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Fair Oaks California Map

Explore Fair Oaks, 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 Fair Oaks, California

How to Use This Fair Oaks, California Map

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

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	Fair Oaks
State	California (CA)
County	Sacramento County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	38.650154
Longitude	-121.25097
Population	32,514
Density	1154.3 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	95490, 94025, 95628
Area Code	415, 628, 530
County Seat	Sacramento
School District	San Juan Unified School District

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About Fair Oaks, California

Fair Oaks is a locality in Sacramento County, California, United States. It has a population of 32,514. The population density is 1154.3 people per km². Fair Oaks is located at 38.6502°N, 121.2510°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 95490, 94025, 95628.

Fair Oaks maintains a distinct character defined by the gentle sprawl of oak savanna and the persistent influence of the nearby American River. It lies 3.4 miles southwest of Orangevale, CA (from Orangevale, CA: bearing 227°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south of Roseville. The landscape surrounding Fair Oaks retains an arid beauty where golden summer grasses transform into tinder-dry fields under the intense inland sun. On the distant horizon, the jagged silhouettes of the Coast Ranges provide a rugged frame for the sprawling plains of the Central Valley. Residents often gather at Fair Oaks Plaza Park, a central point where the shade of mature trees offers a respite from the heat. This inland environment remains far removed from any maritime influence, relying instead on the quiet presence of local waterways and the steady, dry light that defines the afternoons. The terrain suggests a quiet resilience, shaped by the slow movement of the earth and the seasonal rhythm of the land.

Fair Oaks began as a region defined by its fertile soil and the promise of early agricultural prosperity, particularly through the cultivation of citrus groves. These orchards once dominated the local economy, establishing a legacy of land stewardship that persists even as modern industries have evolved to fill the commercial landscape. Today, the economic life of Fair Oaks is supported by a mix of professional services and small-scale commerce that serves the daily needs of those living in the valley. While the industry has shifted away from the intensive farming of the past, the town retains an industrious spirit that values self-reliance and community stability. The rhythm of work here is marked by the steady movement of residents commuting toward larger regional centers, yet the core of the local economy remains tethered to its historic roots.

Cultural identity in Fair Oaks centers on a reverence for the natural surroundings and a desire to preserve a sense of rural history within a modern context. Famous residents such as the musician Cliff Burton once walked these streets, their presence leaving an intangible mark on the local creative consciousness. Fair Oaks Plaza Park serves as the primary stage for community gatherings, where seasonal events draw neighbors together to celebrate the specific traditions of the region. Those seeking outdoor activity often head toward the nearby Lake Natoma or follow the path of the Lake Natoma Trail to explore the local riparian corridors. The atmosphere reflects a patient, unhurried outlook, as if the people of Fair Oaks understand that the most meaningful connections are those built slowly over time. Life here moves with the sun, from the crisp, cool mornings to the long, amber shadows that stretch across the open plains at dusk.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Miller Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 071° E
American River Parkway (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 186° S
Fair Oaks Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 318° NW
Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District 1 (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 239° SW
American River Access (State Recreation Area) — 1.0 mi, 169° S
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 1.6 mi, 120° SE
Chrome Rooster (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 053° NE
Petrovich Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 055° NE
Pinckney Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 1.9 mi, 111° E
Star 6 Memorial (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 117° SE
Schweitzer Grove Nature Area (Local Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 262° W
Folsom Century 14 (Cinema) — 3.3 mi, 100° E
Historic Folsom Rock Company Grounds (Historic Ruins) — 3.8 mi, 072° E
Eagle Scout Project (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 065° NE
Gold Digging Tailings (Historic Ruins) — 3.9 mi, 069° E
Effie Yeaw Nature Center (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 235° SW
Sacramento Valley Live Steamers Railroad Museum (Museum) — 4.3 mi, 224° SW
Sutter Street Theatre (Theatre) — 4.4 mi, 065° NE
Folsom Powerhouse Museum (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 063° NE
Outdoor Ampitheater (Theatre) — 4.6 mi, 249° W
Folsom Bulldogs Stadium (Stadium) — 5.0 mi, 093° E
Livermore Community Park (Stadium) — 5.5 mi, 086° E
Folsom Prison Museum (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 059° NE
The American River Water Education Center (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 046° NE
Roseville Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 6.9 mi, 344° N
South Fork American River (Wild & Scenic River) — 15.3 mi, 058° NE · 5,570 acres
Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.6 mi, 221° SW · 7,119 acres
Eldorado National Forest (National Forest) — 26.0 mi, 068° E · 703k acres

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