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Folsom California Map

Explore Folsom, 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 Folsom, California

How to Use This Folsom, California Map

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

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

Latitude	38.666597
Longitude	-121.141635
Population	80,454
Density	1114.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	95630, 95763
Area Code	530
County Seat	Sacramento
School District	Folsom-Cordova Unified School District

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About Folsom, California

Folsom is a locality in Sacramento County, California, United States. It has a population of 80,454. The population density is 1114.1 people per km². Folsom is located at 38.6666°N, 121.1416°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Folsom is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 95630, 95763.

Folsom occupies a landscape where the flat expanse of the valley floor begins to yield to the subtle, rising contours of the foothills. It lies 2.7 miles east of Orangevale, CA (from Orangevale, CA: bearing 91°T), and is situated 7.9 miles southeast of Roseville. The American River carves its path through the terrain here, acting as a constant, cool presence that tempers the dry, golden heat of the summer months. To the west, the distant silhouette of the Coast Ranges marks the horizon, while the immediate environment remains defined by oak woodlands and the expansive, quiet waters of Lake Natoma. As the sun dips toward the end of the day, the light takes on a clarity that seems to sharpen the edges of the trees and the dry grasses, grounding Folsom in a cycle of seasons that feel rhythmic and ancient.

Gold-seekers and settlers first gathered in Folsom as the promise of the earth drew thousands into the region, transforming a rugged outpost into a vital node of transit and extraction. The early infrastructure, particularly the development of the railroad, shifted the focus from transient mining camps to a permanent, organized settlement that anchored the surrounding countryside. This transition left behind a legacy of resilience, as Folsom evolved from a frontier stop into a place where the architecture of the nineteenth century still holds its own against the modern structures that have grown up around it. It is a history measured not just in the extraction of minerals, but in the slow, deliberate building of a community that learned to adapt to the changing demands of the state.

Economic life in Folsom pulses through a diverse array of sectors, ranging from high-technology research and development to the administrative demands of a growing regional hub. The presence of Folsom Lake State Recreation Area draws visitors who sustain a local economy focused on outdoor recreation and hospitality, while the proximity to major educational institutions encourages a steady flow of professional talent. Infrastructure remains a priority, with roads and public works designed to manage the flow of commuters who find their way to Folsom for its blend of suburban stability and employment opportunities. It is a place where the workday is defined by the hum of industry and the quiet efficiency of a population that values both progress and the preservation of its immediate, natural surroundings.

Cultural expression in Folsom finds its rhythm in the annual events that gather residents under the open sky, often near the banks of the American River or along the paths of the Lake Natoma Trail. While the region lacks professional sports franchises of its own, the local spirit is invested in the collegiate activities and community festivals that define the social calendar, such as the gatherings at Nimbus Flat that celebrate the transition of the seasons. Landmarks like the historic prison serve as silent, imposing reminders of the past, standing in stark contrast to the recreational users who frequent the nearby trails. Even as modern life continues to expand, Folsom maintains a character shaped by the open air, the persistent flow of the water, and the quiet, collective habits of those who call these hills their home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Kentfield Park (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 154° SE
Ed Mitchell Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 345° N
Livermore Community Park (Stadium) — 0.8 mi, 210° SW
Lembi Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 272° W
Norcal Aquarium And Wildlife Center (Aquarium) — 1.5 mi, 135° SE
Painted (Gallery) — 1.6 mi, 136° SE
Folsom Bulldogs Stadium (Stadium) — 1.7 mi, 212° SW
Prairie City (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 208° SW
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 1.8 mi, 003° N
Folsom Lake (State Recreation Area) — 1.9 mi, 012° N
Sutter Street Theatre (Theatre) — 2.0 mi, 291° W
Folsom Prison Museum (Museum) — 2.1 mi, 330° NW
Kinsey's Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 2.1 mi, 301° NW
Folsom Powerhouse Museum (Museum) — 2.1 mi, 295° NW
Old Russville Ditch (Historic Ruins) — 2.1 mi, 317° NW
Young Wo Cemetery (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 281° W
Eagle Scout Project (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 281° W
Ishiyama Bird View Point (Viewpoint) — 2.7 mi, 267° W
Folsom Century 14 (Cinema) — 3.2 mi, 237° SW
The American River Water Education Center (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 332° NW
American River Parkway (Local Recreation) — 3.4 mi, 262° W
Chrome Rooster (Public Artwork) — 4.5 mi, 269° W
Cameron Park CSD Pool (Attraction) — 7.4 mi, 093° E
Maidu Museum (Museum) — 7.5 mi, 312° NW
South Fork American River (Wild & Scenic River) — 9.8 mi, 048° NE · 5,570 acres
Eldorado National Forest (National Forest) — 20.2 mi, 065° NE · 703k acres
Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 24.6 mi, 230° SW · 7,119 acres
Tahoe National Forest (National Forest) — 29.8 mi, 035° NE · 895k acres

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