the summer sun. It lies 5.3 miles east-northeast of Arcata, CA (from Arcata, CA: bearing 78°T), and is situated 7.5 miles southeast of McKinleyville. The topography of Blackhawk is defined by the proximity of the rugged Coast Ranges, which loom on the horizon like a protective, hazy blue wall against the sky. Water shapes the rhythm of the land here, with the steady flow of West Branch Alamo Creek carving a quiet path through the terrain just a mile from the center. To the west, the steep and jagged terrain of Devils Slide interrupts the otherwise smooth contours of the earth. A stillness settles over the ground near Hidden Pond, where the water catches the fading light of the afternoon in a mirror of quiet clarity. Mount Diablo State Park serves as a sprawling backyard for the residents, offering an untamed expanse of wilder terrain that anchors the entire region to the earth.

Blackhawk emerged as a planned evolution of the land, shifting from its early agricultural roots into a residential enclave characterized by expansive properties and private gates. The local economy finds its strength in the professional endeavors of its residents, who often commute toward the broader regional hubs of commerce and technology. While the past remains visible in the lingering traces of old ranching fences and oak savanna, the modern character is defined by a commitment to managed growth and residential preservation. Industry here is subtle, favoring high-end services and private enterprise rather than the heavy manufacturing that once dominated other parts of the valley. Blackhawk maintains a quiet, deliberate pace, where the primary labor of the day involves the stewardship of one's own corner of this inland territory.

Cultural life in Blackhawk often centers on the shared experiences of its residents, who value the privacy and the deliberate structure of their surroundings. The architecture and landscaping reflect a preference for order, with wide streets and meticulously groomed spaces standing in contrast to the wilder, scrub-covered hillsides of Mount Diablo State Park. Visitors and locals alike might recognize the name of the professional golfer Johnny Miller, who has long been associated with the development and the character of the neighborhood. Community gatherings are infrequent but highly attended, often taking place in the quiet pockets of space that separate the larger estates. The atmosphere remains one of reserved composure, where the dry, fragrant air of the inland plains dictates the tempo of the afternoon. Blackhawk carries a sense of permanence, a place where the light at dusk lingers long enough to turn the dry grass to gold before the shadows of the hills finally claim the ground.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Dinosaur sculptures (Public Artwork) — 0.6 mi, 203° SW
Blackhawk Gallery (Gallery) — 0.7 mi, 202° S
Mount Diablo State Park (State Park) — 0.9 mi, 004° N
Sycamore Valley Open Space Regional Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 277° W
Diablo Vista Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 198° S
Gale Ranch (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 169° S
Curry Canyon Ranch (Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 024° NE
Old Tree Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.5 mi, 145° SE
Tassajara School (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 099° E
Morgan Territory Regional Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 071° E
Front Row Theater (Theatre) — 3.9 mi, 178° S
THE LOT City Center (Cinema) — 4.1 mi, 218° SW
Historic Green Ranch Site (Historic Ruins) — 4.2 mi, 002° N
San Ramon School (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 237° SW
Old Ranch Open Space (Local Recreation) — 4.4 mi, 183° S
Las Trampas/Diablo Regional Trail (Local Recreation) — 4.7 mi, 307° NW
Highland Ridge Lookout (Historic Ruins) — 5.1 mi, 076° E
Fages Trail (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 287° W
Los Vaqueros Watershed (Local Resource Management Area) — 6.5 mi, 088° E
Stone Valley (Monument) — 7.1 mi, 294° NW
Little Classroom (Museum) — 7.7 mi, 190° S
Clayton Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 9.2 mi, 353° N
Amador Valley High School Stadium (Stadium) — 9.9 mi, 168° S
Museum on Main (Museum) — 10.4 mi, 169° S
Small Classroom (Arts Centre) — 10.5 mi, 168° S
Large Classroom (Arts Centre) — 10.5 mi, 168° S
Harrington Gallery (Gallery) — 10.5 mi, 168° S
Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.5 mi, 024° NE · 115 acres
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.2 mi, 230° SW · 81k acres
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 27.5 mi, 272° W · 113k acres

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