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Durham California Map

Explore Durham, 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 Durham, California

How to Use This Durham, California Map

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

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

Latitude	39.629358
Longitude	-121.79077
Population	5,834
Density	27.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	95938, 95965
Area Code	530
County Seat	Oroville
School District	Durham Unified School District

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About Durham, California

Durham is a locality in Butte County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,834. The population density is 27.6 people per km². Durham is located at 39.6294°N, 121.7908°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 95938, 95965.

Durham occupies a quiet expanse of the flat Central Valley floor, where the horizon stretches wide and unobstructed toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Cascade Range. It lies 6.0 miles south-southeast of Chico, CA (from Chico, CA: bearing 161°T), and is situated 15.9 miles northwest of Oroville. The landscape surrounding Durham is defined by the steady, unhurried flow of Butte Creek, which winds through the terrain only one mile away. Beyond the immediate fields, the earth dips into the quiet shadows of Crouch Ravine, a subtle geological mark upon the otherwise level plains. Visitors often find solace in the open greenery of Louis Edwards Park, which serves as a central point for outdoor activity in the area. At dusk, the light here takes on a heavy, golden quality, illuminating the dry grasses and the deep, dark bark of ancient oaks.

Agriculture has long defined the rhythm of life in Durham, anchoring its economy to the fertile, sun-baked soil of the region. Orchards of almonds and walnuts dominate the local industry, their orderly rows creating a geometric pattern that shifts in color from spring blossoms to autumnal harvest. This reliance on the land has fostered a culture of patience and careful stewardship, where the seasonal cycles of planting and gathering dictate the pace of the calendar. Historically, the expansion of the rail lines once helped transition Durham from a scattering of homesteads into a more cohesive center for trade and agricultural production. Today, the local economy remains tied to these deep roots, supporting a life that values the tangible results of labor and the quiet persistence of the farming community.

Cultural life in Durham centers on a shared appreciation for the slower, more deliberate pace of rural existence that remains largely untouched by the frenetic energy of larger metropolitan centers. Community gatherings often take place at local landmarks, where the focus remains on personal connection and the support of neighborhood ventures. While the area does not claim the birth of global icons, it maintains a grounded character that reflects the values of those who appreciate the stillness of the valley. Residents often travel eleven miles to reach the Thermalito Afterbay, finding in its waters a place for quiet reflection away from the hum of modern machinery. The spirit of Durham is found in these small, consistent actions, where the evening air cools and the shadows lengthen across the vast, productive plains.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Durham Recreation and Park District 2 (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 039° NE
Durham Recreation and Park District 1 (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 338° N
Plant Introduction Station Other (National Forest) — 5.1 mi, 008° N · 204 acres
North Central Valley Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 6.4 mi, 259° W · 2,771 acres
Steve Thompson North Central Valley Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 6.4 mi, 259° W · 2,771 acres
IN LOVING MEMORY OF Kristina Chesterman 1992-2013 (Monument) — 6.8 mi, 352° N
Chico Art Center (Arts Centre) — 7.2 mi, 336° NW
Phagna Norapamok Memorial (Monument) — 7.3 mi, 340° N
National Yo-Yo Museum (Museum) — 7.3 mi, 339° N
Wildcat Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 7.4 mi, 337° NW
Janet Turner Print Museum (Museum) — 7.5 mi, 338° N
World Trade Center artifact (Monument) — 7.5 mi, 080° E
Vertebrate Museum (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 337° NW
Black Box Theatre (Theatre) — 7.7 mi, 080° E
Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.3 mi, 274° W · 21k acres

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