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Fontana California Map

Explore Fontana, 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 Fontana, California

How to Use This Fontana, California Map

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

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	Fontana
State	California (CA)
County	San Bernardino County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	34.108956
Longitude	-117.462888
Population	208,393
Density	1868.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	92335, 92331, 92334, 92336, 92337
Area Code	909
County Seat	San Bernardino
School District	Fontana Unified School District

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About Fontana, California

Fontana is a locality in San Bernardino County, California, United States. With a population of 208,393, Fontana is a major urban centre in California. The population density is 1868.1 people per km². Fontana is located at 34.1090°N, 117.4629°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Fontana is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 92335, 92331, 92334.

Fontana serves as a sprawling expanse of industrious spirit defined by the vast, arid plains that stretch toward the horizon. It lies 2.7 miles northwest of Bloomington, CA (from Bloomington, CA: bearing 304°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-northwest of Riverside. The landscape surrounding Fontana is characterized by the subtle, golden-brown hue of dry grasses that catch the fading light of dusk, turning the flat basin into a glowing tableau of shifting shadows. To the north, the jagged silhouette of the San Bernardino Mountains rises against the sky, serving as a constant, silent sentinel over the plains. While the distant, rugged terrain of Johnson Canyon offers a subtle break in the topography, the immediate vicinity remains an open, sun-drenched space where the air is often dry and crisp, carrying the faint, earthy scent of parched earth and distant sage.

Fontana emerged from the transformation of vast ranching lands and citrus groves, evolving through the mid-twentieth century as a pivotal point for industrial expansion. The development of Fontana was significantly shaped by the presence of a massive steel mill, which drew workers from across the country and fundamentally altered the character of the local settlement. This history of labor and construction remains embedded in the grid of streets and the sturdy, pragmatic architecture that defines the older neighborhoods. Even today, the legacy of this rapid industrialization influences how Fontana organizes its space, balancing the echoes of its mid-century boom with the continuous, modern pulse of a growing population.

Economic vitality in Fontana is anchored by its position as a central logistics and distribution hub, leveraging its expansive infrastructure to facilitate the movement of goods across the nation. Large-scale warehouses and logistics centers dominate the local industrial landscape, replacing the agricultural fields of the past with a high-capacity network of rail lines and highways. While Fontana focuses heavily on trade and manufacturing, it also provides space for education and community growth, with local schools and vocational programs preparing residents for the demands of a changing labor market. Within this busy, commerce-driven environment, Santa Fe Park serves as a vital green pocket, offering a quiet, manicured space for residents to gather amidst the constant hum of freight traffic.

Cultural life in Fontana is deeply connected to a passion for high-speed automotive heritage, most famously represented by the major motor speedway that draws crowds from across the region for professional racing events. The community gathers annually to celebrate local traditions and seasonal festivals, which often spill into the streets, fostering a sense of shared belonging that transcends the town's industrial appearance. Famous figures such as the singer Travis Barker have roots tied to the area, reflecting the gritty, creative energy that sometimes emerges from these plains. Whether it is the quiet solitude found near the waters of Stone Reservoir or the brisk walk along the dry bed of East Etiwanda Creek, Fontana maintains a rhythm that is both demanding and resilient, reflecting a place that is constantly building toward its next horizon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Fontana Park (Nature Reserve) — 1.2 mi, 136° SE
Fontana Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 137° SE
Lewis Family Playhouse (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 1.4 mi, 135° SE
Center Stage Theater (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 1.4 mi, 135° SE
Fontana City Hall (Landmark) — 1.4 mi, 137° SE
Southridge Park (Nature Reserve) — 2.1 mi, 193° S
Fontana International Speedway (Stadium) — 2.3 mi, 260° W
Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park (Nature Reserve) — 3.9 mi, 123° SE
San Sevaine Trail (Nature Reserve) — 4.5 mi, 300° NW
Victoria Gardens Cultural Center (Art / Cultural Centre) — 5.3 mi, 089° E
Jurupa Valley Sports Park (Stadium) — 6.2 mi, 150° SE
California State University, San Bernardino (Landmark) — 9.4 mi, 082° E
San Bernardino County Museum (Museum) — 9.9 mi, 082° E
Mount Baldy (Nature Reserve) — 15.4 mi, 318° NW
San Bernardino National Forest (Nature Reserve) — 17.4 mi, 103° E
Pacific Electric Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 202° S
Central Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 121° SE
Bill Martin Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 085° E
Fontana Farms Company (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 133° SE
Fontan Historical Society (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 133° SE
Fontana Historical Society - Historical Room (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 110° E
The Steelworkers' Auditorium (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 109° E
Fontana Citrus Association (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 116° SE
In Memory Of PFC Richard A. Noelke, USA - KIA Vietnam 6 Nov 1965 (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 274° W
In Memory Of SP/4 John A. Rogers, USA - KIA Vietnam 20 Apr 1968 (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 285° W
Rialto Historical Society (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 095° E
Nealeys Corner (Historic Ruins) — 5.7 mi, 014° N
Cucamonga Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 9.6 mi, 326° NW · 13k acres
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 11.5 mi, 319° NW · 662k acres
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 13.6 mi, 327° NW · 454k acres

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