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Grass Valley California Map

Explore Grass Valley, 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 Grass Valley, California

How to Use This Grass Valley, California Map

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

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	Grass Valley
State	California (CA)
County	Nevada County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	39.219061
Longitude	-121.061061
Population	14,016
Density	1031.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	95945, 95949
Area Code	530
County Seat	Nevada City
School District	Nevada Joint Union High School District

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About Grass Valley, California

Grass Valley is a locality in Nevada County, California, United States. It has a population of 14,016. The population density is 1031.0 people per km². Grass Valley is located at 39.2191°N, 121.0611°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Grass Valley is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 95945, 95949.

Grass Valley reveals itself through the steady, rhythmic pulse of Wolf Creek, which carves a path through the woodland and defines the immediate terrain. It lies 19.9 miles north of North Auburn, CA (from North Auburn, CA: bearing 3°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east of Lake Wildwood. The landscape is defined by the steep, narrow depression of Slide Ravine, where the earth seems to pull inward toward the cool, shaded depths. Sunlight filters through the canopy in thin, sharp shards, illuminating the dry grasses that coat the slopes during the long, amber-hued summers. Residents often walk the paths of Dow Alexander Park, finding a quiet solitude that persists even as the seasons shift the color of the deciduous leaves. In the distance, the Sierra Nevada remains a faint, jagged silhouette against the sky, a reminder of the vast, rugged expanse that stretches far beyond the horizon.

Grass Valley owes its enduring structure to the deep veins of gold that once drew thousands to this inland landscape, transforming the wilderness into a bustling center of industry. The economy has evolved from the intense labor of hard-rock mining to a diverse collection of small businesses and specialized manufacturing that sustains the modern pace of life. Miners once labored in the dark, heavy earth, leaving behind a legacy of stone foundations and iron remnants that still peek through the overgrown brush. Today, the local commerce reflects a transition toward artistic endeavors and regional services, moving away from the extraction of raw minerals. Those who travel through the region often find the remnants of the Probable Donner Trail, a reminder of the arduous journeys that once defined the movement of people through these inland plains.

Grass Valley maintains a character shaped by the resilience of its predecessors, including the famous author Josiah Royce, who drew his intellectual roots from these very hills. The town honors its heritage through local events that celebrate the legacy of the Cornish miners, whose influence remains present in the traditional foods and community gatherings that persist today. Landmarks such as the historic North Star Mining Museum provide a window into the mechanical ingenuity that once powered the regional economy. Visitors and locals alike gather for seasonal festivals, where the air grows crisp and the scent of pine needles permeates the atmosphere of the public squares. Life here moves with a deliberate, steady cadence, reflecting a deep connection to the land that has supported generations of inhabitants in this inland environment.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Condon Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 249° W
DeVere Mautino Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 327° NW
Knight Monument (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 226° SW
Margaret G Scotten School Ballfields (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 281° W
Deadmans Flat Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 1.4 mi, 340° N
North Star House (Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 205° SW
Tahoe National Forest (National Forest) — 2.4 mi, 090° E · 895k acres
Deer Creek Tribute Trail (Local Recreation) — 2.8 mi, 027° NE
Providence Mine (Historic Ruins) — 3.0 mi, 025° NE
Stewart Mansion (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 036° NE
Cascade Canal Access Trail (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 067° NE
Stamp Mill (Historic Ruins) — 3.8 mi, 035° NE
Mystic Theater (Theatre) — 3.8 mi, 037° NE
Firehouse Number 1 Museum (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 037° NE
South Yuba River State Park (State Park) — 4.8 mi, 333° NW
Purdon Crossing (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 006° N
Emerald Pool (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 012° N
China Dam (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 011° N
Edwards Crossing (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 028° NE
Heritage Museum (Museum) — 10.1 mi, 145° SE
North Fork American Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 10.3 mi, 136° SE · 4,161 acres
Auburn State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 10.6 mi, 138° SE
Yuba Rim Overlook (Viewpoint) — 11.1 mi, 336° NW
Plumas National Forest (National Forest) — 11.7 mi, 331° NW · 1.2M acres
North Fork American, California Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 11.8 mi, 119° SE · 12k acres
Giant Indian Statues (Public Artwork) — 21.6 mi, 182° S
General Gomez Arts (Gallery) — 22.0 mi, 181° S
Placer County Museum (Museum) — 22.3 mi, 182° S
Bernard House (Museum) — 22.6 mi, 182° S
McCann Stadium (Stadium) — 22.7 mi, 182° S

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