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Cathedral City California Map

Explore Cathedral City, 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 Cathedral City, California

How to Use This Cathedral City, California Map

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

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	Cathedral City
State	California (CA)
County	Riverside County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	33.835487
Longitude	-116.463103
Population	51,493
Density	883.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	92234, 92235, 92276
Area Code	714
County Seat	Riverside
School District	Palm Springs Unified School District

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About Cathedral City, California

Cathedral City is a locality in Riverside County, California, United States. It has a population of 51,493. The population density is 883.9 people per km². Cathedral City is located at 33.8355°N, 116.4631°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Cathedral City is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 92234, 92235, 92276.

Cathedral City occupies a stretch of desert floor where the arid earth meets the vast, open sky. It lies 4.1 miles northwest of Rancho Mirage, CA (from Rancho Mirage, CA: bearing 313°T), and is situated 6.6 miles northwest of Palm Desert. The Whitewater River carves a path through the landscape, its presence defining the character of the terrain as it flows toward the horizon. To the east, the Indio Hills rise in a jagged, sun-bleached silhouette, while the deep, shadowed recesses of Cathedral Canyon offer a stark contrast to the flat expanse of the valley. The air here holds a dry, heat-tempered clarity, and at dusk, the light turns a deep, bruised purple that clings to the scrub brush and rocky outcrops, casting long, lean shadows across the sand.

Early development in Cathedral City followed the slow, deliberate pace of desert settlement, where the scarcity of water dictated the boundaries of growth. Pioneers and early residents recognized that the land required a patient hand to cultivate, transforming raw, sun-baked soil into a stable place for families to establish their roots. As the decades passed, the settlement evolved from a modest outpost into a distinct residential identity, shaped by those who sought a life away from the humidity of the coast. The legacy of these early builders remains visible in the quiet, orderly streets and the resilience of the architecture, which stands as a silent witness to the generations that labored to tame the elements.

Economic life in Cathedral City centers on a blend of service industries and a robust commitment to local commerce, providing the necessary infrastructure for a growing population. While no major universities reside within the immediate limits, the surrounding region fosters a culture of vocational training and small-scale enterprise that keeps the local economy in constant, productive motion. Essential services and public works projects ensure that the day-to-day needs of the residents are met with efficiency, allowing the town to function as a self-sustaining hub. The rhythm of the workweek reflects a practical, industrious spirit, where the focus remains on maintaining the quality of life that draws people to this inland expanse.

Cultural vitality in Cathedral City finds its expression in Town Square Park, a central gathering place that hosts community events and seasonal festivals, acting as a green anchor in the desert landscape. Residents often venture out to the Willis Palms and West Mesa Trail to experience the rugged beauty of the terrain firsthand, or they seek the cooling mist of Tahquitz Falls when the summer heat intensifies. While professional sports teams are followed from afar, the local pride is centered on the unique, sun-drenched environment that defines every neighborhood. Public art and open-air gatherings bring a creative energy to the streets, proving that even in a region far from the cooling influence of large bodies of water, a distinct and vibrant way of life flourishes under the intense, unrelenting sun.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Panorama Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 306° NW
Dennis Keat Soccer Park (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 099° E
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 322° NW
Coachella Valley Fringe-Toed Lizard Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 2.1 mi, 008° N
Flak 37 88mm Gun (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 266° W
Theater (Theatre) — 3.3 mi, 159° S
The Show (Theatre) — 3.4 mi, 113° SE
Santa Rosa-San Jacinto Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 3.6 mi, 200° S · 195k acres
Santa Rosa And San Jacinto National Monument (National Monument) — 3.6 mi, 200° S · 280k acres
Mary Pickford Theatre (Cinema) — 3.8 mi, 180° S
Park Imperial South House (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 231° SW
Rock Art Heart (Public Artwork) — 4.0 mi, 205° SW
Frank Sinatra House (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 265° W
Santa Rosa Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 219° SW
Drag & Fly Tours (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 259° W
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 260° W
Stewart Galleries (Gallery) — 4.8 mi, 258° W
Oasis Gallery (Gallery) — 4.9 mi, 259° W
HOHMANN Palm Springs (Gallery) — 4.9 mi, 261° W
Palm Springs Historical Society (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 258° W
Cock wo wit (Historic Ruins) — 5.6 mi, 251° W
Sacred Rock (Historic Ruins) — 5.6 mi, 251° W
Simonetta Kennett viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 6.3 mi, 236° SW
Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.6 mi, 106° E · 7,243 acres
Shiprock (Monument) — 6.9 mi, 290° W
Joshua Tree Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 8.3 mi, 026° NE · 592k acres
Joshua Tree National Park (National Park) — 8.3 mi, 026° NE · 784k acres
Desert Holocaust Memorial (Monument) — 8.7 mi, 146° SE
San Jacinto Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 8.7 mi, 271° W · 33k acres
San Bernardino National Forest (National Forest) — 10.2 mi, 202° S · 683k acres

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