Explore Gold River, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Gold River, 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 Gold River.
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 | Gold River |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Sacramento County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 38.626294 |
| Longitude | -121.246616 |
| Population | 7,844 |
| Density | 1139.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 95670 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| County Seat | Sacramento |
| School District | San Juan Unified School District |
Gold River occupies a terrestrial expanse where the dry, golden grasses of the inland plains meet the shaded canopy of mature oaks. It lies 1.9 miles southeast of Fair Oaks, CA (from Fair Oaks, CA: bearing 133°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-southeast of Roseville. The terrain surrounding Gold River remains defined by the gentle, sun-baked earth that stretches toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Coast Ranges on the western horizon. Residents often find solace in the proximity of Gold River Park, which serves as a quiet anchor for the local landscape. Nearby, the banks of Buffalo Creek offer a narrow ribbon of riparian life, carving a modest path through the soil. The afternoon light here possesses a distinct clarity, casting long, sharp shadows across the dry fields as the day tilts toward evening.
Gold River evolved from a landscape of open space into a residential center that reflects the steady, pragmatic growth of the regional economy. Much of the local industry focuses on professional services and administrative support, mirroring the broader trends of the surrounding plains. While the history of the region is deeply tied to the development of the valley, the current character of Gold River emphasizes modern suburban stability over the industrial roots of the past. Commerce moves with a deliberate pace, supported by a network of businesses that cater to the needs of those inhabiting the nearby neighborhoods. The transition from agricultural use to organized development has left behind a legacy of planned, orderly expansion.
Cultural life in Gold River thrives on a quiet dedication to community and the appreciation of its accessible natural features. Enthusiasts of the outdoors frequently traverse the Lake Natoma Trail, which provides a dedicated route for those seeking movement through the landscape near the water. The proximity of Lake Natoma ensures that the pulse of the region remains linked to this calm, inland basin, providing a reprieve from the summer heat. While Gold River does not serve as a hub for grand monuments, the integration of Nimbus Flat into the local consciousness highlights a shared identity tied to the unique geography of the valley. Everyday life follows a rhythm established by the changing seasons, where the cooling air of autumn invites a slower, more contemplative pace of existence.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gold River, California. Coordinates: 38.626294, -121.246616. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Gold River includes the ZIP code (95670), telephone area code (530), county seat of Sacramento County (Sacramento), and school district assignment (San Juan Unified School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |