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McSwain California Map

Explore McSwain, 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 McSwain, California

How to Use This McSwain, California Map

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

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

Latitude	37.312929
Longitude	-120.596339
Population	4,480
Density	287.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	95301, 95341
Area Code	408, 669
County Seat	Merced
School District	Merced Union High School District

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About McSwain, California

McSwain is a locality in Merced County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,480. The population density is 287.0 people per km². McSwain is located at 37.3129°N, 120.5963°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 95301, 95341.

McSwain occupies a stretch of fertile, sun-drenched land defined by the quiet persistence of the inland plains. It lies 2.5 miles south-southeast of Atwater, CA (from Atwater, CA: bearing 164°T), and is situated 6.3 miles west of Merced. The landscape around McSwain remains open and expansive, characterized by golden grasses that turn brittle and amber under the intense heat of the summer sun. Bear Creek traces a modest path through the terrain just two miles away, offering a narrow ribbon of riparian green that contrasts with the dusty fields. To the far east, the distant, snow-dusted peaks of the Sierra Nevada silhouette the horizon during the clear, sharp mornings of winter. Residents often gather at Albiani Park, a local space that serves as a quiet sanctuary only two miles from the main thoroughfares.

McSwain emerged from the industrious expansion of the regional agricultural economy, where the rhythm of life is dictated by the harvest cycles of the Central Valley. Early laborers transformed the surrounding earth into productive acreage, establishing a foundation of farming and packing that continues to anchor the local livelihood. Modern industry in McSwain relies on this deep-rooted connection to the soil, supporting a network of processing facilities and logistical hubs that keep the region connected to wider markets. The pace of work here moves with the deliberate, measured cadence of machinery and seasonal labor. While the economy has diversified, the spirit of the place remains firmly tethered to the industrious heritage of its founding families.

Cultural character in McSwain manifests in the shared quietude of neighbors who value a steady, unpretentious way of life. The community maintains a modest scale, where social life often centers on the simple pleasures of outdoor gatherings or the annual cycles of local harvest events. Yosemite Lake, situated ten miles away, provides a rare, still expanse of water where residents seek relief from the afternoon heat during the long, dry months. The air in McSwain carries the scent of sun-warmed dust and dry stalks, a sensory reminder of the agrarian reality that defines the region. While few individuals of global celebrity have emerged from these plains, the people who call McSwain home contribute to a distinct, resilient identity that prizes substance over spectacle.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Albiani Park (Local Park) — 2.3 mi, 010° N
Unamed Park (Local Park) — 2.3 mi, 035° NE
Atwater Memorial Ball Park (Local Recreation) — 2.3 mi, 349° N
Lens 360 (Arts Centre) — 6.3 mi, 097° E
Grasslands Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 7.3 mi, 181° S · 30k acres
The Heart of Livingston (Public Artwork) — 8.6 mi, 305° NW
Merced National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.8 mi, 182° S · 7,642 acres
McConnell State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 9.2 mi, 318° NW
Carol Tomlinson-Keasey Memorial Quad (Monument) — 10.2 mi, 069° E
Merced Vernal Pools and Grassland Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 10.6 mi, 066° NE
San Luis National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.9 mi, 231° SW · 36k acres
Great Valley Grasslands State Park (State Park) — 14.1 mi, 266° W
Double T Acres Ag Museum (Museum) — 16.5 mi, 276° W
Turlock Community Theater (Theatre) — 18.3 mi, 315° NW
Pat Portwood (Monument) — 18.5 mi, 314° NW
Palace Market (Monument) — 18.6 mi, 313° NW
Stan State Art Space (Gallery) — 18.7 mi, 312° NW
Christmas Tree Lane (Attraction) — 19.1 mi, 317° NW
University Art Gallery (Gallery) — 20.5 mi, 315° NW
Volta Wildlife Area (National Conservation Area) — 20.6 mi, 236° SW · 6,633 acres
Volta State Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 22.0 mi, 234° SW
Vista Point (Viewpoint) — 27.9 mi, 268° W
McHenry Museum (Museum) — 31.6 mi, 316° NW
Mistlin Gallery (Gallery) — 31.7 mi, 316° NW
Brenden Modesto 18 (Cinema) — 31.7 mi, 316° NW
The Cowboy Museum (Museum) — 34.2 mi, 336° NW
Riverbank Historical Museum (Museum) — 34.7 mi, 328° NW
Galaxy Theater (Cinema) — 35.0 mi, 326° NW
Stanislaus National Forest (National Forest) — 36.0 mi, 043° NE · 901k acres
Yosemite National Park (National Park) — 50.2 mi, 054° NE · 743k acres

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