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Compton California Map

Explore Compton, 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 Compton, California

How to Use This Compton, California Map

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

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

Latitude	33.895849
Longitude	-118.220071
Population	95,740
Density	3685.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	90220, 90221, 90222, 90223, 90224
Area Code	310, 424
County Seat	Los Angeles
School District	Compton Unified School District

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About Compton, California

Compton is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 95,740. The population density is 3685.9 people per km². Compton is located at 33.8958°N, 118.2201°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Compton is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 90220, 90221, 90222.

Compton occupies a broad, flat expanse of the Los Angeles Basin, defined by a landscape that prioritizes utility and the steady, rhythmic pulse of transit. It lies 1.4 miles west of East Rancho Dominguez, CA (from East Rancho Dominguez, CA: bearing 264°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north of Long Beach. The terrain here is resolutely inland, characterized by an alluvial flatness that stretches toward the horizon, where the distant, hazy silhouette of the San Gabriel Mountains provides a jagged contrast to the low-slung urban grid. Compton Creek cuts a quiet, concrete-lined path through the landscape, serving as a subtle reminder of the water that once shaped this basin before the arrival of modern engineering. Within the neighborhood, Wilson Park offers a patch of accessible green space where the afternoon light hits the grass with a particular, pale intensity, casting long shadows that emphasize the openness of the sky.

Early settlers arrived in Compton during the mid-nineteenth century, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and the potential for agricultural expansion in a region then dominated by vast ranchos. The founding of Compton was rooted in the vision of pioneers who sought to establish a stable, agrarian community, organizing their lives around the cycles of the harvest and the slow development of local trade routes. Over the decades, this initial blueprint shifted as the regional economy pivoted toward industrial growth and the expansion of the rail system, which effectively integrated the locality into the broader framework of Southern California commerce. The architectural remnants of these different eras remain visible in the varying textures of the streets, tracking a long history of transformation and resilience.

Economic life in Compton is supported by a robust network of industrial facilities, distribution hubs, and small-scale manufacturing enterprises that capitalize on the proximity to major transit arteries. While the local economy is focused on the movement of goods and the maintenance of essential infrastructure, the presence of educational institutions provides a necessary anchor for the younger generation, fostering a culture of ambition and professional development. Daily life in Compton is defined by the hum of activity moving through its corridors, as trucks and commuters navigate the sprawl of warehouses and commercial zones that characterize the regional economy. The infrastructure functions as the circulatory system of the place, ensuring that the wheels of industry continue to turn with reliable, daily persistence.

Cultural expression in Compton flourishes through a deep, long-standing affinity for athletic competition, with local high schools serving as the primary arenas for talent development and community pride. The spirit of the place is often reflected in the dedication of its athletes, many of whom have transitioned from local fields to achieve widespread recognition on the national stage, including figures like Venus and Serena Williams, whose early training remains a significant point of local identity. Major community events and seasonal festivals bring residents together to celebrate a shared heritage, transforming public spaces into lively hubs of music and social exchange. Whether observing the quiet, dry heat of an autumn afternoon or participating in the energy of a local gathering, one finds that Compton possesses a distinct, unyielding character that is entirely its own.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Raymond Street Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 221° SW
South Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 157° SE
Greenleaf Parkway (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 156° SE
Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum (Museum) — 1.3 mi, 248° W
Compton Creek & Bike Path (Recreation Area) — 1.4 mi, 293° NW
Ronald E McNair Elementary School Murals (Public Artwork) — 2.1 mi, 309° NW
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 2.5 mi, 304° NW
Paramount Mayors on Stone Plaques (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 103° E
Paramount Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 102° E
Cinemark Carson and XD (Cinema) — 4.3 mi, 214° SW
K1 Speed Indoor Karting (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 236° SW
Jose Rizal (1861–1896) (Monument) — 5.0 mi, 208° SW
Stay Gallery (Gallery) — 5.9 mi, 059° NE
Longview Point (Viewpoint) — 6.6 mi, 158° S
Laura Trelstad (Attraction) — 7.2 mi, 171° S
Multi-Purpose Room (Theatre) — 7.3 mi, 102° E
Regency Norwalk 8 (Cinema) — 7.8 mi, 085° E
Residency Art Gallery (Gallery) — 7.8 mi, 297° NW
Wonder of Dinosaurs (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 258° W
Torrance Cultural Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 8.1 mi, 241° SW
The Garage Theater (Theatre) — 8.5 mi, 168° S
Citadel Outlets (Attraction) — 8.6 mi, 027° NE
Museum of Latin American Art (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 165° S
Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.8 mi, 142° SE · 1,777 acres
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 13.1 mi, 197° S · 8,946 acres
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 21.4 mi, 019° N · 454k acres
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 21.4 mi, 019° N · 662k acres

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