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Merced California Map

Explore Merced, 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 Merced, California

How to Use This Merced, California Map

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

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

Latitude	37.302163
Longitude	-120.482968
Population	86,333
Density	1433.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	95340, 95348, 95341, 95343, 95344
Area Code	408, 669
County Seat	Merced
School District	Merced Union High School District

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About Merced, California

Merced is a locality in Merced County, California, United States. It has a population of 86,333. The population density is 1433.4 people per km². Merced is located at 37.3022°N, 120.4830°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Merced is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 95340, 95348, 95341.

Merced occupies a flat expanse of the Central Valley where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered under a sky that shifts from pale, dusty blue to a deep, bruised violet at dusk. It lies 7.6 miles east-southeast of Atwater, CA (from Atwater, CA: bearing 114°T), and is situated 9.4 miles southeast of Winton. The land here holds the heat of the day long into the evening, radiating warmth up through the pavement and into the cooling air. A mile away, the quiet flow of Bear Creek marks the landscape, its banks providing a sliver of shade amidst the open fields that define the regional geography. To the east, the jagged, snow-dusted silhouette of the Sierra Nevada looms on the distant horizon, a constant, silent reminder of the higher country that stands seventy-two miles from the center of town. Five miles out, the waters of Yosemite Lake offer a still, reflective surface that breaks the monotony of the surrounding plains.

Merced began its trajectory as a critical junction for the expansion of the rail lines that once stitched the state together, transforming a collection of agricultural outposts into a vital transit hub. The arrival of the railroad dictated the early layout of the streets, creating a grid that still organizes the movement of people and goods today. Over the decades, the settlement evolved from a dusty depot into a center of commerce, drawing its strength from the fertile soil and the industrious nature of those who arrived to work the orchards and fields. Bob Hart Square serves as a central focal point for the community, acting as a physical anchor for the historical memory of the place while life continues to move forward around its perimeter.

Agriculture remains the primary engine of the local economy, with vast orchards and processing facilities defining the industrial character of the region. The infrastructure is geared toward the efficient transport of these goods, supported by a network of highways that facilitate the flow of commerce across the valley. In recent years, the presence of the University of California has introduced a new layer of intellectual and economic energy, bringing a younger demographic and a focus on research and innovation that complements the traditional reliance on the land. This blend of academic pursuit and agricultural labor creates a singular rhythm, where the quiet intensity of harvest seasons meets the vibrant, cyclical energy of a growing university campus.

Cultural life in Merced reflects a blend of rural heritage and the evolving interests of a diverse population that gathers for seasonal festivals and community celebrations. While major professional sports teams remain distant, the local spirit thrives in high school rivalries and the emerging excitement surrounding collegiate athletics at the university. Landmarks like the historic theater and various heritage buildings provide a sense of continuity, grounding the inhabitants in a shared past. The air often carries the scent of dry grass and ripening crops, a sensory reminder of the agrarian cycles that govern the pace of daily existence. Famous individuals, such as the athlete Greg Louganis, have roots in the region, contributing to a sense of local pride that resonates through the social fabric of the community.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lens 360 (Arts Centre) — 0.0 mi, 236° SW
Applegate Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 359° N
Macias Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 173° S
Merced Youth Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 255° W
Big Rufus (Public Artwork) — 5.1 mi, 037° NE
Carol Tomlinson-Keasey Memorial Quad (Monument) — 5.5 mi, 036° NE
Merced Vernal Pools and Grassland Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 5.8 mi, 048° NE
Grasslands Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 9.1 mi, 224° SW · 30k acres
Merced National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.3 mi, 219° SW · 7,642 acres
San Luis National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.8 mi, 246° SW · 36k acres
Double T Acres Ag Museum (Museum) — 22.7 mi, 276° W
Turlock Community Theater (Theatre) — 23.5 mi, 305° NW
Pat Portwood (Monument) — 23.8 mi, 305° NW
Palace Market (Monument) — 23.9 mi, 304° NW
Stan State Art Space (Gallery) — 24.1 mi, 304° NW
Christmas Tree Lane (Attraction) — 24.2 mi, 308° NW
University Art Gallery (Gallery) — 25.7 mi, 307° NW
Volta State Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 27.0 mi, 243° SW
Sierra Artists Gallery (Gallery) — 31.1 mi, 066° NE
The Northern Mariposa Country History Center (Museum) — 32.3 mi, 029° NE
Stanislaus National Forest (National Forest) — 32.7 mi, 034° NE · 901k acres
Vista Point (Viewpoint) — 34.1 mi, 270° W
Sierra National Forest (National Forest) — 34.6 mi, 062° NE · 1.3M acres
McHenry Museum (Museum) — 36.6 mi, 310° NW
Brenden Modesto 18 (Cinema) — 36.8 mi, 310° NW
The Cowboy Museum (Museum) — 37.8 mi, 328° NW
Eastwood Ravine Trestle Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 37.9 mi, 357° N

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