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Lynwood California Map

Explore Lynwood, 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 Lynwood, California

How to Use This Lynwood, California Map

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

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

Latitude	33.923959
Longitude	-118.201655
Population	67,265
Density	5364.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	90262
Area Code	310, 424
County Seat	Los Angeles
School District	Lynwood Unified School District

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About Lynwood, California

Lynwood is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 67,265. The population density is 5364.8 people per km². Lynwood is located at 33.9240°N, 118.2017°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Lynwood is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 90262.

Lynwood maintains a steady, industrious presence within the sprawling, sun-drenched expanse of the Los Angeles Basin. It lies 1.7 miles south of South Gate, CA (from South Gate, CA: bearing 179°T), and is situated 8.6 miles south-southeast of Los Angeles. The landscape here is characterized by a flat, urbanized terrain that stretches toward the horizon, where the distant, hazy silhouette of the San Gabriel Mountains provides a sharp contrast to the low-lying architecture of the neighborhoods. The Los Angeles River flows just two miles away, acting as a concrete artery that guides the movement of water and air through the region. Within the residential grid, Carnation Park serves as a vital green focal point, offering a modest space where the golden afternoon light filters through the trees, casting long, quiet shadows across the pavement while the persistent hum of the freeway system serves as a constant, rhythmic pulse for the daily life of Lynwood.

Founding narratives for Lynwood are rooted in the transformation of vast, open tracts of land into a structured, working-class enclave during the early twentieth century. The earth here, once part of expansive ranchos, was subdivided and repurposed to accommodate the rapid growth of the region as the population pushed outward from the urban center. Over the decades, Lynwood transitioned from its agricultural origins into a dense, interconnected residential hub, shaped by the steady migration of families seeking opportunity in the burgeoning industrial landscape. The history of Lynwood is written in the architecture of its modest bungalows and the evolving composition of its streets, reflecting the persistent, hardworking spirit of those who settled in this part of the valley to build their lives amidst the changing tides of the American West.

Economic life in Lynwood is defined by a diverse collection of small-to-medium enterprises, retail corridors, and service-oriented businesses that support the day-to-day needs of its residents. The infrastructure is heavily integrated into the regional transportation network, facilitating the movement of goods and labor across the wider metropolitan area. While the local economy focuses on commercial activity rather than large-scale academic institutions, the proximity to the educational resources found throughout the Los Angeles Basin ensures that students have access to a broad range of training and vocational opportunities. As the sun sets, the local industrial zones and storefronts quiet down, leaving behind an atmosphere of pragmatic endurance that defines the professional backbone of Lynwood.

Cultural expression in Lynwood is a vibrant reflection of the diverse communities that call the area home, often finding its voice in local festivals, community gatherings, and the shared appreciation for regional sports. The social fabric is enriched by a deep connection to the broader Southern California tradition of high school athletics, which frequently serves as a rallying point for neighborhood pride and collective identity. Landmarks within the vicinity speak to a legacy of growth, while the proximity to the Morningside Park Reservoir offers a rare, quiet perspective on the water management systems that keep the region functional. Famous individuals who have emerged from the area, such as the musician Kevin Costner, are recognized for their contributions to the arts, yet the true cultural vitality of Lynwood remains in the everyday interactions of its people, the scent of street food on a warm evening, and the quiet resilience of a neighborhood that continues to define its own future.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lynwood Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 336° NW
South Gate Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 031° NE
Imperial Courts Recreation Center (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 284° W
Endless Miles (Public Artwork) — 2.2 mi, 270° W
Los Amigos Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.2 mi, 069° E
Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum (Museum) — 3.3 mi, 223° SW
Paramount Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 139° SE
Paramount Mayors on Stone Plaques (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 139° SE
Stay Gallery (Gallery) — 4.1 mi, 074° E
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 074° E
Citadel Outlets (Attraction) — 6.4 mi, 026° NE
Cinemark Carson and XD (Cinema) — 6.5 mi, 212° SW
K1 Speed Indoor Karting (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 228° SW
Regency Norwalk 8 (Cinema) — 6.9 mi, 101° E
Multi-Purpose Room (Theatre) — 7.0 mi, 120° SE
Band of Vices (Gallery) — 7.1 mi, 347° N
Still Life Studio (Arts Centre) — 8.1 mi, 347° N
Newman Recital Hall in Hancock Foundation (Theatre) — 8.1 mi, 324° NW
USC Fisher Museum of Art (Museum) — 8.2 mi, 323° NW
Longview Point (Viewpoint) — 8.2 mi, 170° S
Residency Art Gallery (Gallery) — 8.2 mi, 281° W
Tutor Campus Center Piano (Attraction) — 8.2 mi, 324° NW
Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.9 mi, 150° SE · 1,777 acres
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 15.2 mi, 198° S · 8,946 acres
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 17.1 mi, 323° NW · 24k acres
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 19.3 mi, 017° N · 454k acres
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 19.3 mi, 017° N · 662k acres
San Gabriel Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 24.7 mi, 025° NE · 36k acres

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