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Carson California Map

Explore Carson, 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 Carson, California

How to Use This Carson, California Map

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

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

Latitude	33.840367
Longitude	-118.249574
Population	95,558
Density	1969.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	90745, 90746, 90747, 90749, 90895
Area Code	818, 747, 310, 424
County Seat	Los Angeles
School District	Los Angeles Unified School District

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About Carson, California

Carson is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 95,558. The population density is 1969.7 people per km². Carson is located at 33.8404°N, 118.2496°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Carson is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 90745, 90746, 90747.

Carson occupies a low-lying reach of land where the persistent, cooling breath of the Pacific Ocean carries a faint tang of brine across the industrial plains. The terrain remains largely level, a broad expanse that holds the morning fog in a gray, quiet suspension before the sun burns it away to reveal the distant, hazy silhouette of the San Gabriel Mountains on the horizon. Water moves through the landscape with a rhythmic, engineered purpose, most notably through the Dominguez Channel, which serves as a concrete artery carving through the earth just a mile from the residential core. Residents often seek respite at Carson Park, where the local light catches the leaves of mature trees, providing a necessary contrast to the sun-baked, paved expanses that define the surrounding basin.

Spanish land grants once dictated the shape of the soil here, long before the modern grid of Carson took hold, with the legacy of the original ranchos lingering in the street names and the persistent memory of cattle drives that preceded the arrival of heavy industry. The land evolved from vast, open grazing fields into a center of gravity for the burgeoning oil and manufacturing trades that fueled the regional expansion of the twentieth century. Through the decades, Carson transitioned from an unincorporated collection of neighborhoods into a distinct municipal entity, marking its growth by the steady rise of storage tanks and refineries that now stand as silent, metallic sentinels over the history of the ground. This evolution reflects a persistent ambition, turning a quiet agricultural expanse into a vital industrial hub that continues to adapt to the shifting demands of the global market.

Economic life in Carson centers on the heavy machinery of the oil refineries and the constant hum of the logistics sector, which utilizes the nearby transit corridors to move goods from the docks toward the interior. The infrastructure is defined by the heavy weight of commerce, with sprawling warehouses and refining facilities acting as the primary engines for the local workforce. Educational opportunities are anchored by the presence of California State University, Dominguez Hills, which provides a scholarly counterpoint to the surrounding industrial landscape. This institution serves as a critical pillar, offering a place for intellectual development and community gathering that helps to balance the utilitarian nature of the surrounding landscape, ensuring that the next generation remains grounded in both technical skill and broader academic inquiry.

Cultural character in Carson expresses itself through a vibrant mix of community-driven events and a deep-seated passion for athletics that brings neighbors together under the stadium lights. The Dignity Health Sports Park stands as a defining landmark, serving as a focal point for professional soccer and other high-profile athletic contests that draw crowds from across the region. Life in Carson often follows the calendar of these major gatherings, punctuated by local festivals that celebrate the diversity of its residents and the unique spirit of the neighborhood. While the proximity to the Pacific Ocean provides a breezy, temperate backdrop for daily life, the true texture of the place is found in the shared experiences of its people, who navigate the intersection of a demanding industrial history and a forward-looking, multicultural future.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Dolphin Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 116° SE
Cinemark Carson and XD (Cinema) — 0.7 mi, 293° NW
Jose Rizal (1861–1896) (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 228° SW
John D. Calas, Sr. Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 200° S
Victoria Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 302° NW
El Abrazo (Embrace) (Public Artwork) — 1.6 mi, 250° W
Veterans Park and Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 237° SW
K1 Speed Indoor Karting (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 297° NW
Dominguez Gap Wetlands (Local Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 098° E
Deforest Wetlands (Undeveloped) (Local Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 080° E
Roosevelt Memorial Park (Private Recreation) — 2.9 mi, 304° NW
Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 009° N
Drum Barracks (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 187° S
Laura Trelstad (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 139° SE
Longview Point (Viewpoint) — 4.7 mi, 119° SE
Martin Luther King Jr. (Monument) — 5.3 mi, 129° SE
Torrance Cultural Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 5.4 mi, 269° W
The Garage Theater (Theatre) — 5.6 mi, 143° SE
Museum of Latin American Art (Museum) — 6.1 mi, 139° SE
Internation city Theater (Theatre) — 6.1 mi, 146° SE
Dark Arts Emporium (Gallery) — 6.1 mi, 144° SE
Wonder of Dinosaurs (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 290° W
Grand Prix of Long Beach Podium (Attraction) — 6.4 mi, 145° SE
Grand Prix of Long Beach Finish Line (Attraction) — 6.5 mi, 146° SE
B-427 Scorpion (Museum) — 6.9 mi, 151° SE
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 8.9 mi, 193° S · 8,946 acres
Abalone Cove State Marine Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 10.0 mi, 226° SW
Point Vicente State Marine Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 11.1 mi, 230° SW
Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.5 mi, 127° SE · 1,777 acres
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 25.6 mi, 019° N · 454k acres

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