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Highland California Map

Explore Highland, 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 Highland, California

How to Use This Highland, California Map

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

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	Highland
State	California (CA)
County	San Bernardino County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	34.113473
Longitude	-117.165729
Population	56,999
Density	1185.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	92346, 92359
Area Code	909
County Seat	San Bernardino
School District	Redlands Unified School District

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About Highland, California

Highland is a locality in San Bernardino County, California, United States. It has a population of 56,999. The population density is 1185.0 people per km². Highland is located at 34.1135°N, 117.1657°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Highland is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 92346, 92359.

Highland rises from the earth as a transition between the arid, sun-bleached plains and the imposing, jagged silhouettes of the San Bernardino Mountains that loom thirteen miles to the northeast. It lies 2.4 miles southeast of Del Rosa, CA (from Del Rosa, CA: bearing 126°T), and is situated 4.8 miles east-northeast of San Bernardino. The landscape is defined by the sharp, dramatic relief of Cook Canyon, where the shadows lengthen early in the afternoon, casting a cool, slate-gray mantle over the soil. Water moves through this dry territory with purpose, most notably through the channel of City Creek, which carves its way through the local topography just one mile from the residential core. The quality of the light here is intense and unfiltered, bleaching the grasses to a pale straw color by mid-summer and highlighting the stark, mineral-rich textures of the earth. Near the quiet basin of Patton Basin, the air holds a singular stillness, broken only by the dry rustle of scrub brush as the wind moves down from the higher elevations.

Founding narratives of Highland are anchored in the agricultural promise of the nineteenth century, when the promise of fertile soil and reliable water drew settlers to cultivate the land. These early residents recognized the utility of the terrain, transforming the brush into groves that flourished under the relentless, golden sun. Over the decades, the character of Highland shifted from a collection of isolated homesteads into a structured, organized grid that respects the natural contours of the basin. The development was not abrupt but rather a slow accumulation of labor, as families cleared the land and built structures that could withstand the heat of the summer and the occasional tremors that remind inhabitants of the fault lines beneath their feet. This history remains visible in the older, weathered architecture that persists among the more modern additions, serving as a quiet reminder of the people who first broke the ground.

Economic vitality in Highland relies upon a blend of regional commerce and local service industries that sustain the daily requirements of its inhabitants. While the area lacks the massive industrial footprints of larger metropolitan centers, it supports a steady flow of enterprise, with local infrastructure designed to manage the constant movement of goods across the inland corridors. Education and public services form the backbone of the workforce, ensuring that the necessary functions of a growing population are met with consistency. Residents often look toward nearby academic institutions for specialized training, while the local roads and utility grids provide the essential framework for a life that is tethered to the broader regional economy. The rhythm of the work day is dictated by the movement of traffic along the major thoroughfares, which act as the primary arteries for the commerce that sustains the prosperity of Highland.

Cultural life in Highland manifests through a deep appreciation for the natural environment, with residents frequently utilizing the McKinley Firebreak for exercise and a vantage point over the basin. The proximity to the National Childreaus Forest offers a rugged reprieve, providing a space where the scent of pine and dry earth replaces the hum of the suburban environment. Community gatherings often center around Cunningham Park, a space that hosts local events and serves as a gathering point for families looking to enjoy the cooling temperatures of the evening. Though Highland does not host major professional sports franchises, the spirit of competition is found in the local schools and the enduring interest in regional athletic programs. The town maintains a distinct identity, one that values the quietude of its inland position and the simple, enduring beauty of the hills that frame the horizon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Santa Ana River Wash Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 0.4 mi, 132° SE
East Highlands Ranch Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 181° S
Aurantia Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 097° E
Highland Open Space (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 278° W
San Bernardino National Forest (National Forest) — 1.6 mi, 019° N · 683k acres
Canyon Oaks Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 315° NW
San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District (Local Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 121° SE
Créatif Art Studio (Gallery) — 3.8 mi, 195° S
Redlands Historical Museum Association (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 194° S
Smiley Brothers Statue (Public Artwork) — 4.2 mi, 195° S
Redlands Bowl (Theatre) — 4.3 mi, 195° S
Norton Air Force Base Museum (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 262° W
Outdoor Theatre (Theatre) — 5.2 mi, 184° S
San Bernardino Other (National Forest) — 5.6 mi, 254° W · 31 acres
Panorama Point (Viewpoint) — 6.2 mi, 162° S
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Memorial (Monument) — 7.3 mi, 265° W
Route 66 Rendezvous Cruisin' Hall of Fame (Monument) — 7.3 mi, 265° W
Original McDonald's Restaurant (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 276° W
Historic Original McDonald's Museum (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 276° W
Deep Creek, California Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 7.5 mi, 026° NE · 9,721 acres
Historical Society and Museum of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 296° NW
Primer Mcdonal's (Attraction) — 7.7 mi, 277° W
Heaps Peak Arboretum (Attraction) — 8.3 mi, 002° N
Site of Politana (Historic Ruins) — 8.3 mi, 255° W
Lake Arrowhead Queen (Attraction) — 9.7 mi, 352° N
Crown Village Clock Tower (Attraction) — 9.9 mi, 142° SE
Unborn Child Memorial (Monument) — 10.3 mi, 232° SW
Sand To Snow National Monument (National Monument) — 10.7 mi, 085° E · 277k acres
San Gorgonio Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 10.7 mi, 085° E · 65k acres
Pacific Crest Trail National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 11.2 mi, 011° N · 1,886 acres

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