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Dixon California Map

Explore Dixon, 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 Dixon, California

How to Use This Dixon, California Map

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

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

Latitude	38.445464
Longitude	-121.823296
Population	18,988
Density	1032.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	95620
Area Code	530
County Seat	Fairfield
School District	Dixon Unified School District

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About Dixon, California

Dixon is a locality in Solano County, California, United States. It has a population of 18,988. The population density is 1032.6 people per km². Dixon is located at 38.4455°N, 121.8233°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Dixon is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 95620.

Dixon sits upon a vast, sun-drenched expanse of the Central Valley, where the horizon stretches wide under an immense and heavy sky. It lies 8.2 miles south-southwest of Davis, CA (from Davis, CA: bearing 213°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-southwest of University of California-Davis. Dickson Creek meanders quietly through the landscape just one mile from the center, carrying the seasonal pulse of the local watershed. The earth here is deep and fertile, a flat canvas that catches the shifting Pacific light as it filters across the plains. In the far distance, the silhouettes of the Coast Ranges provide a rugged boundary to the western view, their forms often softened by a haze of golden dust. Dixon retains a grounded connection to the soil, where the air possesses a crisp, dry clarity during the long, warm afternoons. At the center of daily life, Women's Improvement Club Park offers a quiet interval of green space where the shadows grow long and cool as the sun descends.

Dixon emerged from the expansion of the rail lines, which transformed the surrounding agricultural plains into a vital hub for trade and transport. The local economy remains deeply rooted in the productivity of the land, with sprawling fields of crops and orchards defining the rhythm of the seasons. Large-scale farming operations and food processing facilities stand as pillars of industry, maintaining a heritage of hard work that has persisted for generations. As the sun sets, the silhouette of silos and warehouses against the darkening sky serves as a reminder of the labor that sustains the region. The proximity to Peters Pocket, an eleven-mile journey away, highlights the expansive, open nature of this basin-centered geography. Even with modern growth, the essence of Dixon remains tied to the efficiency of the harvest and the steady movement of goods across the valley floor.

Dixon cultivates a character defined by the patience of those who watch the seasons turn, fostering a social fabric that values neighborly connection over haste. The community gathers for local events that celebrate the harvest and the heritage of the region, drawing people together under the heat of the summer sun. Notable landmarks, such as the historic downtown storefronts, reflect a time when the railroad dictated the pace of commerce and social exchange. While Stonegate Lake provides a quiet point of interest seven miles away, the daily life of the residents is mostly measured by the passage of trains and the changing colors of the fields. Though Dixon is a quiet place, it has been home to individuals like the legendary singer-songwriter Johnny Cash, who briefly resided in the area, leaving a small but distinct mark on its cultural memory. The town moves with a steady, deliberate grace, grounded firmly in the plains that have supported it since the beginning.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Hall Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 115° SE
Northwest Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 318° NW
Cool Patch Pumpkins (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 266° W
Putah Creek Riparian Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 5.6 mi, 006° N
Dees ranch (Viewpoint) — 5.7 mi, 128° SE
Tavernetti Bell (Monument) — 7.2 mi, 028° NE
Morris Fountain (Public Artwork) — 7.4 mi, 034° NE
Bahai Grove (Monument) — 7.4 mi, 032° NE
Tau Beta Pi Bent (Monument) — 7.4 mi, 031° NE
Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.4 mi, 098° E
UC Davis Design Museum (Gallery) — 7.7 mi, 029° NE
John Natsoulas Gallery (Gallery) — 8.0 mi, 034° NE
Regal Holiday 6 (Cinema) — 8.1 mi, 034° NE
Wildlands Inc (Conservation Area) — 8.3 mi, 104° E
Davis Musical Theater Company (Theatre) — 9.3 mi, 039° NE
Brown's Valley Ridge Open Space (Local Recreation) — 9.3 mi, 248° W
Pena Adobe Park (Museum) — 12.8 mi, 234° SW
Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument (National Monument) — 14.1 mi, 280° W · 598k acres
Cinemark Movie 5 (Cinema) — 15.1 mi, 012° N
The Gibson House (Museum) — 15.2 mi, 010° N
Suisun Marsh Overlook (Attraction) — 17.2 mi, 209° SW
Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.4 mi, 100° E · 7,119 acres
Giraffe Viewing Deck (Attraction) — 18.4 mi, 069° E
San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 18.4 mi, 215° SW
Conservation Carousel (Attraction) — 18.5 mi, 069° E
Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum (Museum) — 18.7 mi, 079° E
C.K. McClatchy High School Auditorium and Stage (Theatre) — 19.4 mi, 068° E
Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge 2 (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.4 mi, 119° SE · 561 acres
Lake Berryessa Wildlife Area (National Conservation Area) — 21.1 mi, 293° NW · 2,777 acres
Cedar Roughs Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 24.5 mi, 289° W · 6,450 acres

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