Explore Lincoln, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Lincoln, 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 Lincoln.
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 | Lincoln |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Placer County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 38.874464 |
| Longitude | -121.292886 |
| Population | 49,757 |
| Density | 794.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 95648 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| County Seat | Auburn |
| School District | Western Placer Unified School District |
Lincoln presents a landscape defined by the expansive, sun-drenched plains of the Sacramento Valley, where the horizon stretches toward the distant silhouette of the Coast Ranges. It lies 7.6 miles north-northwest of Rocklin, CA (from Rocklin, CA: bearing 336°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north of Roseville. The terrain around Lincoln is a study in quiet transition, moving from the flat, fertile agricultural expanses into the subtle, undulating topography that gives way to the higher elevations further east. During the height of summer, the grasses turn a pale, brittle gold, catching a light that feels heavy and warm, while the cooling influence of the evening draws a thin, cooling haze across the open fields. Proximity to natural features such as the nearby Caperton Reservoir and the waters of Ingram Slough adds a quiet depth to the local geography, offering a contrast to the dry, oak-studded savanna that characterizes the broader region.
Railroad expansion served as the primary catalyst for the development of Lincoln, which traces its formal roots to the mid-nineteenth century when the arrival of the Central Pacific Railroad transformed a simple stop into a hub of activity. The industrial spirit of the early era was anchored by the presence of clay and the subsequent rise of a robust brick-manufacturing sector that defined the architecture and livelihood of the early residents. As the decades passed, Lincoln evolved from a transit point into a distinct settlement, with the legacy of its founding fathers still visible in the enduring structures that line the older streets. This historical foundation provided a sturdy framework, allowing Lincoln to grow from a utilitarian outpost into a place that retains a sense of its original, industrious purpose even as modern development reshapes its edges.
Economic life in Lincoln has shifted from its foundational brick-making roots toward a more diverse landscape of modern manufacturing, retail, and a significant residential sector that supports the broader regional economy. While the town maintains a connection to its agricultural heritage, the contemporary infrastructure is designed to facilitate commerce and commute, serving as a gateway between the quieter inland spaces and the faster pace of nearby urban centers. Educational needs are met by a well-integrated system of local schools, which provide the essential groundwork for students before they move toward the larger universities accessible in the wider region. The pulse of Lincoln is maintained by this steady hum of daily commerce, where the movement of goods and the routines of a growing population create a rhythm of steady, predictable progress.
Culture in Lincoln finds its most vibrant expression in the shared spaces that bring residents together, most notably the central grounds of McBean Park, where generations have gathered for athletics and local celebrations. The social calendar is punctuated by annual festivals that celebrate the history and harvests of the region, drawing people into the streets to mark the changing of the seasons. For those seeking the natural beauty of the area, the nearby Hidden Falls provides a destination for quiet reflection, while the rugged terrain of Doty Ravine remains a point of interest for those who appreciate the wilder aspects of the valley floor. Although Lincoln does not host major professional sports franchises, the community spirit is deeply invested in local youth and high school athletics, which remain a primary focus for weekend gatherings and neighborhood pride.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lincoln, California. Coordinates: 38.874464, -121.292886. 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 Lincoln includes the ZIP code (95648), telephone area code (530), county seat of Placer County (Auburn), and school district assignment (Western Placer 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. |