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Crescent City California Map

Explore Crescent 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 Crescent City, California

How to Use This Crescent City, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Crescent 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 Crescent 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	Crescent City
State	California (CA)
County	Del Norte County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	41.755948
Longitude	-124.201747
Population	6,673
Density	1312.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	95531, 95532
Area Code	530
County Seat	Crescent City
School District	Del Norte County Unified School District

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About Crescent City, California

Crescent City is a locality in Del Norte County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,673. The population density is 1312.5 people per km². Crescent City is located at 41.7559°N, 124.2017°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Crescent City is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 95531, 95532.

Crescent City emerges from the salt-heavy air where the land yields to the expansive reach of the Pacific Ocean. It lies 56.2 miles north of McKinleyville, CA (from McKinleyville, CA: bearing 355°T), and is situated 2.2 miles west of Bertsch-Oceanview. The topography here is defined by the low, sweeping expanse of Elk Valley, which transitions into the rugged, moisture-laden terrain of the region. Near the water, the jagged shape of Flat Rock stands as a solitary sentinel against the rhythmic pulse of the tides. Inland, the horizon is anchored by the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Klamath Mountains, which provide a stoic backdrop to the coastal fog. Water flows through the immediate landscape via the modest, winding course of Elk Creek, while the quiet surface of Lake Talawa offers a still contrast to the turbulent surf nearby.

Crescent City carries the weight of a history shaped by the relentless necessity of maritime commerce and the extraction of natural resources. The local economy has long relied on the harbor’s capacity to support fishing fleets and the transport of timber harvested from the surrounding wilderness. Generations have labored within the Yurok Redwood Experimental Forest, balancing the demands of industry with the stewardship of the ancient groves that define the northern edge of the state. Even as the character of modern work shifts, the rhythm of daily life remains tethered to the physical endurance required by such a remote, weather-beaten edge of the continent. The presence of Pyke Field serves as a reminder of the quiet, deliberate use of space in a region where the wild elements dictate the pace of human endeavor.

Crescent City maintains a distinct cultural texture, marked by a sturdy independence and an intimate relationship with the shifting Pacific light. Residents often gather at the Battery Point Lighthouse, a landmark that underscores the town’s enduring vigilance against the unpredictable temperament of the tides. Community events frequently center on the maritime heritage of the harbor, fostering a collective identity that honors those who have navigated these waters for decades. While the area is largely defined by its natural grandeur, it has occasionally served as a backdrop for the lives of those who seek the solitude of the far north, though it remains largely removed from the glare of celebrity. The prevailing spirit is one of quiet resilience, where the gray, mist-filled mornings dictate a slower, more contemplative approach to the passage of time.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Pyke Field (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 336° NW
Del Norte County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 137° SE
U.S. Merchant Marine (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 145° SE
S.S. Emidio (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 145° SE
Beachfront Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 159° S
Billy Boone Square (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 148° SE
Elk Creek Wetlands Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 104° E
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 0.6 mi, 196° S · 8,946 acres
Pebble Beach Fishing Access (State Recreation Area) — 0.9 mi, 266° W
Crescent City Marsh Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 108° E
Tolowa Dunes State Park (State Park) — 1.8 mi, 336° NW
Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 2.4 mi, 280° W · 28 acres
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 069° E
Redwood National Park (National Park) — 2.8 mi, 068° E · 194k acres
Boy Scout Tree (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 063° NE
Crescent Beach Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.5 mi, 138° SE
Grove of Titans (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 074° E
Stout Grove (Attraction) — 6.6 mi, 069° E
Six Rivers National Forest (National Forest) — 7.5 mi, 057° NE · 978k acres
Smith River National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 7.5 mi, 057° NE · 330k acres
Engine (Historic Ruins) — 9.4 mi, 076° E
Elephant Tree (Attraction) — 13.2 mi, 153° SE
Paul Bunyan and Babe (Public Artwork) — 13.3 mi, 153° SE
Yurok Country Visitor Center Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 17.7 mi, 152° SE
Redwood Cinema (Cinema) — 20.9 mi, 349° N
Wright's Custom Framing & Art Supplies (Gallery) — 21.0 mi, 348° N
Chetco Pelican Players (Theatre) — 21.4 mi, 347° N
Mount Emily Fire Lookout Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 24.1 mi, 006° N
Southern Oregon Bigfoot Experience (Museum) — 40.3 mi, 045° NE
Kerbyville Museum (Museum) — 41.6 mi, 043° NE

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