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Hawthorne California Map

Explore Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne, California

How to Use This Hawthorne, California Map

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

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

Latitude	33.916403
Longitude	-118.352575
Population	88,083
Density	5587.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	90250, 90251, 90304
Area Code	310, 424
County Seat	Los Angeles
School District	Centinela Valley Union High School District

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About Hawthorne, California

Hawthorne is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 88,083. The population density is 5587.2 people per km². Hawthorne is located at 33.9164°N, 118.3526°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Hawthorne is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 90250, 90251, 90304.

Hawthorne occupies a flat expanse of the coastal plain where the Pacific Ocean exerts a subtle, saline influence upon the evening air. The horizon remains wide and unobstructed, though on the clearest days, the Santa Monica Mountains trace a faint, jagged silhouette against the northern sky. Water moves with quiet purpose through the Dominguez Channel, a vital artery that bisects the landscape and reminds residents of the complex drainage patterns beneath the pavement. Residents often seek a moment of quiet reflection at Hawthorne Memorial Park, a green refuge that offers a contrast to the relentless grid of the surrounding streets. As the sun dips low, the light takes on a distinct, amber quality, softening the edges of the urban terrain and casting long shadows across the neighborhoods of Hawthorne.

Founding narratives of Hawthorne reflect the restless energy of early twentieth-century growth, when developers sought to carve a distinct identity out of the open fields. The early settlers were drawn to the promise of the Pacific Ocean breeze and the potential for agricultural prosperity, eventually transitioning the land into a residential hub that expanded in tandem with the burgeoning aerospace industry. Hawthorne grew not through sudden fortune, but through a steady accumulation of families and laborers who recognized the utility of its position near the transit corridors. The legacy of those early years persists in the architectural character of the older districts, where modest bungalows stand as quiet witnesses to the decades of transition that have shaped the modern face of Hawthorne.

Industrial ambition defines much of the economic life of Hawthorne, which has long served as a critical node for aviation and advanced engineering firms. The presence of these industries creates a unique atmosphere where the hum of high-tech production blends with the daily rhythms of local commerce and small business. Infrastructure is dominated by the expansive web of freeways that function as the town's primary arteries, facilitating the movement of goods and people toward Basin One or the bustling trade centers of the region. While the area does not house a major university, it draws upon the intellectual resources of the wider metropolitan region to support a workforce that is deeply integrated into the aerospace and logistics sectors, ensuring that Hawthorne remains a functional, industrious place.

Cultural expression in Hawthorne is a mosaic of influences that reflect the diverse backgrounds of its citizens, often finding manifestation in the local festivals that gather families throughout the year. While the town does not host its own professional sports franchises, the proximity to major stadiums means that the fervor for athletics is a constant, vibrant thread in the social fabric. Famous individuals, such as the Beach Boys, carry the spirit of the local landscape into the global consciousness, forever linking the name of Hawthorne to the harmonies of California music. Beyond the reach of the Pacific Ocean and the nearby Morningside Park Reservoir, life here is defined by a sense of quiet resilience, a place where people go about their days against a backdrop of constant, rhythmic movement.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Hawthorne Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 088° E
Jim Thorpe Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 146° SE
Wiseburn Walking Path (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 259° W
The Armillary Sphere (Public Artwork) — 1.6 mi, 276° W
Chester L Washington Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 087° E
MBS Screening Room (Cinema) — 2.1 mi, 240° SW
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Inglewood IMAX (Cinema) — 2.1 mi, 015° N
Residency Art Gallery (Gallery) — 2.2 mi, 016° N
Glenn M. Anderson Park (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 204° SW
Sepulveda Bridge Widening (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 246° SW
Wonder of Dinosaurs (Museum) — 3.1 mi, 183° S
Miracle Theater (Theatre) — 3.1 mi, 001° N
Westchester Playhouse (Theatre) — 3.5 mi, 339° N
Imperial Hill (Viewpoint) — 3.5 mi, 287° W
Centinela Adobe (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 342° N
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 239° SW
Bo Bridges Gallery (Gallery) — 4.0 mi, 236° SW
Potter's Ensemble (Gallery) — 4.1 mi, 210° SW
Roundhouse Aquarium (Aquarium) — 4.2 mi, 237° SW
Hermosa Beach Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 4.3 mi, 213° SW
Torrance Cultural Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 5.4 mi, 175° S
K1 Speed Indoor Karting (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 139° SE
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 8.6 mi, 201° S · 8,946 acres
Topanga State Park (State Park) — 13.1 mi, 318° NW
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 13.4 mi, 346° N · 24k acres
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 22.9 mi, 026° NE · 454k acres
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 23.2 mi, 019° N · 662k acres

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