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Canyon Country California Map

Explore Canyon Country, 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 Canyon Country, California

How to Use This Canyon Country, California Map

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

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	Canyon Country
State	California (CA)
County	Los Angeles County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	34.423329
Longitude	-118.472028
Population	62,000
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	91351, 91386, 91387
Area Code	626
County Seat	Los Angeles

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About Canyon Country, California

Canyon Country is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 62,000. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Canyon Country is located at 34.4233°N, 118.4720°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 91351, 91386, 91387.

Canyon Country occupies a distinct expanse of high-desert terrain where the golden, tinder-dry hills stretch toward a horizon dominated by the distant silhouette of the San Gabriel Mountains. It lies 4.0 miles east-northeast of Saugus, CA (from Saugus, CA: bearing 78°T), and is situated 4.6 miles east-northeast of Santa Clarita. The landscape around Canyon Country is defined by the ephemeral flow of the Santa Clara River, which cuts a narrow, vital artery through the basin, and the rugged, sun-bleached contours of Mint Canyon. During the long summer months, the light here takes on a hard, crystalline quality, casting long shadows across the dry scrub and chaparral that define the local environment. Residents often find respite in the immediate, accessible greenery of North Oaks Park, which offers a quiet contrast to the vast, arid stretches of land that characterize this inland portion of the region.

Founding narratives for Canyon Country emerged from the slow transition of agricultural homesteads into a residential corridor, as settlers recognized the utility of the valley floor for transport and building. The early development of Canyon Country was tethered to the expansion of infrastructure that linked the interior plains to larger regional markets, gradually transforming the character of the land from open range to a structured residential grid. Over time, the history of Canyon Country became inextricably linked to the seismic shifts of the earth beneath it, a reality that has influenced the architecture and the cautious, deliberate pace of its expansion. This evolution remains visible in the older, weathered remnants of original homesteads that occasionally emerge from the modern suburban fabric, providing a tactile connection to the region's origins.

Economic activity in Canyon Country is largely supported by a robust service sector and a network of small-to-medium industries that leverage the proximity of major transportation routes. While Canyon Country lacks heavy manufacturing, it serves as a critical residential hub for a workforce that commutes daily toward broader centers of commerce and technology. Educationally, the area relies on proximity to specialized vocational training and regional community colleges that prepare residents for the demands of the modern workforce. Essential infrastructure, including arterial thoroughfares that mimic the movement of the nearby Santa Clara River, ensures that Canyon Country remains connected to the broader regional economy, even as it maintains a distinct, self-contained residential atmosphere.

Cultural life in Canyon Country is defined by a preference for outdoor recreation and the quiet rhythm of suburban life, punctuated by the seasonal changes in the landscape. While major professional sports teams play in distant stadiums, the local culture remains focused on community-level gatherings and regional festivals that celebrate the specific heritage of the valley. Residents frequently travel toward the Angeles National Forest for weekend excursions or hike the challenging terrain of the Saugus Del Sur Truck Trail to gain a better perspective of the basin. The proximity to Dry Canyon Reservoir offers a rare, concentrated water feature in an otherwise thirsty climate, serving as a focal point for those seeking a change in scenery. Though Canyon Country does not claim a singular world-famous icon, the genuine, unadorned beauty of the dusk light hitting the ridges provides a daily aesthetic experience that remains deeply meaningful to those who reside here.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Todd Longshore Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 001° N
Discovery Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 273° W
Cold Creek Valley Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 212° SW
Edwards Canyon Country Stadium 10 (Cinema) — 0.8 mi, 139° SE
Communitree (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 116° SE
Lost Canyon River Trail Open Space (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 131° SE
The Perch (Viewpoint) — 1.5 mi, 021° N
Placerita Golden Valley Ranch Open Space (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 139° SE
Fallen Tower (Historic Ruins) — 2.4 mi, 051° NE
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 3.0 mi, 179° S · 454k acres
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 3.0 mi, 179° S · 662k acres
Oak of the Golden Dream (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 179° S
Abandoned Oil Rigs (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 151° SE
Laemmle (Newhall location) (Cinema) — 4.4 mi, 228° SW
Heritage Junction Historic Park (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 222° SW
William S. Hart Ranch House (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 223° SW
Fritz' Grave (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 222° SW
Bunkhouse (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 223° SW
Magic Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 4.7 mi, 106° E · 12k acres
Carl Boyer Room (Gallery) — 4.7 mi, 261° W
Sardarabad (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 209° SW
Car wreck (Historic Ruins) — 6.1 mi, 158° S
Angeles Other (National Forest) — 6.6 mi, 155° SE · 400 acres
Bonzai Pipelines (Attraction) — 6.9 mi, 272° W
Black Snake Summit (Attraction) — 6.9 mi, 272° W
Taboo Tower (Attraction) — 6.9 mi, 272° W
Saint Francis Dam National Monument (National Monument) — 8.5 mi, 342° N · 353 acres
Pacific Crest Trail National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 9.5 mi, 061° NE · 1,886 acres
Little Ass Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 13.2 mi, 147° SE
Sespe Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 18.2 mi, 308° NW · 220k acres

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