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Ceres California Map

Explore Ceres, 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 Ceres, California

How to Use This Ceres, California Map

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

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

Latitude	37.598786
Longitude	-120.968081
Population	49,302
Density	2004.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	95307, 95358
Area Code	408, 669
County Seat	Modesto
School District	Ceres Unified School District

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About Ceres, California

Ceres is a locality in Stanislaus County, California, United States. It has a population of 49,302. The population density is 2004.0 people per km². Ceres is located at 37.5988°N, 120.9681°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Ceres is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 95307, 95358.

Ceres sits firmly within the vast, sun-drenched expanse of the agricultural Central Valley, where the horizon remains wide and unobstructed. It lies 3.7 miles southeast of Modesto, CA (from Modesto, CA: bearing 145°T), and is situated 9.2 miles northwest of Turlock.

Ceres experiences a landscape defined by the rhythmic cycle of seasonal harvests, where the golden light of late afternoon settles heavily upon the flat, fertile earth. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Coast Ranges provide a grounding boundary against the expansive sky, while the Ceres Main Canal serves as a quiet arterial thread through the surrounding fields. The air here carries the scent of dry soil and ripening crops, a testament to the enduring character of a region built on the cultivation of the plains. For those seeking a moment of respite, Ceres Memorial Park offers a local sanctuary where the shade of mature trees provides a cool refuge from the intensity of the midday sun. Naraghi Lake, resting six miles away, remains a singular point of calm in a terrain otherwise defined by the industrious patterns of human labor and irrigation.

Ceres traces its origins to the expansion of rail lines and the subsequent growth of farming, which transformed the surrounding acreage into a productive hub for the region. The local economy remains deeply rooted in the agricultural industry, drawing strength from the processing and distribution of crops that define the productivity of the valley. Warehousing and logistical operations now complement the traditional agrarian base, creating a landscape of functional buildings and busy transit corridors. This history of industry manifests in the steady, pragmatic pace of daily life, where the focus remains on the tangible output of the land and the mechanics of commerce. Even as the modern world shifts around it, Ceres maintains a connection to its foundational purpose, valuing the utility of its infrastructure and the discipline of its workforce.

Ceres fosters a cultural character that reflects the diverse threads of the families who have made the region their own over many generations. Residents often gather for local celebrations and seasonal events at Ceres Memorial Park, which serves as a communal anchor for the neighborhood. While the atmosphere is defined by the quiet routines of daily labor, the community occasionally recognizes the achievements of individuals like the musician Gary Busey, who spent formative years in the area. The identity of Ceres is found not in grand monuments, but in the persistent, unadorned way its people engage with the challenges and rewards of living in an inland agricultural center. Life moves with the deliberate tempo of the seasons, honoring the simple necessity of work and the importance of shared space in a rapidly changing world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ceres Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 087° E
Strawberry Fields Park (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 220° SW
Tuolumne River Regional Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 004° N
Dryden Park Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 304° NW
Modesto Police Fallen Officer Memorial (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 330° NW
McHenry Museum (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 334° NW
Paperboy Statue (Public Artwork) — 3.4 mi, 335° NW
Mistlin Gallery (Gallery) — 3.4 mi, 329° NW
Brenden Modesto 18 (Cinema) — 3.4 mi, 328° NW
Samaritan Village (Monument) — 6.3 mi, 089° E
University Art Gallery (Gallery) — 7.9 mi, 131° SE
Inagural Commencement Plaque (Monument) — 7.9 mi, 130° SE
Christmas Tree Lane (Attraction) — 9.3 mi, 128° SE
Galaxy Theater (Cinema) — 9.3 mi, 006° N
Riverbank Historical Museum (Museum) — 9.7 mi, 010° N
Stan State Art Space (Gallery) — 9.7 mi, 137° SE
Turlock Community Theater (Theatre) — 10.1 mi, 133° SE
San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.5 mi, 276° W · 15k acres
Clarence Smit Museum (Museum) — 12.6 mi, 321° NW
Caswell Memorial State Park (State Park) — 13.2 mi, 299° NW
The Cowboy Museum (Museum) — 13.4 mi, 030° NE
The Horseless Carriage Garage (Museum) — 13.6 mi, 355° N
San Luis National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.1 mi, 174° S · 36k acres
Vista Point (Viewpoint) — 21.9 mi, 200° S
Grasslands Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 22.1 mi, 178° S · 30k acres
Emma M Baumgardner Theatre (Theatre) — 26.5 mi, 292° W

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