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Friendly Hills California Map

Explore Friendly Hills, 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 Friendly Hills, California

How to Use This Friendly Hills, California Map

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

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	Friendly Hills
State	California (CA)
County	Los Angeles County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	33.953624
Longitude	-118.003676
Population	7,800
Density	1200.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	90605
Area Code	310, 424
County Seat	Los Angeles

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About Friendly Hills, California

Friendly Hills is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,800. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². Friendly Hills is located at 33.9536°N, 118.0037°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 90605.

Friendly Hills defines itself through the persistent, seasonal reach of the Arroyo San Miguel as it carves a path through the regional terrain. It lies 2.2 miles east-southeast of South Whittier, CA (from South Whittier, CA: bearing 103°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-northwest of Anaheim. The landscape here is characterized by firm, inland earth that rises into rugged elevations, distinct from the distant, hazy blue silhouettes of the San Gabriel Mountains visible on the horizon. Residents often find themselves navigating the transition between the dense, low-lying scrub and the dramatic, eroded features of Turnbull Canyon just a few miles away. The local atmosphere remains dry and quiet, especially during the long golden hours when the sun retreats behind the ridges. Hoover Reservoir sits four miles from the center, providing a steady, reflective surface that anchors the surrounding basin. Daily life in Friendly Hills is shaped by this proximity to the La Serna Drive Open Space, where the native flora remains resilient against the heat.

Growth in Friendly Hills followed the broader patterns of inland expansion, shifting from open, arid expanses to a structured residential character that emphasizes suburban stability. While the early economy relied on the development of the land, the current landscape supports a mix of professional services and light industry that keeps the pace of the workday steady. The infrastructure reflects a long-term commitment to maintaining clear, accessible arterial roads that connect the neighborhood to the broader regional economy. Families and professionals gravitate here for the measured, predictable flow of the local commerce, which lacks the frantic energy of larger urban centers. Business in Friendly Hills centers on a quiet persistence, mirroring the way the local topography has been shaped by the slow, deliberate work of the wind and seasonal water. Stability remains the primary currency, with most industries operating to serve the immediate needs of the surrounding population.

Cultural character in Friendly Hills emerges from a quiet appreciation for the natural features that define the perimeter of the neighborhood. Residents frequently gather for local events that celebrate the seasonal changes in the vegetation, particularly when the hills transition to a deep, burnt ochre during the dry months. The La Serna Drive Open Space serves as a central hub for those who value the preservation of the indigenous landscape, offering a space for reflection away from the main thoroughfares. While the area attracts a diverse group of people, the collective identity is rooted in the shared experience of living between the Arroyo San Miguel and the distant mountain ranges. The community culture avoids ostentation, favoring instead a grounded, neighborly interaction that feels consistent with the rugged, inland environment. Daily life here is quiet, marked by the long shadows cast by the afternoon light and the enduring presence of the landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

La Serna High School Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 057° NE
Tall Grass (Public Artwork) — 0.7 mi, 154° SE
Arroyo San Miguel Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 010° N
Murphy Ranch Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 077° E
Whittier Greenway Trail (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 239° SW
Theatre entrance (Theatre) — 2.2 mi, 306° NW
Vic Lopez Auditorium (Theatre) — 3.0 mi, 309° NW
Cold Creek Valley Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 068° E
Valley View Farms History Tour Marker (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 203° SW
Valley View Farms Business Center Plaque (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 203° SW
LA-14 Nike Missile Site (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 352° N
Rowland House (historical) (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 034° NE
Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum (Museum) — 5.1 mi, 026° NE
Regency Norwalk 8 (Cinema) — 5.7 mi, 234° SW
Cinepolis (Cinema) — 6.0 mi, 304° NW
Nike Missile LA-29 IFC Site (Historic Ruins) — 6.2 mi, 089° E
Bosque del Rio Hondo Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 6.4 mi, 325° NW
Pinot's Palette (Arts Centre) — 6.4 mi, 112° E
Nike Missile LA-29 Launch Battery Site (Historic Ruins) — 6.7 mi, 086° E
Brea Art Gallery (Gallery) — 7.1 mi, 111° E
PAS Gallery and Studio (Gallery) — 7.3 mi, 143° SE
Fullerton Museum Center (Museum) — 7.3 mi, 140° SE
All The Arts for All The Kids (Arts Centre) — 7.3 mi, 141° SE
Chino Hills State Park (State Park) — 10.0 mi, 104° E
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 14.3 mi, 018° N · 662k acres
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 14.7 mi, 006° N · 454k acres
San Gabriel Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 19.8 mi, 002° N · 36k acres
Cleveland National Forest (National Forest) — 20.0 mi, 109° E · 426k acres

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