Explore Crestline, 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 Crestline, 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 Crestline.
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 | Crestline |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | San Bernardino County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 34.254077 |
| Longitude | -117.286709 |
| Population | 11,650 |
| Density | 323.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 92325, 92391 |
| Area Code | 909 |
| County Seat | San Bernardino |
| School District | Rim of the World Unified School District |
Crestline defines the rugged character of the high-altitude landscape, where the air holds a crisp, thin clarity that sharpens the edges of the surrounding pines. It lies 5.5 miles west of Lake Arrowhead, CA (from Lake Arrowhead, CA: bearing 265°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north of San Bernardino. The elevation creates a distinct world within Huston Flat, providing a cool sanctuary that feels entirely removed from the heat of the lower plains. To the north, the terrain slopes toward the waters of Silverwood Lake, which glimmers like a polished lens amidst the dense woodland. The proximity of Houston Creek adds a persistent, rhythmic movement to the landscape, carving its path through the earth with quiet determination. Residents often walk the Miller Canyon Trail to experience the stillness of the terrain, where the golden light of late afternoon settles heavily against the bark of ancient trees.
Crestline emerged from the rugged necessity of the timber and ice industries, which once demanded a hardy spirit from those who cleared the land. The local economy evolved from these raw resources into a quiet center for mountain commerce, supporting the needs of those who prefer the seclusion of the higher elevations. While the influence of the San Bernardino Mountains remains a dominant presence on the distant horizon, the daily life of the population is tethered to the steady rhythm of local trade. The forest of National Childreaus Forest provides a deep, green backdrop that has shaped the history of the region, ensuring that industry never fully eclipsed the wild nature of the territory. Even today, the pace of work reflects a cautious respect for the environment, favoring stability over the rapid, sprawling growth seen in the valleys below.
Crestline maintains a cultural identity rooted in the quietude of its public spaces, particularly the central gathering point of Crestline Park. This space serves as the common ground for neighbors, where the social pulse of the inhabitants beats in time with the changing seasons. The area has occasionally drawn individuals of note, such as the legendary actor Lon Chaney, who sought the restorative solitude that only this specific altitude could provide. Events throughout the year emphasize a shared heritage, bringing together families who value the independence found in such an isolated environment. The character of the people remains as solid as the terrain itself, marked by a plain-spoken kindness and a deep, intuitive understanding of the land. Visitors often find that the atmosphere of the region lingers in the memory, long after they have descended back toward the busier, lower elevations.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crestline, California. Coordinates: 34.254077, -117.286709. 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 Crestline includes the ZIP code (92325, 92391), telephone area code (909), county seat of San Bernardino County (San Bernardino), and school district assignment (Rim of the World 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. |