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Calipatria California Map

Explore Calipatria, 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 Calipatria, California

How to Use This Calipatria, California Map

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

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

Latitude	33.168805
Longitude	-115.485669
Population	6,515
Density	680.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	92233
Area Code	714
County Seat	El Centro
School District	Calipatria Unified School District

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About Calipatria, California

Calipatria is a locality in Imperial County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,515. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Calipatria is located at 33.1688°N, 115.4857°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Calipatria is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 92233.

Calipatria occupies a sun-drenched stretch of the Imperial Valley, where the horizon stretches flat and wide under a sky that feels vast and unburdened. It lies 10.2 miles north of Brawley, CA (from Brawley, CA: bearing 5°T), and is situated 19.5 miles north of Imperial. The landscape surrounding Calipatria is defined by arid, expansive plains that hold the heat of the day long after the sun begins its slow descent. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Superstition Hills rise like jagged teeth against the shimmering haze of the afternoon. Within the local topography, Ramer Lake offers a quiet sanctuary for migratory birds, its waters reflecting the intense, unfiltered clarity of the desert light. Just a few miles away, the steady flow of the Vail Supply Canal provides a vital vein of moisture through the parched earth, sustaining the surrounding life.

Agriculture provides the foundational rhythm for Calipatria, grounding its people in the cycles of planting and harvest. The history of the area is tied to the transformation of this desert floor into a productive grid of fields, where the soil yields crops despite the relentless summer temperatures. Mikesell Park serves as a central gathering space where the pace of daily existence slows, offering a reprieve under the shade of trees that defy the harsh climate. Economic activity remains tethered to the productivity of the surrounding farmland and the essential services that support those who work the rows. Calipatria maintains a quiet, industrious character, shaped by the persistent labor required to thrive in such a demanding, sun-baked environment.

The cultural identity of Calipatria is defined by a deep sense of resilience and the shared experience of those who call this remote, inland region their home. Residents often gather for local festivities that celebrate the community’s heritage, highlighting the endurance of a population that has learned to thrive in the heat. While the atmosphere is understated, the spirit of the people remains vibrant, reflected in the simple, honest pride they take in their daily routines. The town is recognized for the world’s tallest flagpole, a striking landmark that stands as a singular vertical point in a landscape otherwise dominated by the horizontal expanse of the earth. Calipatria quietly persists as an anchor for its citizens, a place where the stillness of the desert is balanced by the warmth of those who live and work within its borders.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Hernandez Park (Local Park) — 2.9 mi, 204° SW
Calipatria Little League Park/ Radamacher Park (Local Park) — 3.3 mi, 212° SW
California State Lands Commission (State Resource Management Area) — 4.1 mi, 330° NW
Imperial Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.0 mi, 206° SW
Noah's Ark (Public Artwork) — 5.9 mi, 007° N
Salt Flats And Steel Cubes (Removed) (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 283° W
Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.4 mi, 270° W · 64k acres
Lake Cahuilla Shoreline Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 8.7 mi, 117° SE
Niland-Geyser (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 326° NW
Salton Sea (Recreation Area) — 11.8 mi, 298° NW
Photography Bird Hide (Viewpoint) — 14.4 mi, 245° SW
North Algodones Dunes Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 14.7 mi, 119° SE · 26k acres
Rake Tower (Historic Ruins) — 14.8 mi, 127° SE
West Mesa Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 16.4 mi, 230° SW
The Polaroid Museum (Attraction) — 18.9 mi, 312° NW
Electric Lounge (Attraction) — 19.0 mi, 312° NW
Chuckwalla Mountains Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 24.9 mi, 009° N · 102k acres
Site of Fort Romulado Pacheco (Historic Castle / Fort) — 25.4 mi, 208° SW
Where the Old Barbara Worth Hotel Stood (Monument) — 26.3 mi, 189° S
Historical Watering Trough (Monument) — 26.4 mi, 190° S
Milton Leeper (Monument) — 26.7 mi, 192° S
ICC museo UABC (Museum) — 34.8 mi, 177° S
Cinema Curto (Theatre) — 34.9 mi, 180° S
Joshua Tree National Park (National Park) — 37.6 mi, 354° N · 784k acres
Santa Rosa And San Jacinto National Monument (National Monument) — 39.4 mi, 297° NW · 280k acres
Harper's Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 47.6 mi, 260° W
Ampitheater (Theatre) — 51.3 mi, 101° E
Borrego Art Institute (Arts Centre) — 51.8 mi, 277° W
Sky Art Desert Sculpture Garden (Gallery) — 51.9 mi, 279° W
Coachella Valley History Museum (Museum) — 57.1 mi, 312° NW

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