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Indio California Map

Explore Indio, 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 Indio, California

How to Use This Indio, California Map

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

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	Indio
State	California (CA)
County	Riverside County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	33.731639
Longitude	-116.235971
Population	89,137
Density	1035.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	92201, 92202, 92203, 92241
Area Code	714
County Seat	Riverside
School District	Desert Sands Unified School District

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About Indio, California

Indio is a locality in Riverside County, California, United States. It has a population of 89,137. The population density is 1035.8 people per km². Indio is located at 33.7316°N, 116.2360°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Indio is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 92201, 92202, 92203.

Indio serves as a sun-drenched anchor within a vast, arid basin, defined by an expansive horizon where the sky pulls tight against the earth. It lies 3.7 miles northwest of Coachella, CA (from Coachella, CA: bearing 319°T), and is situated 9.1 miles east of Palm Desert. The air here holds a dry, ancient weight, carrying the scent of parched soil and the subtle, rhythmic heat that defines the desert floor. To the north, the jagged silhouette of the Indio Hills rises like a calcified wave, marking the boundary of a landscape that feels both immense and intimate. The Whitewater River carves a quiet, often invisible path through the region, while the nearby Indio Canyon provides a deeper sense of the geological theater that shapes the daily passage of shadows across the valley.

Founders of Indio recognized the potential in this dry expanse, transforming the dust of the early frontier into a place of rooted permanence. The arrival of the railroad acted as a catalyst, pulling the settlement from a mere stop into a functional hub where the commerce of the rails met the ambition of the desert. Early growth was tied to the endurance of those who saw the value in the fertile, sun-baked soil, establishing a legacy of cultivation that persists in the town’s character. This history is not merely a collection of dates, but a continuous effort to harness the stark environment, turning the dry plains into a space for human endeavor and community growth.

Agriculture remains the lifeblood of Indio, with rows of date palms and citrus groves testifying to the ingenuity of local irrigation and labor. The economy thrives on the seasonal pulse of harvest and the constant movement of goods, supported by infrastructure that bridges the gap between rural production and modern necessity. Educational institutions and local commerce provide a steady framework for the population, fostering a workforce that understands the demands of an inland climate. Even in the bustle of daily industry, there is an awareness of the surrounding desert, a reminder that the prosperity of Indio relies on the careful stewardship of the land’s limited resources.

Cultural life in Indio vibrates with the energy of major annual festivals that draw visitors from across the globe, turning the quiet heat into a stage for international performance and art. Residents often gather at Doug York Plaza, a central point of congregation that anchors the social rhythm of the neighborhood. While the Aqueduct Jeep Trail offers a rugged path for those seeking to explore the raw beauty of the desert, others find stillness near the waters of Lake Cahuilla. The spirit of the place is captured in the bright, unfiltered light of the afternoon, which casts long, sharp shadows and illuminates the resilience of a people who have made a home in the sun.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Dominguez Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 169° S
Miles Avenue Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 139° SE
Coachella Valley History Museum (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 134° SE
Indio Community Center & Park (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 201° S
Indio's Municipal Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 055° NE
Santa Rosa-San Jacinto Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 3.8 mi, 249° W · 195k acres
Santa Rosa And San Jacinto National Monument (National Monument) — 3.8 mi, 249° W · 280k acres
Santa Rosa Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 245° SW
Road Trip (Public Artwork) — 4.6 mi, 204° SW
Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.1 mi, 304° NW · 7,243 acres
Thomas P. Genovese Memorial (Monument) — 5.1 mi, 223° SW
Pushwalla Palms (Nature Reserve) — 7.0 mi, 338° N
Old Car (Monument) — 7.1 mi, 339° N
Hidden Palms (Nature Reserve) — 7.2 mi, 328° NW
Hohmann (Gallery) — 7.2 mi, 266° W
Expressframe (Monument) — 7.3 mi, 265° W
Santa Rosa Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 7.6 mi, 200° S · 95k acres
Joshua Tree National Park (National Park) — 8.8 mi, 023° NE · 784k acres
Joshua Tree Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 9.2 mi, 014° N · 592k acres
Artists Center at The Galen (Gallery) — 9.5 mi, 266° W
Sunnylands Center & Gardens (Attraction) — 10.5 mi, 289° W
Coachella Valley Vista (Viewpoint) — 11.1 mi, 239° SW
Early Indian Fish Traps (Historic Ruins) — 11.1 mi, 175° S
Cahuila Petroglyphs (Attraction) — 11.2 mi, 174° S
The Show (Theatre) — 11.5 mi, 300° NW
San Bernardino National Forest (National Forest) — 11.8 mi, 210° SW · 683k acres
Theater (Theatre) — 12.6 mi, 289° W
Mary Pickford Theatre (Cinema) — 13.5 mi, 285° W
Park Imperial South House (Attraction) — 16.7 mi, 287° W
Flak 37 88mm Gun (Attraction) — 16.9 mi, 294° NW

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