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Oakdale California Map

Explore Oakdale, 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 Oakdale, California

How to Use This Oakdale, California Map

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

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

Latitude	37.766595
Longitude	-120.847154
Population	23,181
Density	1437.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	95361
Area Code	408, 669
County Seat	Modesto
School District	Oakdale Joint Unified School District

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About Oakdale, California

Oakdale is a locality in Stanislaus County, California, United States. It has a population of 23,181. The population density is 1437.8 people per km². Oakdale is located at 37.7666°N, 120.8472°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Oakdale is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 95361.

Oakdale occupies a broad, sun-drenched expanse of the Central Valley where the flat plains begin to lean toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Coast Ranges. It lies 5.3 miles east-northeast of Riverbank, CA (from Riverbank, CA: bearing 66°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-northwest of Waterford.

The Stanislaus River flows quietly through the landscape, providing a vital artery that sustains the surrounding fields and provides a cooling presence during the long, dry summers. Five miles to the north, the waters of Woodward Reservoir catch the sharp, clear light of the afternoon, mirroring the wide sky above. Within the town limits, Clarence E. Wood Park offers a quiet space where the native vegetation marks the transition between suburban life and the wilder, tinder-dry grasses of the region. Ten miles away, the subtle topography of Shirley Gulch hints at the complex geology that lies beneath the fertile topsoil. The air here carries the scent of dust and ripening crops, a reminder that Oakdale exists in a space defined by the slow movement of earth and water.

Oakdale traces its roots to the mid-nineteenth century, growing from a modest crossroads into a center for the surrounding agricultural industry. The economy remains deeply tethered to the land, with expansive orchards and cattle ranches providing the backbone of local productivity. This region has long been recognized as a primary producer of almonds, a crop that defines the rhythm of the seasons and the cycle of labor for many families. While regional markets have shifted over time, the industrial focus remains centered on processing and transporting the bounty of these vast, irrigated plains. The quiet efficiency of these operations keeps the pace of life steady, favoring a practical approach to work and community growth.

Cultural life in Oakdale centers on the preservation of its ranching heritage and a deep-seated pride in its western identity. The town is widely recognized for its annual rodeo, an event that draws visitors to witness traditional skills performed in the dust of the arena. Notable landmarks include the historic structures that line the downtown corridor, serving as physical anchors to the legacy of the early settlers. Among those who have called this place home, the legendary country singer Merle Haggard spent a significant portion of his life here, finding inspiration in the rugged simplicity of the local landscape. Everyday life moves with a deliberate, unadorned quality, reflecting a population that values the integrity of a hard day's work and the comfort of the familiar.

Nearby Outdoor Places

The Cowboy Museum (Museum) — 0.0 mi, 076° E
Valley View Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 025° NE
Oak Valley Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 227° SW
T L Davis Youth Sports Park (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 154° SE
Oakdale Golf & Country Club (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 066° NE
Stanley Wakefield Wilderness Area (Local Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 047° NE
Langworth Town Site (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 252° W
Riverbank Historical Museum (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 247° SW
Galaxy Theater (Cinema) — 6.1 mi, 248° W
The Horseless Carriage Garage (Museum) — 8.1 mi, 284° W
Caboose train monument (Monument) — 8.2 mi, 284° W
Escalon First Fire Station Monument (Monument) — 8.2 mi, 284° W
Paperboy Statue (Public Artwork) — 11.7 mi, 223° SW
McHenry Museum (Museum) — 11.8 mi, 223° SW
Mistlin Gallery (Gallery) — 12.1 mi, 224° SW
Brenden Modesto 18 (Cinema) — 12.1 mi, 224° SW
Clarence Smit Museum (Museum) — 14.7 mi, 263° W
Turlock Lake State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 16.6 mi, 126° SE
San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.7 mi, 260° W · 15k acres
University Art Gallery (Gallery) — 16.8 mi, 182° S
Christmas Tree Lane (Attraction) — 17.3 mi, 178° S
Turlock Community Theater (Theatre) — 18.5 mi, 177° S
Caswell Memorial State Park (State Park) — 18.6 mi, 256° W
Stan State Art Space (Gallery) — 18.7 mi, 180° S
Eastwood Ravine Trestle Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 18.9 mi, 072° E
Red Hills (Nature Reserve) — 22.4 mi, 074° E
San Luis National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 32.0 mi, 188° S · 36k acres
Stanislaus National Forest (National Forest) — 32.7 mi, 049° NE · 901k acres
Yosemite National Park (National Park) — 53.2 mi, 080° E · 743k acres

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