Maywood California Map
Explore Maywood, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Maywood, California
| City | Maywood |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 33.986681 |
| Longitude | -118.185349 |
| Population | 25,138 |
| Density | 8281.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 90270 |
| Area Code | 310, 424 |
| County Seat | Los Angeles |
| School District | Los Angeles Unified School District |
About Maywood, California
Maywood is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 25,138. The population density is 8281.4 people per km². Maywood is located at 33.9867°N, 118.1853°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Maywood is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 90270.Maywood occupies a flat, industrious stretch of land within the expansive Los Angeles Basin, defined by its modest elevation and proximity to the urban core. The Los Angeles River flows just one mile from the center of Maywood, acting as a concrete artery that channels the region's runoff toward the south. To the distant northeast, the San Gabriel Mountains rise as a jagged, purple-hued silhouette against the afternoon sky, their peaks often catching the last remnants of daylight. The ground here is composed of deep alluvial soils, creating a stable, level plain that has supported human activity for generations. On quiet evenings, the air carries a dry, warm weight, reflecting the inland climate that persists far from any cooling influence of the open water.
Maywood emerged from agricultural roots to become a compact hub of manufacturing and production, shaped by the steady expansion of the regional economy. Early land use favored the development of small-scale industry, which eventually transformed the character of the grid into a dense network of warehouses and workshops. This industrial heritage remains visible today, as the clatter of machinery and the movement of freight define the daily rhythm of the neighborhood. The local economy relies heavily on these light manufacturing sectors, providing a steady, if utilitarian, pulse to the area. While the landscape has been heavily modified by development, the resilience of the local workforce ensures that Maywood continues to serve as an essential link in the broader production chain of the basin.
Cultural life in Maywood thrives through a vibrant, tight-knit community that gathers frequently at the Ymca, a LREC that serves as a vital anchor for social interaction and recreation. The streets reflect a diverse heritage, with local festivals and neighborhood gatherings adding a layer of color to the otherwise pragmatic urban environment. Residents often navigate the local grid with a familiarity that ignores the anonymity of the surrounding sprawl, favoring long-standing connections and communal support. While Maywood does not lay claim to grand monuments or world-famous institutions, it possesses a persistent, honest spirit that sustains those who call it home. The proximity of Hazard Reservoir provides a rare, quiet point of interest for those seeking a brief respite from the relentless pace of the surrounding environment.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Ymca (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 082° E
- Freedom Park Athletic Field (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 261° W
- Veterans Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 144° SE
- Ernest Debs Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 235° SW
- Citadel Outlets (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 052° NE
- Hispanic American Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 119° SE
- Whittier Boulevard Arch (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 022° N
- Regency Commerce 14 (Cinema) — 2.8 mi, 040° NE
- Immemorial to Spiraling Ecologies of East LA (Public Artwork) — 3.6 mi, 023° NE
- Band of Vices (Gallery) — 3.6 mi, 316° NW
- Mexican American All Wars Memorial (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 354° N
- Vincent Price Art Museum (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 031° NE
- Edison Center for the Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 4.3 mi, 030° NE
- Stay Gallery (Gallery) — 4.4 mi, 137° SE
- Still Life Studio (Arts Centre) — 4.5 mi, 323° NW
- Hauser & Wirth (Gallery) — 5.0 mi, 326° NW
- Go For Broke National Education Center (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 325° NW
- East West Players (Theatre) — 5.4 mi, 325° NW
- Cinepolis (Cinema) — 5.5 mi, 079° E
- The Latino Museum (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 318° NW
- Orpheum Theatre (Theatre) — 5.6 mi, 314° NW
- North Main and Mission (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 347° N
- Angeles Other (National Forest) — 14.0 mi, 037° NE · 400 acres
- Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 14.6 mi, 311° NW · 24k acres
- San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 14.8 mi, 019° N · 454k acres
- Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 14.8 mi, 019° N · 662k acres
- California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 18.1 mi, 224° SW · 8,946 acres
- San Gabriel Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 20.4 mi, 027° NE · 36k acres
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About This Maywood Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Maywood, California. Coordinates: 33.986681, -118.185349. 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 Maywood includes the ZIP code (90270), telephone area code (310, 424), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Los Angeles Unified School District).
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 | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
