Explore Oakley, 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 Oakley, 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 Oakley.
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 | Oakley |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 37.996149 |
| Longitude | -121.693624 |
| Population | 43,357 |
| Density | 1055.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 94561 |
| Area Code | 510 |
| County Seat | Martinez |
| School District | Liberty Union High School District |
Oakley occupies a unique position upon the landscape where the expansive influence of the Pacific makes itself felt in the lingering coastal fog. It lies 4.6 miles north-northwest of Brentwood, CA (from Brentwood, CA: bearing 349°T), and is situated 5.1 miles east of Antioch. The terrain surrounding Oakley shifts from open fields into the gentle, uneven ground of Lone Tree Valley, which sits only four miles away. To the north, the waters of Big Break create a reflective boundary, while the proximity of the Contra Costa Canal provides a narrow, vital artery for the region. On clear days, the distant, hazy silhouette of the Coast Ranges marks the horizon, framing the sky in a soft, muted violet during the twilight hours. The air here holds a distinct, salt-tinged clarity that settles over the land as the sun dips low, illuminating the golden, tinder-dry grasses of the late summer season.
Oakley evolved from its early days as a modest agricultural settlement into a place defined by its steady, industrious pace. The local economy was long anchored by the productivity of the soil, with orchards and expansive farms shaping the rhythm of the seasons for generations. Even as modern transit and infrastructure have altered the landscape, the legacy of that agrarian labor remains etched into the character of the region. Nearby, the presence of Jersey Island suggests the long-standing connection between the residents and the complex, shifting hydrology of the surrounding waterways. Today, the focus has shifted toward a blend of suburban growth and support for local commerce, maintaining a quiet persistence that mirrors its historical roots. The labor of the past continues to inform the stability of the present, ensuring that Oakley retains a sense of grounded purpose.
Oakley fosters a character shaped by the open sky and the quiet, deliberate pace of its residents as they gather in communal spaces like Civic Center Park. The park serves as a central point of assembly, offering a place for reflection or casual interaction beneath the expansive canopy of native trees. While the region remains largely understated, it serves as a gateway to the broader natural beauty found at Clifton Court Forebay, which lies twelve miles to the south. Cultural life here is marked by seasonal events that bring neighbors together, reflecting a shared appreciation for the land and the changing light that defines the valley. Although Oakley does not seek the attention of the world, it provides a steady, honest environment for those who call it home. The quietude of the surroundings allows for a life lived with intention, far removed from the clamor of larger metropolitan centers.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oakley, California. Coordinates: 37.996149, -121.693624. 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 Oakley includes the ZIP code (94561), telephone area code (510), county seat of Contra Costa County (Martinez), and school district assignment (Liberty Union High 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. |