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Lafayette California Map

Explore Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, California

How to Use This Lafayette, California Map

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

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	Lafayette
State	California (CA)
County	Contra Costa County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	37.885758
Longitude	-122.11802
Population	25,391
Density	652.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	94549
Area Code	510
County Seat	Martinez
School District	Acalanes Union High School District

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About Lafayette, California

Lafayette is a locality in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It has a population of 25,391. The population density is 652.5 people per km². Lafayette is located at 37.8858°N, 122.1180°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Lafayette is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 94549.

Lafayette reveals its character through the winding path of Lafayette Creek, which carves a quiet, essential passage through the landscape. It lies 3.2 miles west-southwest of Walnut Creek, CA (from Walnut Creek, CA: bearing 244°T), and is situated 7.9 miles southwest of Concord. The terrain is defined by its intimacy with the land, where the golden grasses of summer turn brittle under a vast, open sky. Only nine miles separate these dry, sun-drenched slopes from the vast, salt-scented air of the Pacific Ocean. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Coast Ranges catch the fading light, casting long shadows across the local topography. Residents often find solace in the nearby Lafayette Reservoir, a singular body of water that mirrors the changing moods of the atmosphere. Happy Valley offers a sheltered basin where the air holds a stillness rarely found elsewhere, while Brook Street Park provides a humble, local sanctuary for those seeking a moment of quiet reflection under the canopy.

Lafayette grew from the steady labor of early settlers who recognized the fertility of the soil and the value of the surrounding woodland. Throughout its history, the local economy transitioned from agrarian pursuits to a more modern, professional character that sustains the daily needs of its inhabitants. Industry here does not roar with the smoke of factories but moves with the measured pace of commerce and service-oriented enterprise. The rhythm of the work day is dictated by the movement of people traveling between their residences and the larger metropolitan centers nearby. Business owners and residents alike contribute to a stable economic foundation that keeps the infrastructure sound and the public spaces well-maintained. This enduring focus on quality of life remains the primary engine for the ongoing development of Lafayette.

Lafayette fosters a cultural spirit that favors education, community engagement, and an appreciation for the natural environment. The local calendar is punctuated by seasonal events that bring neighbors together, strengthening the social bonds that define the collective experience. Landmarks throughout the area serve as reminders of a heritage that values both preservation and progress. Among the figures who have called this place home, the writer and illustrator Maurice Sendak remains a notable presence in the cultural memory of those who appreciate his profound influence on literature. Daily life moves with a deliberate, thoughtful cadence, where the quality of light at dusk often softens the edges of the streets and homes. Whether attending a local gathering or walking the paths of Brook Street Park, there is a consistent sense of belonging that defines the experience of living here.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Fistulation (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 016° N
Lafayette/Moraga Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 048° NE
Lafayette Reservoir (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 228° SW
Briones Regional Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 028° NE
Briones/Las Trampas Trail - land bank (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.3 mi, 097° E
Painted Rock (Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 187° S
Lafayette Community Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 135° SE
Mulholland Open Space Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 205° SW
Sculpture of Saint John Baptist de La Salle (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 171° S
SMC Letters (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 173° S
Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society (Museum) — 3.5 mi, 043° NE
Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 4.4 mi, 143° SE
Ivan Dickson Memorial (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 319° NW
Labyrinth (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 356° N
Alhambra Creek Valley Staging Area (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 357° N
Tien MegaDome Theater (Cinema) — 5.8 mi, 217° SW
Ask Jeeves Planetarium (Museum) — 5.8 mi, 216° SW
Chabot Space & Science Center Amphitheater (Theatre) — 5.8 mi, 217° SW
Briones Valley Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 5.9 mi, 273° W
Water tank (Historic Ruins) — 6.1 mi, 207° SW
The Browning Monument (Historic Ruins) — 6.3 mi, 217° SW
Townsend Amphitheater (Theatre) — 6.7 mi, 264° W
Mount Diablo State Park (State Park) — 7.0 mi, 092° E
Lawrence Hall of Science 3D Theater (Cinema) — 7.0 mi, 266° W
Lawrence Planetarium (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 266° W
Concord Historical Museum (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 037° NE
Worth Ryder Art Gallery (Gallery) — 7.6 mi, 262° W
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.6 mi, 185° S · 81k acres
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 16.8 mi, 256° W · 113k acres
San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.2 mi, 327° NW · 43k acres

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