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Fortuna California Map

Explore Fortuna, 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 Fortuna, California

How to Use This Fortuna, California Map

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

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

Latitude	40.587084
Longitude	-124.142161
Population	12,516
Density	920.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	95540
Area Code	530
County Seat	Eureka
School District	Fortuna Elementary School District

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About Fortuna, California

Fortuna is a locality in Humboldt County, California, United States. It has a population of 12,516. The population density is 920.8 people per km². Fortuna is located at 40.5871°N, 124.1422°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Fortuna is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 95540.

Fortuna emerges from the landscape where the gentle flow of Rohner Creek carves a quiet path through the terrain. It lies 14.1 miles south of Eureka, CA (from Eureka, CA: bearing 179°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south of Humboldt Hill.

The low-lying expanse of Sandy Prairie provides a soft, open floor to the valley, contrasting with the distant, jagged profile of the Klamath Mountains visible on the horizon. To the west, the air carries the salt-heavy influence of the Pacific Ocean, which remains a constant, unseen presence only six miles away. The local geography feels defined by this proximity to the coast, where fog often drifts inland to cool the summer heat. Residents who seek the water can walk the Shorebird Loop Trail, while others might spend a quiet afternoon at the nearby Catfish Lake. Beyond the immediate vicinity, the ancient, towering giants of the Rockefeller Redwood Forest anchor the region’s natural identity.

Early settlers recognized the potential of this valley for timber and agriculture, industries that have shaped the economy of Fortuna for generations. The legacy of the milling era remains visible in the architecture and the sturdy, practical layout of the streets. Today, the economy balances these traditional roots with a steady, local commerce that serves the surrounding agricultural lands. Hard work has always been a primary currency here, reflected in the reliable rhythm of businesses that support the regional timber and farming sectors. While the modern world moves quickly, the pace in Fortuna retains a deliberate, grounded quality that favors patience over haste.

Cultural life in Fortuna centers on communal gatherings, most notably at the expansive grounds of Rohner Park. This space serves as the primary stage for local celebrations and public life, bringing neighbors together under the light of long, golden afternoons. The town maintains a distinct character, blending a frontier spirit with the quiet stability of a place that knows its own boundaries. Notable figures like the actor James Coburn spent parts of their youth in this region, absorbing the influence of the landscape before moving toward wider recognition. Whether through the seasonal events at the park or the daily movement of people toward the coast, Fortuna preserves a sense of self that remains both authentic and enduring.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Newburg Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 025° NE
Rohner Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 350° N
Giant Wooden Cross (Public Artwork) — 0.9 mi, 341° N
Eel River Trap Club (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 197° S
Headwaters Forest Reserve (National Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 032° NE · 15k acres
Salmon Creek (Wild & Scenic River) — 3.7 mi, 024° NE · 2,743 acres
Little South Fork Elk Creek (Wild & Scenic River) — 4.6 mi, 038° NE · 1,746 acres
Eel River Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.0 mi, 299° NW
Veteran memorial hall (Monument) — 6.2 mi, 268° W
Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.6 mi, 331° NW · 11k acres
South Humboldt Bay State Marine Recreational Management Area (Marine Protected Area) — 9.6 mi, 324° NW
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 10.1 mi, 317° NW · 8,946 acres
Humboldt Redwoods State Park (State Park) — 10.5 mi, 152° SE
Wreck of Northerner Historical Mark (Monument) — 11.1 mi, 264° W
Sam Helwer (Viewpoint) — 11.1 mi, 151° SE
Discovery Museum (Museum) — 14.8 mi, 355° N
The Studio of Dance Arts (Arts Centre) — 14.9 mi, 354° N
North Coast Repertory Theater (Theatre) — 14.9 mi, 355° N
North Coast Dance (Arts Centre) — 14.9 mi, 355° N
The Immortal Tree (Attraction) — 14.9 mi, 142° SE
Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum (Museum) — 15.1 mi, 357° N
Blue Ox Millworks (Attraction) — 15.2 mi, 359° N
Fishermans Memorial Statue (Monument) — 15.3 mi, 355° N
Flat Iron Tree (Attraction) — 18.2 mi, 154° SE
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center (Museum) — 18.7 mi, 357° N
Arcata Playhouse (Theatre) — 19.7 mi, 008° N
Founders Tree (Attraction) — 19.9 mi, 145° SE
Six Rivers National Forest (National Forest) — 20.1 mi, 072° E · 978k acres
Ironsides Museum (Museum) — 37.9 mi, 059° NE
Hoopa Valley Museum (Museum) — 40.6 mi, 036° NE

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