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Lucas Valley-Marinwood California Map

Explore Lucas Valley-Marinwood, 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 Lucas Valley-Marinwood, California

How to Use This Lucas Valley-Marinwood, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Lucas Valley-Marinwood, 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 Lucas Valley-Marinwood.

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	Lucas Valley-Marinwood
State	California (CA)
County	Marin County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	38.040509
Longitude	-122.576482
Population	6,259
Density	421.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	94903
Area Code	510
County Seat	San Rafael
School District	Dixie Elementary School District

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About Lucas Valley-Marinwood, California

Lucas Valley-Marinwood is a locality in Marin County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,259. The population density is 421.7 people per km². Lucas Valley-Marinwood is located at 38.0405°N, 122.5765°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94903.

Lucas Valley-Marinwood possesses a landscape defined by the quiet intersection of golden grasslands and the deep, verdant shadows of the Marinwood Open Space. It lies 4.2 miles north of San Anselmo, CA (from San Anselmo, CA: bearing 357°T), and is situated 4.7 miles north-northwest of San Rafael. The terrain here rises in gentle swells, catching the Pacific light that spills across the ridges before reaching the Pacific Ocean just four miles to the west. Miller Creek winds through the lower reaches of the landscape, providing a narrow, shaded corridor that sustains the local flora during the long, dry summers. On the horizon, the distant forms of the Coast Ranges serve as a stoic backdrop to the changing colors of the sky. Residents often look toward the Gallinas Valley, where the air holds a stillness that feels removed from the frantic pace of the wider world.

Agriculture and residential development have long defined the rhythm of life in Lucas Valley-Marinwood, shifting from early pastoral uses to the suburban character seen today. The local economy remains closely tied to the broader professional landscape of the region, though the internal focus emphasizes the preservation of its quiet, wooded character. Commerce here is modest and functional, serving the daily needs of those who live among the oaks and open spaces. Growth has been measured, reflecting a desire to maintain the balance between human habitation and the natural environment that defines the local economy of land and housing. Even as the decades pass, the area retains a sense of intentional design, where the architecture respects the contours of the earth rather than imposing upon them.

Cultural life in Lucas Valley-Marinwood finds its expression in the communal use of the Marinwood Open Space, where neighbors gather to walk or enjoy the late afternoon haze. The Bay View Trail provides a path for those seeking a vantage point over the landscape, offering a perspective that stretches toward the distant, shimmering Pacific Ocean. George Lucas, the filmmaker whose work has shaped global imagination, famously chose this setting for his creative headquarters, leaving a distinct mark on the local legacy. Residents might occasionally catch a glimpse of the water or think of the nearby Childrens Island, which sits as a quiet landmark in the memory of the region. Life here moves with a steady, deliberate grace, anchored by the simple beauty of the oak savanna and the cool, drifting fog that rolls in from the coast.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lucas Valley Open Space Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — locality lies within
Marinwood Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 058° NE
Terra Linda/Sleepy Hollow Divide Open Space Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 171° S
Jerry Russom Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 148° SE
Petaluma Marsh Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 031° NE
Bartolini Gallery (Museum) — 3.5 mi, 136° SE
Showcase Theatre (Theatre) — 3.5 mi, 136° SE
California State Lands Commission (State Resource Management Area) — 3.6 mi, 050° NE
Marcia Lois Grimm (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 083° E
San Pablo Bay Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.9 mi, 102° E
China Camp State Park (State Park) — 4.6 mi, 123° SE
San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 4.6 mi, 123° SE
Nike Missile Site (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 126° SE
Atherton Avenue Bayland (Nature Reserve) — 5.0 mi, 030° NE
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 5.1 mi, 120° SE
Fryer Trust Bayland (Nature Reserve) — 5.1 mi, 027° NE
Marin County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 150° SE
Marin Museum of the American Indian (Museum) — 5.4 mi, 344° N
Marin Art & Garden Center, Ross (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 168° S
Little Carson Falls (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 217° SW
San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.5 mi, 040° NE · 43k acres
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 6.6 mi, 266° W · 113k acres
China Camp Historic Area (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 114° SE
The Phoenix Collection Tea Museum (Museum) — 7.1 mi, 254° W
Tamalpais Maiden (Public Artwork) — 7.1 mi, 156° SE
The Rosebowl (Monument) — 7.6 mi, 162° S
Sitting Bull Rock and memorial (Monument) — 8.0 mi, 178° S
Mount Tamalpais West Point (Viewpoint) — 8.6 mi, 186° S
Point Reyes National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 9.5 mi, 232° SW · 135k acres
Bat House (Historic Ruins) — 11.8 mi, 103° E

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