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Moraga California Map

Explore Moraga, 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 Moraga, California

How to Use This Moraga, California Map

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

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

Latitude	37.845693
Longitude	-122.123217
Population	16,870
Density	688.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	94556, 94570, 94575
Area Code	510
County Seat	Martinez
School District	Acalanes Union High School District

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About Moraga, California

Moraga is a locality in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It has a population of 16,870. The population density is 688.5 people per km². Moraga is located at 37.8457°N, 122.1232°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Moraga is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 94556, 94570, 94575.

Moraga defines a landscape where the golden light of late afternoon catches the tall, dry grasses of the Moraga Valley with a distinct, amber clarity. It lies 3.6 miles south of Lafayette, CA (from Lafayette, CA: bearing 190°T), and is situated 8.0 miles east-northeast of Oakland.

The air here carries a faint, salt-tinged memory of the Pacific Ocean, which lies only seven miles away, cooling the heat that gathers in the sheltered corridors of the terrain. To the east, the distant silhouette of the Coast Ranges anchors the horizon, while the local topography remains defined by the winding course of Indian Creek. Water remains a quiet presence in the vicinity, particularly at the Upper San Leandro Reservoir, where the surface often reflects the vast, shifting sky. Moraga Commons Park serves as the central point for local recreation, providing a green threshold for residents to walk under the shifting shadows of native trees. When the coastal fog drifts inland, it settles over the ridgelines, softening the sharp edges of the land into a muted, silver gray.

Historical development in Moraga reflects the slow transition from pastoral ranch lands into a residential enclave that values its quiet, deliberate pace. The local economy is largely sustained by professional services and small-scale retail, favoring a lifestyle that prioritizes intellectual engagement and community stability over heavy industrial growth. While the region once relied on agricultural output, today the economic pulse is steady, influenced by its proximity to larger intellectual and professional hubs. Residents often find themselves balancing the demands of modern work with the persistent, quiet rhythm of a place that feels purposefully removed from the frenetic energy of nearby urban centers. The infrastructure of the area supports this balance, maintaining a character that remains focused on education and residential comfort rather than commercial expansion.

Cultural life in Moraga is characterized by a strong emphasis on civic participation and the celebration of local traditions throughout the changing seasons. Notable landmarks like the Moraga Commons Park act as the primary stage for community gatherings, where the social fabric of the neighborhood is woven through seasonal events and public festivities. Education is a cornerstone of the local identity, as the presence of Saint Mary’s College of California brings a scholarly influence and a collegiate energy to the local atmosphere. While the area maintains a modest profile, it has been home to individuals such as the author Jack London during his earlier years, whose creative spirit seems to linger in the quietude of the surroundings. The collective character of Moraga remains grounded in a shared appreciation for the intersection of academic pursuit and the natural beauty of the surrounding oak savanna.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Moraga Commons Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 169° S
Mulholland Open Space Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 315° NW
Sculpture of Saint John Baptist de La Salle (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 111° E
Painted Rock (Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 012° N
SMC Letters (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 129° SE
Lafayette/Moraga Trail (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 054° NE
Lafayette Community Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 050° NE
Lafayette Reservoir (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 339° N
Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 104° E
Fistulation (Public Artwork) — 3.2 mi, 007° N
Dapper’s Rest (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 234° SW
The Grand View (Viewpoint) — 3.6 mi, 228° SW
Water tank (Historic Ruins) — 3.6 mi, 223° SW
Ask Jeeves Planetarium (Museum) — 3.6 mi, 239° SW
Tien MegaDome Theater (Cinema) — 3.6 mi, 240° SW
Chabot Space and Science Center (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 239° SW
The Browning Monument (Historic Ruins) — 4.2 mi, 237° SW
Mills College Art Museum (Museum) — 5.4 mi, 217° SW
Aron Art Center (Arts Centre) — 5.4 mi, 216° SW
Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 027° NE
Gray Wolf (Attraction) — 6.4 mi, 187° S
California Condor (Attraction) — 6.4 mi, 188° S
Eagle (Attraction) — 6.4 mi, 188° S
Jaguar (Attraction) — 6.4 mi, 187° S
Peralta Hacienda Historical (Museum) — 6.5 mi, 232° SW
Mount Diablo State Park (State Park) — 7.4 mi, 080° E
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.8 mi, 185° S · 81k acres
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 16.1 mi, 265° W · 113k acres
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 20.3 mi, 259° W · 8,946 acres
San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.4 mi, 332° NW · 43k acres

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