Explore Corona, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Corona, 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 Corona.
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 | Corona |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Riverside County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 33.861969 |
| Longitude | -117.565495 |
| Population | 157,136 |
| Density | 1519.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 92879, 92882, 92877, 92878, 92880 |
| Area Code | 949 |
| County Seat | Riverside |
| School District | Corona-Norco Unified School District |
Corona displays a distinct character defined by its position within the expansive inland basin, where the land rises into subtle, sun-drenched elevations. It lies 2.6 miles west of Home Gardens, CA (from Home Gardens, CA: bearing 266°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south-southwest of Jurupa Valley. The surrounding terrain is marked by the presence of Temescal Wash, a waterway that cuts through the earth nearby, while the broader geography is shaped by the proximity of the rugged Temescal Canyon. On the horizon, the San Gabriel Mountains emerge as a jagged, atmospheric silhouette during the clearer hours of the day. Within the local landscape, Victoria Park provides a quiet, managed green space for residents, offering a contrast to the dry, golden-hued expanses that stretch toward the Oak Street Creek Reservoir. The air here holds a particular quality of heat and light, especially as the sun dips low and casts long, sharp shadows across the dry, scrub-dusted plains.
History within Corona is anchored in its agricultural origins, specifically its legacy as a center for citrus production that once defined the entire region. The settlement grew from a planned circular layout, a design choice that remains visible in the street patterns and the central thoroughfare that reflects the ambition of its original founders. Over decades, the transition from vast groves to a more dense, suburban footprint has altered the rhythm of daily life, yet the memory of the fruit-packing era persists in the architecture and the preserved civic spaces. This evolution from a quiet farming hub to a significant residential and commercial node marks the primary arc of the development of Corona, shifting the focus from the harvest of the land to the steady expansion of the built environment.
Economic life in Corona is driven by a diverse industrial base that includes logistics, manufacturing, and a robust commercial sector that leverages its position within the regional transportation network. The infrastructure is heavily influenced by the flow of traffic, with major thoroughfares acting as the veins for the movement of goods and people across the region. While the area functions largely as a residential center for those working across the wider inland basin, it also supports a variety of local enterprises and corporate offices that anchor the economy. Educational needs are met by a range of schools and nearby institutions, ensuring that the population remains connected to the broader academic landscape of the region, even as the daily pace of life remains focused on the local schools and business districts.
Cultural life in Corona finds its expression in community gatherings, seasonal festivals, and the shared experiences of its residents who enjoy the nearby Maple Spring Truck Trail for outdoor recreation. While professional sports teams are largely centered in the larger metropolitan hubs, the enthusiasm for athletic competition remains a staple of high school and collegiate spirit, bringing the community together on Friday nights and weekends. Landmarks within the area serve as focal points for civic identity, grounding the population in a shared sense of place that celebrates the unique, inland climate. Notable individuals who have spent time in Corona often reflect the diverse, industrious spirit of the region, contributing to a modern identity that balances the quiet, arid beauty of the landscape with the active, forward-looking nature of a growing population.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Corona, California. Coordinates: 33.861969, -117.565495. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Corona includes the ZIP code (92879, 92882, 92877), telephone area code (949), county seat of Riverside County (Riverside), and school district assignment (Corona-Norco Unified School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |