La Crescenta-Montrose California Map
Explore La Crescenta-Montrose, 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 La Crescenta-Montrose, California
How to Use This La Crescenta-Montrose, California Map
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for La Crescenta-Montrose, 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 La Crescenta-Montrose.
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 | La Crescenta-Montrose |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 34.2322 |
| Longitude | -118.2353 |
| Population | 19,997 |
| Density | 2252.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 91214 |
| Area Code | 310, 424 |
| County Seat | Los Angeles |
| School District | Glendale Unified School District |
About La Crescenta-Montrose, California
La Crescenta-Montrose is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 19,997. The population density is 2252.3 people per km². La Crescenta-Montrose is located at 34.2322°N, 118.2353°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91214.La Crescenta-Montrose occupies a rugged expanse where the earth rises sharply toward the San Gabriel Mountains, which dominate the northern horizon with their formidable, sun-bleached ridges. The landscape is defined by the deep, natural incision of Goss Canyon, a basin that channels the dry heat of the inland air through the neighborhood. Residents often walk the paths near the Eagle Canyon Channel, where the seasonal movement of water carves subtle patterns into the silty, sun-baked ground. The proximity to the Little Gleason Forestry Plantation adds a layer of dense, verdant contrast to the otherwise arid slopes that characterize this elevated terrain. On quiet afternoons, the quality of light here turns a peculiar, bruised gold, illuminating the dust motes that drift above the chaparral.
La Crescenta-Montrose emerged from a transformation of agricultural roots, transitioning from early orchards to a residential enclave that maintains a distinct, independent rhythm. The local economy relies on a blend of service-based industries and small-scale enterprise, reflecting a steady, industrious pace that avoids the frantic pulse of larger urban centers. While the region lacks heavy manufacturing, the labor of past generations is evident in the layout of the streets and the enduring utility of its infrastructure. Many residents commute to surrounding districts, yet they return to a place that prioritizes stability and the quiet maintenance of property. This focus on domestic persistence ensures that the commercial corridors remain functional, serving the daily needs of those who dwell in the shadow of the peaks.
La Crescenta-Montrose finds its social center within the grounds of Two Strike Park, a space where the community gathers to enjoy the expanse of the inland sky. This protected area provides a necessary clearing, offering a rare, open vista that feels detached from the surrounding sprawl of concrete and asphalt. For those seeking more rigorous exploration, the Dark Canyon Trail offers a challenging ascent into the wilder reaches of the terrain. The cultural character of the region is marked by a deep appreciation for its specific geography, often celebrated through local events that highlight the resilience of the people living under the high, dry sun. Notable figures like the esteemed actor Paul Walker spent formative years in these surroundings, their personal histories becoming part of the quiet narrative of the slopes.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Two Strike Park (Local Park) — locality lies within
- Rosemont Preserve (Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 002° N
- Angeles Other (National Forest) — 0.6 mi, 091° E · 400 acres
- Our Community in the Foothills (Public Artwork) — 0.6 mi, 208° SW
- Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 0.8 mi, 081° E · 662k acres
- CVHS MacDonald Auditorium (Theatre) — 0.8 mi, 219° SW
- Winery Canyon Open Space (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 070° E
- Deukmejian Wilderness (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 319° NW
- San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 1.2 mi, 042° NE · 454k acres
- Crescenta Valley Community Regional Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 239° SW
- City of Glendale Verdugo Mountains Open Space (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 237° SW
- Cold Creek Valley Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 237° SW
- The Redoubt (Viewpoint) — 1.6 mi, 352° N
- Whites Art Framing & Restoration (Gallery) — 1.8 mi, 172° S
- Verdugo Mountains Open Space Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 190° S
- Alexandra Manukyan Art Studio (Gallery) — 2.1 mi, 166° S
- Tuna Canyon Detention Station (Historic Ruins) — 2.1 mi, 273° W
- Under The Oaks Theater (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 147° SE
- Sylias Hoyt Homestead (Historic Ruins) — 3.4 mi, 022° N
- Keith Memorial Chair (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 256° W
- Brand Family Gravesite (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 216° SW
- Letter "H" (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 198° S
- Center of the Universe (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 122° SE
- Burbank Christmas Tree (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 247° SW
- LATimes Auditorium (Cinema) — 5.3 mi, 147° SE
- AMC Burbank Town Center 8 (Cinema) — 5.5 mi, 233° SW
- Roslin Art Gallery (Gallery) — 5.8 mi, 192° S
- Egasse Braasch House -- The Good Will Hunting House (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 170° S
- Autry Museum of the American West (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 205° SW
- San Gabriel Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 11.9 mi, 081° E · 36k acres
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About This La Crescenta-Montrose Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of La Crescenta-Montrose, California. Coordinates: 34.2322, -118.2353. 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 La Crescenta-Montrose includes the ZIP code (91214), telephone area code (310, 424), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Glendale 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. |
