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McKinleyville California Map

Explore McKinleyville, 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 McKinleyville, California

How to Use This McKinleyville, California Map

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

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	McKinleyville
State	California (CA)
County	Humboldt County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	40.951571
Longitude	-124.077357
Population	16,262
Density	300.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	95519
Area Code	530
County Seat	Eureka
School District	Northern Humboldt Union High School District

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About McKinleyville, California

McKinleyville is a locality in Humboldt County, California, United States. It has a population of 16,262. The population density is 300.7 people per km². McKinleyville is located at 40.9516°N, 124.0774°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95519.

McKinleyville spreads across a broad, elevated terrace that overlooks the Pacific Ocean from a quiet distance. It lies 5.6 miles north of Arcata, CA (from Arcata, CA: bearing 350°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north-northwest of Bayside. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Widow White Creek, which carves a path through the terrain as it approaches the salt air of the coast. To the east, the distant silhouettes of the Klamath Mountains shimmer against the horizon, providing a rugged backdrop to the rolling grasslands and patches of woodland. Residents often walk the grounds of Pierson Park, a local space that anchors the neighborhood where the fog frequently rolls in to soften the edges of the afternoon light. A few miles away, the Clam Beach Ponds offer a calm, freshwater contrast to the restless tides that shape the nearby shoreline.

McKinleyville grew from the quiet expansion of northern California, evolving from its early roots into a place that balances residential life with the industry of the surrounding region. The local economy draws much of its vitality from the timber and agricultural sectors, which have long defined the labor and character of the northern coast. While the bustling mills of the past have shifted, the spirit of hard work remains evident in the careful organization of the local commercial corridors. The proximity to the Arcata Community Forest allows for a steady appreciation of the timberland that once fueled the regional economy. Today, the town maintains a steady pace, reflecting the enduring influence of the forestry traditions that helped clear these lands for settlement.

McKinleyville carries a distinct cultural character shaped by the intersection of forest, field, and the vast, gray expanse of the Pacific Ocean. During the summer months, the hills turn a deep, tinder-dry gold, contrasting sharply with the deep green of the distant ridges. Residents often look toward the sea to observe the weather shifting across the water, or perhaps travel toward the Tsurai Trail for a glimpse into the deeper history of the coastline. While the town remains a modest center of daily life, it has occasionally served as a home to figures like the author Raymond Carver, whose writing captured the stark, quiet beauty of this northern landscape. Life here is punctuated by community gatherings at Pierson Park, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the flow of the year.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Pierson Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 245° SW
World's Tallest Totem Pole (Attraction) — 1.5 mi, 247° SW
Hiller Park Playground and Picnic Area (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 265° W
Azalea State Natural Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 180° S
Clam Beach County Park (Local Park) — 2.4 mi, 288° W
Mad River Bluffs (Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 266° W
North Stairs Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.5 mi, 266° W
Humboldt Bay Memorial (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 312° NW
Six Rivers National Forest (National Forest) — 2.9 mi, 346° N · 978k acres
Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.0 mi, 228° SW · 11k acres
Samoa State Marine Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 4.1 mi, 234° SW
Little River State Beach (State Park) — 4.2 mi, 336° NW
Buddha Statue (Public Artwork) — 4.2 mi, 147° SE
Shay Park Plaque (Monument) — 5.0 mi, 188° S
Charles Fulkerson Recital Hall (Theatre) — 5.2 mi, 181° S
John Van Duzer Theatre (Theatre) — 5.2 mi, 181° S
The Arcata Sanctuary (Arts Centre) — 5.5 mi, 186° S
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 5.8 mi, 340° N · 8,946 acres
Mad River Slough Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.9 mi, 192° S
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 215° SW
Donor Rock (Monument) — 8.3 mi, 336° NW
Blue Ox Millworks (Attraction) — 10.6 mi, 200° S
Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum (Museum) — 10.6 mi, 211° SW
Redwood National Park (National Park) — 10.8 mi, 034° NE · 194k acres
Humboldt Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 11.2 mi, 205° SW
Discovery Museum (Museum) — 11.4 mi, 204° SW
Dolason Barn (Historic Ruins) — 18.6 mi, 019° N
Hoopa Valley Museum (Museum) — 21.8 mi, 069° E
Elk Viewing (Attraction) — 28.5 mi, 006° N
Prairie Creek Visitor Center (Attraction) — 28.6 mi, 006° N

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