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Lawndale California Map

Explore Lawndale, 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 Lawndale, California

How to Use This Lawndale, California Map

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

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

Latitude	33.888435
Longitude	-118.353143
Population	31,807
Density	6227.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	95452, 90260
Area Code	408, 669, 310, 424
County Seat	Los Angeles
School District	Centinela Valley Union High School District

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About Lawndale, California

Lawndale is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 31,807. The population density is 6227.6 people per km². Lawndale is located at 33.8884°N, 118.3531°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Lawndale is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 95452, 90260.

Lawndale defines its own quiet horizon, occupying a level expanse where the air often carries a faint, salt-tinged promise of the Pacific Ocean just three miles to the west. It lies 2.0 miles south of Hawthorne, CA (from Hawthorne, CA: bearing 180°T), and is situated 3.6 miles north of Torrance. The topography remains remarkably consistent, providing a steady foundation for residential streets that stretch toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Santa Monica Mountains. Residents navigate the local landscape with an awareness of the Dominguez Channel, which carves its path only a mile away, acting as a functional artery for the region. Within the neighborhood, the Dan McKenzie Community Gardens offers a green respite, its cultivated soil serving as a living testament to the local commitment to shared earth. Sunlight here possesses a unique, golden quality that seems to linger on the stucco walls and quiet lawns as the afternoon settles into the evening.

Lawndale traces its development to the early twentieth century, growing steadily from its agricultural roots into a hub of suburban industry and commerce. The local economy has shifted over the decades, moving away from large-scale cultivation to become a place where small businesses and light industrial enterprises thrive in harmony. Workers often commute through the surrounding Basin One, a four-mile stretch that anchors the broader regional infrastructure and provides a necessary transit corridor. Life in Lawndale hums with the steady energy of a place that values productivity, yet it maintains a measured pace that resists the frantic nature of the nearby metropolis. The history of the area is etched into the very layout of its streets, which were designed to accommodate the steady migration of families seeking a stable and accessible place to call their own.

Lawndale fosters a distinct cultural character that reflects the diverse threads of the people who have made their lives here. Public spaces like the Dan McKenzie Community Gardens serve as quiet hubs where neighbors gather, reinforcing a social fabric that feels both grounded and unpretentious. The proximity to the coast ensures that the cool, damp marine layer frequently drifts inland, softening the edges of the day and cooling the pavement after the heat of the sun. While Lawndale maintains a modest profile, it has occasionally served as a backdrop for the creative arts, even attracting the attention of figures like the legendary musician Brian Wilson, who spent formative years in the vicinity. Events and school activities keep the calendar full, ensuring that the rhythm of daily life remains connected to the aspirations of the younger generation. The spirit of the place endures in the simple, honest beauty of a neighborhood that knows exactly what it is and finds contentment in its own clear identity.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Rogers/Anderson Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 090° E
Bollinger Gymnasium (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 077° E
Alondra Community Regional Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 099° E
Alondra Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 111° E
Glenn M. Anderson Park (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 249° W
Wonder of Dinosaurs (Museum) — 1.1 mi, 185° S
Undulate (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 062° NE
MBS Screening Room (Cinema) — 2.0 mi, 297° NW
Potter's Ensemble (Gallery) — 2.6 mi, 231° SW
Sepulveda Bridge Widening (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 288° W
Sequoia Sempervirens (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 232° SW
Hermosa Beach Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 234° SW
Bo Bridges Gallery (Gallery) — 3.3 mi, 265° W
Torrance Cultural Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 3.4 mi, 171° S
Roundhouse Aquarium (Aquarium) — 3.5 mi, 264° W
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Inglewood IMAX (Cinema) — 4.0 mi, 008° N
Residency Art Gallery (Gallery) — 4.1 mi, 009° N
Old Town Music Hall (Theatre) — 4.2 mi, 299° NW
K1 Speed Indoor Karting (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 121° SE
Imperial Hill (Viewpoint) — 4.5 mi, 311° NW
Miracle Theater (Theatre) — 5.0 mi, 001° N
Centinela Adobe (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 349° N
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 6.8 mi, 206° SW · 8,946 acres
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 15.3 mi, 348° N · 24k acres
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 24.5 mi, 025° NE · 662k acres
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 24.7 mi, 024° NE · 454k acres

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