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Niles California Map

Explore Niles, 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 Niles, California

How to Use This Niles, California Map

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

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

Latitude	37.583669
Longitude	-121.987122
Population	9,800
Density	1200.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	94536
Area Code	510
County Seat	Oakland

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About Niles, California

Niles is a locality in Alameda County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,800. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². Niles is located at 37.5837°N, 121.9871°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94536.

Niles occupies a unique position where the rugged terrain meets the influence of the Pacific Ocean just seven miles to the west. It lies 1.9 miles east-southeast of Union City, CA (from Union City, CA: bearing 116°T), and is situated 2.4 miles north of Fremont. The landscape is defined by the proximity of the Coast Ranges, which cast long, cooling shadows over the valley floor as the sun dips low. Water flows through the region via the steady path of Alameda Creek, providing a vital corridor for local wildlife and quiet reflection. Residents often find respite in the greenery of Niles Community Park, a space that bridges the gap between the developed streets and the natural world. Farther out, the rugged descent of Tehan Falls offers a stark contrast to the gentle, golden slopes that dominate the horizon.

Niles carries the echoes of a transformative past, having once served as a primary hub for the nascent film industry that flourished in the early twentieth century. This legacy of motion pictures shaped the local economy, drawing visionaries and workers who built the foundations of the current commercial district. Today, the economy has shifted toward a blend of small-scale enterprise and service, maintaining a deliberate distance from the frenetic pace of larger urban centers. The influence of the railway remains a tangible fiber of the local character, connecting the quiet streets to the wider rhythm of the state. Commerce in Niles favors the independent proprietor, ensuring that the marketplace retains a distinct, human-scale presence.

Cultural life in Niles thrives on a devotion to history and a slow, intentional pace of daily interaction that values neighborly connection. The historic architecture serves as a living museum, where the storefronts reflect the aesthetic sensibilities of a bygone era of silent cinema. Notable events often celebrate this cinematic heritage, drawing visitors who wish to experience the unique atmosphere of the neighborhood. While many individuals have passed through, the silent film star Charlie Chaplin remains the most globally recognized figure associated with the early production work done here. Landmarks like the remnants of the old rail lines serve as a physical reminder of the progress that once defined the valley, grounding the modern experience of Niles in its own enduring story.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 140° SE
Fishing Pier (boating, swimming, dogs not allowed) (Attraction) — 0.7 mi, 167° S
Armed Forces memorial plaque (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 134° SE
Fremont Art Association (Gallery) — 0.7 mi, 133° SE
Alameda Creek Regional Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 167° S
Smith's Cottage Gallery (Gallery) — 0.8 mi, 130° SE
Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 217° SW
Vallejo Mill Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 0.9 mi, 118° SE
Pacific Bus Museum (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 172° S
Vargas Plateau Regional Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 101° E
Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 355° N
Ciné Lounge (Cinema) — 2.1 mi, 168° S
Expression8 Art Gallery (Gallery) — 2.1 mi, 168° S
Meyers Dry Creek Garden (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 316° NW
Marvegos Fine Arts School (Arts Centre) — 2.8 mi, 134° SE
The Hiram Davis Property (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 154° SE
Japanese Teahouse (Historic Ruins) — 3.7 mi, 244° SW
Deer Park (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 244° SW
Sky Zone (Theme Park) — 3.7 mi, 190° S
Ardenwood Forge (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 241° SW
Irvington Monument (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 157° SE
Made Up Theatre (Theatre) — 3.8 mi, 157° SE
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.4 mi, 185° S · 81k acres
Eden Landing Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 5.5 mi, 263° W
Mount Diablo State Park (State Park) — 17.0 mi, 014° N
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 19.0 mi, 240° SW · 113k acres
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 27.2 mi, 239° SW · 8,946 acres

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