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Glendora California Map

Explore Glendora, 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 Glendora, California

How to Use This Glendora, California Map

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

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

Latitude	34.144964
Longitude	-117.847804
Population	52,558
Density	1040.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	91741, 91740
Area Code	818, 747
County Seat	Los Angeles
School District	Glendora Unified School District

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About Glendora, California

Glendora is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 52,558. The population density is 1040.1 people per km². Glendora is located at 34.1450°N, 117.8478°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Glendora is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 91741, 91740.

Glendora emerges from the alluvial plain at the base of the foothills, where the earth rises in a series of gentle, sun-baked slopes that eventually meet the distant, rugged silhouette of the San Gabriel Mountains. It lies 2.1 miles northeast of Citrus, CA (from Citrus, CA: bearing 46°T), and is situated 8.5 miles northwest of Pomona. The Little Dalton Wash carves a modest, seasonal path through the landscape, acting as a quiet artery that organizes the flow of the terrain toward the southern basin. In the golden light of late afternoon, the dry grasses of the higher elevations turn the color of toasted wheat, contrasting against the darker, deeper greens of the woody shrubs that cling to the nearby elevation of Harrow Canyon. Residents often find a respite in the local greenery of Finkbiner Park, where the expansive lawns offer a quiet vantage point to watch the shadows lengthen across the valley floor.

Glendora began as a collection of agricultural interests, evolving from the early Spanish land grants that favored the cultivation of citrus groves over the rugged wildness of the frontier. The layout of the streets reflects a mid-century expansion, where the grid was carefully pressed into the landscape to accommodate the burgeoning needs of families seeking a slower pace than the neighboring metropolitan sprawl. Over time, the remnants of the old orchards have largely surrendered to residential development, yet the historical identity of Glendora remains tethered to its identity as a place of deliberate growth. The transformation from a quiet, agrarian outpost into a sustained residential enclave mirrors the broader shifts in regional development, marking a passage from the seasonal rhythms of harvest to the steady pulse of suburban life.

Commerce in Glendora thrives along the thoroughfares that bisect the residential zones, supporting a mix of professional services and retail hubs that sustain the daily needs of its populace. While no massive industrial centers dominate the horizon, the economy finds stability through a diverse array of small businesses and the educational influence of institutions like Citrus College, which anchors the intellectual and vocational life of the region. Infrastructure throughout Glendora is designed to facilitate movement between the quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods and the primary arteries that connect the district to the wider regional network. Beyond the immediate reach of the urban center, the proximity to the San Dimas Experimental Forest serves as a reminder of the wilder, managed landscapes that provide a counterweight to the paved, organized surfaces of the modern environment.

Cultural life in Glendora is defined by a deep appreciation for communal traditions, such as the annual holiday parades and local festivals that draw neighbors together under the clear, dry skies. The proximity to the San Gabriel Mountains provides a dramatic backdrop for those who enjoy the outdoors, with trails that lead toward the more secluded reaches of the wilderness, including the distant, seasonal flow of Wolfskill Falls. While the region does not house professional sports stadiums, the enthusiasm for local high school athletics provides a vibrant, seasonal rhythm that characterizes the community spirit. Residents might occasionally travel toward Morris Reservoir to observe the stillness of the water against the arid, rocky banks, finding a serene, artificial geography that stands in stark contrast to the distant, sprawling plains. The legacy of notable residents, such as the actor Bryan Cranston, adds a thin layer of modern recognition to the town, though the daily life of Glendora remains firmly rooted in the understated, sun-drenched realities of its inland location.

Nearby Outdoor Places

George Manooshian Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 000° N
Angeles Other (National Forest) — 0.4 mi, 167° S · 400 acres
Brodiaea Reserve (Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 016° N
Big Dalton Wilderness Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 029° NE
Carlyle E. Linder Equestrian Park (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 051° NE
Finkbiner Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 239° SW
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 1.1 mi, 033° NE · 662k acres
Big Dalton Canyon Wilderness Park (Nature Reserve) — 1.1 mi, 044° NE
South Hills Wilderness Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 187° S
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 1.4 mi, 000° N · 454k acres
San Dimas Experimental Forest (Recreation Easement) — 1.6 mi, 076° E
Warehouse Theater (Theatre) — 2.7 mi, 256° W
Black Box Theater (Theatre) — 2.7 mi, 256° W
Duke Art Gallery (Gallery) — 2.7 mi, 256° W
Regency Foothill Center 10 (Cinema) — 2.8 mi, 245° SW
San Dimas Veterans Monument at Freedom Park (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 140° SE
School Seal (Monument) — 5.3 mi, 214° SW
Santa Fe Station Memorial (Monument) — 5.5 mi, 126° SE
Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 103° E
Hilda Solis/Dolores Huerta (Public Artwork) — 6.5 mi, 133° SE
Mt. SAC - Randall Planetarium (Museum) — 6.7 mi, 178° S
Mullins Overlook (Viewpoint) — 6.9 mi, 091° E
San Gabriel Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 7.0 mi, 343° N · 36k acres
Deer Park Lodge (Historic Ruins) — 7.5 mi, 297° NW
Liminal Art Studio (Gallery) — 7.7 mi, 109° E
Tongva Village (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 106° E
Studio Claremont (Gallery) — 8.0 mi, 116° SE
Claremont Lewis Museum of Art (Museum) — 8.3 mi, 115° SE
Monrovia Canyon Park (Nature Reserve) — 8.3 mi, 285° W
Sheep Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 8.8 mi, 043° NE · 43k acres

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