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Monrovia California Map

Explore Monrovia, 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 Monrovia, California

How to Use This Monrovia, California Map

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

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

Latitude	34.163984
Longitude	-117.984646
Population	37,931
Density	1074.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	91016, 91017
Area Code	310, 424
County Seat	Los Angeles
School District	Monrovia Unified School District

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About Monrovia, California

Monrovia is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 37,931. The population density is 1074.3 people per km². Monrovia is located at 34.1640°N, 117.9846°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Monrovia is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 91016, 91017.

Monrovia rests upon a landscape defined by the rugged ascent of the San Gabriel Mountains toward the north. It lies 1.4 miles west-northwest of Duarte, CA (from Duarte, CA: bearing 296°T), and is situated 8.3 miles east of Pasadena. The terrain slopes gently from these heights, carving through the earth toward the nearby Sawpit Wash and the deeper recesses of Ruby Canyon. Golden grasses turn brittle under the summer sun, catching a sharp, clear light that emphasizes the contrast between the dry foothills and the distant peaks. Monrovia experiences a climate that favors long, warm days, with the air cooling significantly as the sun dips behind the mountain ridges. Beyond the immediate terrain, the landscape opens into a broad basin that stretches toward the horizon.

Monrovia traces its origins to the expansion of regional agriculture, evolving from vast citrus groves into a hub of diverse industry. Orchards once dominated the local economy, their scent of orange blossoms famously carrying on the wind before the land transitioned to accommodate modern commerce and manufacturing. Today, the economy sustains itself through a blend of specialized technical firms and a vibrant commercial district that preserves the scale of earlier decades. Residents often walk the streets of the old center, where the architecture reflects a steady, industrious development over the last century. The rhythm of work remains tied to the regional network of transit, though Monrovia maintains a distinct independence from the surrounding sprawl.

Monrovia cultivates a character rooted in its public spaces, where Monrovia Library Park serves as a quiet center for reflection and social life. The town honors its heritage through the preservation of historic homes that line the older streets, often sheltered by mature trees. Notable individuals such as the author Upton Sinclair once found a home in these quiet neighborhoods, drawn by the stillness of the foothills. Throughout the year, local events bring people together to celebrate the specific traditions that define the spirit of the people here. Whether hiking the Upper Winter Creek Trail or participating in seasonal gatherings, the residents maintain a connection to the land that remains constant despite the passage of time.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Monrovia Wilderness Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — locality lies within
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 0.4 mi, 079° E · 454k acres
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 0.4 mi, 079° E · 662k acres
Canyon Park, Boy Scouts of America (Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 360° N
Canyon Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 351° N
Monrovia Canyon Park (Nature Reserve) — 0.9 mi, 346° N
Recreation Park (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 185° S
Duarte Wilderness Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 090° E
Waterfall (Viewpoint) — 1.5 mi, 353° N
The "M" (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 257° W
Deer Park Lodge (Historic Ruins) — 2.3 mi, 028° NE
California State Lands Commission (State Resource Management Area) — 2.4 mi, 088° E
Santa Fe Reservoir (Recreation Area) — 2.5 mi, 157° SE
Sierra Madre City Parkland (Local Park) — 2.7 mi, 282° W
Angeles Other (National Forest) — 2.8 mi, 280° W · 400 acres
Mount Wilson Trail (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 276° W
Lizzies Trail Inn (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 276° W
The Jim Heasley Oak (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 276° W
Sturtevant Falls (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 329° NW
Creative Arts Group (Arts Centre) — 3.9 mi, 270° W
Gilb Museum Of Arcadia Heritage (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 236° SW
Sierra Madre Memorial Cannon (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 268° W
Sierra Madre Memorial Wall (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 268° W
Wisteria Vine, Worlds Largest Blossoming Plant (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 277° W
Cabin ruins (Historic Ruins) — 4.5 mi, 288° W
San Gabriel Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 5.3 mi, 358° N · 36k acres
Five Minimalist Poems (Public Artwork) — 5.4 mi, 245° SW
Duke Art Gallery (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 111° E
Black Box Theater (Theatre) — 5.6 mi, 111° E
Warehouse Theater (Theatre) — 5.6 mi, 111° E

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