Le Grand California Map

About Le Grand, California

Le Grand is a locality in Merced County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,636. The population density is 600.4 people per km². Le Grand is located at 37.2286°N, 120.2482°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95333.

Le Grand rests under a wide, luminous sky, a landscape painted in broad strokes of sun-baked earth and the muted greens of agriculture. It lies 13.9 miles east-south-east of Merced, CA (from Merced, CA: bearing 111°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north of Chowchilla. The Merced River, a silver ribbon, threads its way through the valley floor, its banks fringed with willows that whisper in the dry breeze. Fields stretch towards the horizon, a patchwork quilt of crops that shift in hue with the seasons, from the pale gold of ripening wheat to the deep emerald of alfalfa. The air itself carries a subtle warmth, a gentle pressure that speaks of long, sun-drenched days, and in the distance, the distant mountains stand as a hazy, blue promise. This is a place where the rhythm of the land dictates the pulse of life, a legacy of the agricultural pioneers who first tilled these fertile soils. The economy of Le Grand is deeply rooted in the bounty of the earth, with orchards heavy with stone fruit and vast expanses dedicated to grain and vegetables. This agricultural heart has shaped the character of Le Grand, fostering a quiet resilience and a deep connection to the cycles of planting and harvest. Old farmhouses, weathered by decades of sun and wind, stand as silent witnesses to generations of hard work, their paint peeling like sunburnt skin, a testament to the enduring spirit of this valley.

About This Le Grand Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Le Grand, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.228554, -120.248234. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Le Grand and Merced County.

Detailed location data for Le Grand includes the ZIP code (95333), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Merced County (Merced), and school district assignment (Le Grand Union Elementary School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Le Grand is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.