Explore Norco, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Norco, 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 Norco.
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 | Norco |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Riverside County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 33.931126 |
| Longitude | -117.548661 |
| Population | 26,316 |
| Density | 733.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 92860 |
| Area Code | 949 |
| County Seat | Riverside |
| School District | Corona-Norco Unified School District |
Norco occupies a distinctive expanse of inland terrain defined by its rugged, equestrian-focused character and expansive golden plains. It lies 2.4 miles south-southeast of Eastvale, CA (from Eastvale, CA: bearing 158°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west of Riverside. The landscape is defined by the presence of the Santa Ana River, which meanders through the lowlands, and the nearby waters of Lake Norconian, which reflect the vast, wide-open sky. To the distant horizon, the San Gabriel Mountains stand as a jagged, atmospheric silhouette that shifts in color from deep violet to pale blue as the sun descends. Residents often find solace in the quietude of Neil Snipes Park, where the dry, fragrant air carries the scent of sun-baked earth and wild grasses. This environment favors a pace of life that remains tethered to the rhythm of the land rather than the frantic pulse of the urban sprawl.
Norco emerged from a vision of agricultural independence, maintaining a commitment to animal husbandry and rural zoning that distinguishes it from its neighbors. The local economy thrives on a unique blend of horse-related enterprises, specialized retail, and small-scale commerce that supports the equestrian lifestyle. History remains etched in the architecture of the older districts, where wide streets were designed to accommodate riders as much as motor vehicles. Industry here avoids the heavy manufacturing of the past, opting instead for a deliberate preservation of the open space that defines the regional economy. By upholding these zoning traditions, Norco ensures that the connection between the people and their livestock remains an integral part of the daily cycle.
Cultural character in Norco is defined by a fierce devotion to self-reliance and an abiding love for the Western way of life. The community gathers for events that celebrate this heritage, turning public spaces into arenas for horsemanship and communal festivities. Notable landmarks include the historic sites surrounding Lake Norconian, which serve as quiet reminders of the area's mid-century development. While the town remains modest in its claims, it has been home to individuals of note, such as the legendary country music artist Merle Haggard, who once resided here and drew inspiration from the local grit. Every evening, as the light turns copper across the plains, Norco projects a sense of enduring stability that feels increasingly rare in the modern world.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Norco, California. Coordinates: 33.931126, -117.548661. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Norco includes the ZIP code (92860), telephone area code (949), county seat of Riverside County (Riverside), and school district assignment (Corona-Norco Unified School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |