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North Highlands California Map

Explore North Highlands, 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 North Highlands, California

How to Use This North Highlands, California Map

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

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

Latitude	38.67132
Longitude	-121.372131
Population	49,327
Density	2161.3 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	95660
Area Code	530
County Seat	Sacramento
School District	Twin Rivers Unified School District

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About North Highlands, California

North Highlands is a locality in Sacramento County, California, United States. It has a population of 49,327. The population density is 2161.3 people per km². North Highlands is located at 38.6713°N, 121.3721°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95660.

North Highlands occupies a sprawling expanse of the flat, sun-drenched plains that define the northern reaches of the Sacramento Valley. It lies 1.2 miles west-northwest of Foothill Farms, CA (from Foothill Farms, CA: bearing 293°T), and is situated 9.8 miles northeast of Sacramento. The horizon here is vast and open, occasionally interrupted by the silhouettes of the distant Coast Ranges that rise 89 miles to the west. Within the immediate landscape, the gentle, winding path of Arcade Creek offers a subtle green respite from the pavement and suburban grids. Residents often seek the quiet corners of Larchmont Park, where the afternoon shadows stretch long across the dry, golden grasses. North Highlands maintains a character defined by the dry, Mediterranean heat that turns the earth to a pale, baked ochre by the end of every summer.

History in North Highlands remains deeply tethered to the expansive growth of the surrounding aviation and defense sectors that once dominated the regional economy. Early twentieth-century development shifted the land from open range to a bustling residential hub, largely influenced by the proximity of long-standing military installations. Today, the economy functions as a vital part of the greater metropolitan grid, balancing service-oriented businesses with the steady pulse of logistics and light industry. While the bustling storefronts and neighborhood workshops drive the daily commerce, the quiet influence of the nearby Strap Ravine serves as a reminder of the rugged, uncultivated terrain that exists just beyond the reach of the suburbs. North Highlands continues to adapt its industrial identity, moving from the legacy of mid-century infrastructure toward a diverse, modern workforce.

Cultural life in North Highlands thrives on the diversity of its residents, who bring a multifaceted energy to the local schools and shared public spaces. Life here follows a steady, unassuming pace, marked by the simple ritual of commuters navigating the highways and the weekend gatherings at community centers. For those looking to venture further afield, the Jedediah Smith Trail offers a path toward the recreational waters of Lake Natoma, a popular destination for those seeking a reprieve from the summer sun. The area has seen a few notable figures emerge from its ranks, including the accomplished actor LeVar Burton, whose early years were shaped by the regional environment. North Highlands fosters a sense of resilience and familiarity, where the dry breeze and the expansive sky provide a constant, grounding presence for every person who calls the neighborhood home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

McClellan Air Force Base (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 230° SW
Freedom Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 282° W
Base Headquarters (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 231° SW
Sunrise Recreation and Park District 7 (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 101° E
Holyoke Nature Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 128° SE
Del Paso Regional Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 180° S
Bob French Memorial (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 072° E
Arcade Creek Nature Area (Local Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 128° SE
Haggin Oaks Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.3 mi, 201° S
Outdoor Ampitheater (Theatre) — 3.8 mi, 145° SE
Country Club Cinema (Cinema) — 4.4 mi, 186° S
Effie Yeaw Nature Center (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 139° SE
United Artist Arden Fair 6 (Cinema) — 5.7 mi, 209° SW
Sacramento Valley Live Steamers Railroad Museum (Museum) — 5.8 mi, 142° SE
Run For The Roses (Public Artwork) — 5.8 mi, 223° SW
California State Lands Commission (State Resource Management Area) — 6.2 mi, 208° SW
Raging Waters Sacramento (Theme Park) — 6.5 mi, 212° SW
Roseville Utility Exploration Center (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 018° N
Roseville Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 7.0 mi, 042° NE
Roseville Telephone Museum (Museum) — 7.3 mi, 041° NE
Shepard Garden Art Center (Arts Centre) — 8.0 mi, 216° SW
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 8.2 mi, 107° E
Maidu Museum (Museum) — 8.2 mi, 056° NE
Pinckney Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 8.6 mi, 104° E
Viewpoint | Photographic Art Center (Gallery) — 8.7 mi, 221° SW
The Sacramento Comedy Spot (Theatre) — 8.8 mi, 222° SW
Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.3 mi, 202° S · 7,119 acres
South Fork American River (Wild & Scenic River) — 20.6 mi, 071° E · 5,570 acres
Eldorado National Forest (National Forest) — 32.5 mi, 055° NE · 703k acres

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