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Blythe California Map

Explore Blythe, 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 Blythe, California

How to Use This Blythe, California Map

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

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

Latitude	33.653584
Longitude	-114.621785
Population	18,317
Density	266.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	92225, 92226
Area Code	714
County Seat	Riverside
School District	Palo Verde Unified School District

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About Blythe, California

Blythe is a locality in Riverside County, California, United States. It has a population of 18,317. The population density is 266.0 people per km². Blythe is located at 33.6536°N, 114.6218°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Blythe is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 92225, 92226.

Blythe occupies a singular space where the vast, sun-drenched expanse of the desert meets the quiet persistence of human cultivation. It lies 69.4 miles northeast of Brawley, CA (from Brawley, CA: bearing 51°T), and is situated 16.2 miles southwest of Colorado River Indian Reservation. {NAVIGATION_SENTENCE} The landscape around Blythe is defined by the open, arid reach of the earth, where the light at dusk turns the ground into a deep, bruised copper. To the west, the rise of the Palo Verde Mesa breaks the horizon, providing a rugged silhouette against the relentless clarity of the sky. Nearby, the C Canal cuts a narrow, purposeful line through the dry soil, bringing essential moisture to the surrounding fields. Within this basin, Parker Valley stretches out as a flat, fertile expanse that stands in sharp contrast to the surrounding desert scrub. Residents often find their way to Todd Park, a local space that offers a brief, green reprieve from the intensity of the open plains.

Blythe grew from the vision of those who recognized the potential of the desert floor to support life through managed water. The local economy remains deeply rooted in the cycles of agriculture, with fields of alfalfa and cotton marking the seasons in vibrant shades of green and gold. Small-scale industry and the transit of goods across the wide desert highway provide a steady pulse to the daily rhythm of work. Throughout the year, the atmosphere remains steady and focused, driven by the practical demands of farming in an arid climate. History here is measured not in grand monuments, but in the enduring success of the irrigation systems that transformed the landscape. The labor of previous generations persists in the current harvest, creating a continuity that defines the character of Blythe.

Cultural life in Blythe moves with a deliberate, unhurried pace, shaped by the heat and the expansive nature of the horizon. Notable landmarks reflect the pragmatism of the region, emphasizing utility and the quiet beauty of the desert expanse. Community gatherings often center on the rhythms of the agricultural calendar, bringing people together in a shared recognition of their environment. While Blythe may seem quiet to the casual traveler, it possesses a distinct identity forged by the resilience required to thrive in such a climate. The town remains a place where the clarity of the air allows for a different perspective on the sky and the land. By maintaining its connection to the earth, Blythe preserves a way of life that values the simple, honest labor of the sun-hardened plains.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Blythe Municipal Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 347° N
Mccoy Wash Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 1.1 mi, 268° W
Palo Verde Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 246° SW
California State Lands Commission (State Resource Management Area) — 1.6 mi, 297° NW
Todd Park (Local Park) — 2.8 mi, 153° SE
Port Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 3.2 mi, 154° SE
Palo Verde Historical Museum (Museum) — 3.3 mi, 154° SE
Big Maria Mountains Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 5.0 mi, 022° N · 48k acres
State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — 6.0 mi, 110° E
Mccoy Valley Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 6.6 mi, 000° N
Blythe Intaglios (Historic Ruins) — 11.2 mi, 025° NE
Palen/McCoy Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 14.4 mi, 290° W · 246k acres
Cibola National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.4 mi, 189° S · 31k acres
T Rocks (Attraction) — 21.8 mi, 088° E
Hi Jolly Monument (Monument) — 22.2 mi, 088° E
Poston Memorial Monument (Monument) — 26.3 mi, 029° NE
Kofa National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 27.2 mi, 105° E · 1.3M acres
Scadden House (Historic Ruins) — 30.0 mi, 091° E
Spiral Labyrinth (Attraction) — 32.3 mi, 127° SE
Rice Shoe Fence (Attraction) — 32.4 mi, 336° NW
Natural Arch (Attraction) — 36.1 mi, 122° SE
Joshua Tree National Park (National Park) — 38.8 mi, 289° W · 784k acres
To All the Fallen Soliders Buried Here Wall of Honor (Monument) — 39.0 mi, 030° NE
Bouse Museum (Museum) — 40.4 mi, 061° NE
Donald Duck Overlook (Viewpoint) — 43.0 mi, 182° S
Ampitheater (Theatre) — 43.6 mi, 180° S
East Jesus (Public Artwork) — 55.7 mi, 241° SW
Bureau of Reclamation (Museum) — 64.0 mi, 180° S
Yuma Territory Live Steamers (Museum) — 64.2 mi, 179° S
Salton Sea History Museum & Visitor Center (Museum) — 76.3 mi, 263° W

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