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Carmichael California Map

Explore Carmichael, 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 Carmichael, California

How to Use This Carmichael, California Map

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

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

Latitude	38.630812
Longitude	-121.325636
Population	79,793
Density	2009.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	95608, 95609, 95841
Area Code	530
County Seat	Sacramento
School District	San Juan Unified School District

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About Carmichael, California

Carmichael is a locality in Sacramento County, California, United States. It has a population of 79,793. The population density is 2009.1 people per km². Carmichael is located at 38.6308°N, 121.3256°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 95608, 95609, 95841.

Carmichael occupies a sprawling stretch of the Sacramento Valley, defined by the steady, quiet presence of inland plains that transition into the gentle rise of the terrain. It lies 2.4 miles northwest of Rancho Cordova, CA (from Rancho Cordova, CA: bearing 325°T), and is situated 9.3 miles east-northeast of Sacramento. The landscape is characterized by an expansive oak savanna, where the light at dusk turns a deep, honeyed gold that clings to the dry grasses and the heavy boughs of ancient trees. Strong Ranch Slough meanders through the landscape just a mile away, a subtle watercourse that marks the rhythm of the lower-lying ground. Far to the west, the distant silhouettes of the Coast Ranges provide a serrated edge to the horizon, reminding observers that the land here is tethered to the vast, arid interior of the state rather than the moisture of the distant coast.

Daniel Carmichael first claimed the land in the early twentieth century, envisioning a place where the fertile soil would support orchards and small-scale agriculture rather than dense urban sprawl. Before the arrival of the fruit trees and the subsequent development, the ground was a quiet expanse of wild grasses and brush, home to the local flora and fauna that still find sanctuary in pockets like Capra Park Site. The transition from a rural fruit-growing outpost to a residential center happened gradually, leaving behind a suburban texture that feels less like a planned grid and more like a collection of neighborhoods that grew up around the shade of the old trees. History in Carmichael persists in the shape of wide lots and mature landscaping, where the original agricultural intent is still visible in the lingering fruit trees that dot private backyards.

Economic life in Carmichael functions as a steady, suburban pulse that supports a diverse workforce commuting to nearby administrative and service hubs. While the region lacks heavy industrial manufacturing, it maintains a robust local economy driven by small businesses, professional services, and retail centers that serve the daily needs of its residents. Infrastructure here is built to accommodate the flow of people moving through the valley, with roads that serve as the primary arteries for a population that values both accessibility and relative quiet. Though no major universities reside within its borders, the proximity to regional educational institutions ensures that a high value is placed on learning, creating a culture that is both industrious and oriented toward the stability of family life.

Cultural life in Carmichael finds expression in the common spaces where neighbors gather, often gravitating toward the shade of the trees or the open fields that define the local identity. Residents frequently look toward the nearby Nimbus Flat for a sense of open space, or they might travel the Lake Natoma Trail to engage with the natural environment that surrounds the valley floor. While the town does not host major professional sports stadiums, the local affinity for collegiate athletics remains high, reflecting the broader regional passion for competition. Famous figures like the actor Greta Gerwig have roots here, carrying the quiet, unassuming character of the region into their professional lives. Life in Carmichael moves at a measured pace, defined by the changing seasons of the valley and the simple, enduring beauty of the oak-lined streets.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Carmichael Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 243° SW
Outdoor Ampitheater (Theatre) — 0.4 mi, 225° SW
Jan Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 003° N
American River Parkway (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 143° SE
Effie Yeaw Nature Center (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 141° SE
Ancil Hoffman Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 153° SE
Arcade Creek Nature Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 326° NW
Schweitzer Grove Nature Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 061° NE
Sacramento Valley Live Steamers Railroad Museum (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 150° SE
Country Club Cinema (Cinema) — 3.3 mi, 243° SW
Bob French Memorial (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 348° N
McClellan Air Force Base (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 305° NW
Base Headquarters (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 305° NW
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 5.3 mi, 086° E
Lake Natoma (State Recreation Area) — 5.4 mi, 086° E
United Artist Arden Fair 6 (Cinema) — 5.7 mi, 248° W
Pinckney Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 5.9 mi, 084° E
Chrome Rooster (Public Artwork) — 5.9 mi, 066° NE
California State Lands Commission (State Resource Management Area) — 6.0 mi, 243° SW
Raging Waters Sacramento (Theme Park) — 6.5 mi, 245° SW
Historic Folsom Rock Company Grounds (Historic Ruins) — 8.0 mi, 072° E
Shepard Garden Art Center (Arts Centre) — 8.1 mi, 242° SW
Gold Digging Tailings (Historic Ruins) — 8.2 mi, 070° E
Roseville Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 8.3 mi, 015° N
Maidu Museum (Museum) — 8.6 mi, 030° NE
Roseville Telephone Museum (Museum) — 8.6 mi, 016° N
Sutter Street Theatre (Theatre) — 8.6 mi, 068° E
Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.0 mi, 214° SW · 7,119 acres
South Fork American River (Wild & Scenic River) — 19.5 mi, 061° NE · 5,570 acres
Eldorado National Forest (National Forest) — 32.3 mi, 049° NE · 703k acres

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