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Brawley California Map

Explore Brawley, 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 Brawley, California

How to Use This Brawley, California Map

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

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

Latitude	32.978657
Longitude	-115.530267
Population	26,416
Density	1256.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	92227
Area Code	714
County Seat	El Centro
School District	Brawley Elementary School District

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About Brawley, California

Brawley is a locality in Imperial County, California, United States. It has a population of 26,416. The population density is 1256.4 people per km². Brawley is located at 32.9787°N, 115.5303°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Brawley is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 92227.

Brawley occupies a vast, sun-drenched expanse of desert floor that stretches toward the horizon with a quiet, persistent intensity. It lies 9.3 miles north-northeast of Imperial, CA (from Imperial, CA: bearing 14°T), and is situated 13.0 miles north of El Centro. The landscape surrounding Brawley is defined by flat, expansive plains that hold the heat of the day long after the sun begins its descent. To the west, the Superstition Hills rise like jagged shadows against the sky, marking the boundary of the rugged terrain. The New River flows with a steady, deliberate pace just a mile away, serving as a reminder of the water that sustains the arid basin. Brawley enjoys the presence of Hinojosa Park, which offers a small, green reprieve where the light softens against the leaves during the late afternoon. Four miles away, Gieselmann Lake remains a silent feature of the geography, reflecting the wide, cloudless sky in its still waters.

Brawley grew from a reliance on the fertile soil and the rigorous demands of large-scale agriculture that define the regional economy. The history of the area is tied to the transformation of the desert into a productive grid of fields, where the rhythm of planting and harvest dictates the passage of time. Workers and entrepreneurs have long sought to harness the land, turning the dusty plains into a vital source of produce for the entire country. The industries here remain deeply rooted in this agricultural heritage, supporting a local economy that values endurance and physical labor above all else. Daily life in Brawley moves with the measured pace of the seasons, reflecting the quiet resolve of those who tend the crops. The industry of the region persists as a testament to the resilience required to thrive in such a demanding, sun-baked environment.

Cultural life in Brawley finds its expression in local gatherings and the shared pride of a community built on grit and tradition. Hinojosa Park often serves as a focal point for families to congregate, providing a space where the atmosphere feels open and unburdened by the complications of larger, busier places. The town honors its heritage through events that celebrate the harvest, drawing residents together to acknowledge the bounty produced by the surrounding land. While Brawley is not a place of grand monuments, the straightforward character of its streets and the unpretentious nature of its architecture define its identity. Among those who have spent time here, the singer Kate Smith is perhaps the most notable figure, having once lived in the area during her youth. The spirit of Brawley remains tethered to the land, maintained by the people who recognize the singular beauty found in the stark, honest light of the desert.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Beechey Field (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 314° NW
Wiest Field (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 318° NW
Pat Williams Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 304° NW
Rotary Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 247° SW
Imperial Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.9 mi, 020° N
West Mesa Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 7.7 mi, 254° W
Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.5 mi, 305° NW · 64k acres
Photography Bird Hide (Viewpoint) — 12.6 mi, 304° NW
Where the Old Barbara Worth Hotel Stood (Monument) — 12.9 mi, 187° S
Historical Watering Trough (Monument) — 13.0 mi, 188° S
He is Risen (Public Artwork) — 13.1 mi, 188° S
Site of Fort Romulado Pacheco (Historic Castle / Fort) — 13.2 mi, 225° SW
Milton Leeper (Monument) — 13.3 mi, 194° S
East Mesa Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 13.9 mi, 092° E
Rake Tower (Historic Ruins) — 15.0 mi, 074° E
Salt Flats And Steel Cubes (Removed) (Attraction) — 15.2 mi, 345° N
North Algodones Dunes Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 16.6 mi, 069° E · 26k acres
Niland-Geyser (Attraction) — 21.3 mi, 353° N
Cinema Curto (Theatre) — 21.9 mi, 174° S
ICC museo UABC (Museum) — 22.1 mi, 169° S
Fish Creek Mountains Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 24.4 mi, 270° W · 22k acres
Customs and Border Protection Checkpoint Slowjamastan (Attraction) — 26.9 mi, 292° W
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (State Park) — 28.0 mi, 260° W
Electric Lounge (Attraction) — 28.3 mi, 336° NW
Stage Station Historical Marker (Historic Ruins) — 39.6 mi, 238° SW
Salton Sea History Museum & Visitor Center (Museum) — 44.2 mi, 328° NW
Joshua Tree National Park (National Park) — 49.0 mi, 348° N · 784k acres
Campfire Circle (Theatre) — 50.1 mi, 283° W
Borrego Art Institute (Arts Centre) — 52.6 mi, 292° W
Aztec Woods (Nature Reserve) — 52.9 mi, 260° W

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