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Glendale California Map

Explore Glendale, 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 Glendale, California

How to Use This Glendale, California Map

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

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

Latitude	34.181393
Longitude	-118.24583
Population	196,543
Density	2489.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	91204, 91210, 95519
Area Code	530, 310, 424
County Seat	Los Angeles
School District	Glendale Unified School District

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About Glendale, California

Glendale is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. With a population of 196,543, Glendale is a major urban centre in California. The population density is 2489.8 people per km². Glendale is located at 34.1814°N, 118.2458°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Glendale is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 91204, 91210, 95519.

Glendale occupies a sprawling expanse of basin land where the earth rises in subtle, dry gradients toward the horizon. It lies 2.1 miles southeast of Sepulveda, CA (from Sepulveda, CA: bearing 130°T), and is situated 6.3 miles north of Los Angeles. The terrain here is defined by the rigid, sun-baked earth of Sycamore Canyon, which cuts a quiet path through the landscape just a mile away, while the Verdugo Wash serves as a steady, channelized reminder of the region’s drainage patterns. Far off to the northeast, the San Gabriel Mountains loom as a jagged, atmospheric presence that shifts in color from deep violet to a dusty, pale rose as the day wanes. Residents find a grounding sense of place at the Central Park & Adult Recreation Center, a localized hub that anchors the daily rhythm of the neighborhood. The air in Glendale carries a dry, golden quality, particularly in the late afternoon when the light stretches long across the pavement and the inland heat begins to dissipate into a cooling, thin twilight.

Spanish land grants and the steady expansion of early agricultural pioneers established the initial framework for Glendale long before the modern grid took hold. The transition from vast, open ranchos to a structured municipal entity occurred through a series of planned developments that favored commerce and residential growth. This historical arc moved away from the pastoral stillness of the nineteenth century and toward a denser, more integrated urban form. The identity of Glendale solidified as it navigated the complexities of its rapid growth, maintaining a distinct character that reflects both its early agrarian roots and its mid-century transformation into a major junction for the surrounding basin.

Economic life in Glendale functions as a sophisticated engine of commerce, anchored by a robust retail sector and a diverse array of professional services that draw commuters from across the region. The infrastructure supports a high density of corporate headquarters and medical facilities, creating a steady pulse of activity that defines the workdays of those who inhabit its grid. While academic institutions such as Glendale Community College provide a foundation for local learning and vocational advancement, the broader economy benefits from a proximity to major thoroughfares that facilitate the flow of goods and people. The Diederich Street Reservoir, located two miles distant, serves as a quiet, functional point in the landscape, reflecting the practical needs of a population that has grown accustomed to the necessity of water management in an inland climate.

Cultural life in Glendale thrives through a combination of civic engagement and a deep appreciation for the arts that find expression in public festivals and community-led events. The Bridle Trail offers a rare, deliberate connection to the natural geography, allowing hikers to traverse the local terrain and experience the dry, scrubby flora that defines the region. While professional sports teams command attention in the broader metropolitan sphere, local pride is often found in the high school athletic traditions that gather crowds on crisp Friday nights. Famous individuals such as the writer Louis L'Amour have called Glendale home, lending a literary gravity to the quiet residential streets. The collective spirit of the population remains tied to the everyday beauty of the Little Gleason Forestry Plantation, which stands eighteen miles away as a testament to the persistent, if distant, presence of the wilder, wooded world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

City of Glendale Verdugo Mountains Open Space (Local Recreation) — locality lies within
Letter "H" (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 254° W
We Are All One (Public Artwork) — 0.7 mi, 300° NW
Verdugo Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 127° SE
Brand Canyon Open Space (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 269° W
Verdugo Mountains Open Space Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 360° N
Cold Creek Valley Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 071° E
Brand Family Gravesite (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 284° W
Green Cross (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 273° W
Alexandra Manukyan Art Studio (Gallery) — 1.9 mi, 036° NE
Whites Art Framing & Restoration (Gallery) — 1.9 mi, 026° NE
City of Burbank Open Space Mountain Reserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 291° W
The Mesa (Viewpoint) — 2.2 mi, 078° E
Roslin Art Gallery (Gallery) — 2.2 mi, 195° S
Laemmle Glendale (Cinema) — 2.3 mi, 192° S
Five Star Cinema (Cinema) — 2.4 mi, 191° S
Under The Oaks Theater (Theatre) — 2.4 mi, 058° NE
Peace Monument of Glendale (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 189° S
Griffith Park (Local Park) — 2.7 mi, 227° SW
CVHS MacDonald Auditorium (Theatre) — 2.9 mi, 002° N
Junior High (Arts Centre) — 3.0 mi, 191° S
Autry Museum of the American West (Museum) — 3.1 mi, 222° SW
Egasse Braasch House -- The Good Will Hunting House (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 148° SE
Center for the Arts Eagle Rock (Arts Centre) — 3.4 mi, 149° SE
Angeles Other (National Forest) — 3.6 mi, 021° N · 400 acres
Forest Lawn Museum (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 180° S
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 3.9 mi, 021° N · 662k acres
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 4.6 mi, 018° N · 454k acres
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 8.6 mi, 243° SW · 24k acres
San Gabriel Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 13.5 mi, 067° NE · 36k acres

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