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Panorama City California Map

Explore Panorama City, 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 Panorama City, California

How to Use This Panorama City, California Map

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

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	Panorama City
State	California (CA)
County	Los Angeles County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	34.224726
Longitude	-118.449805
Population	74,000
Density	6400.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	91402, 91412
Area Code	626
County Seat	Los Angeles

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About Panorama City, California

Panorama City is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 74,000. The population density is 6400.0 people per km². Panorama City is located at 34.2247°N, 118.4498°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 91402, 91412.

Panorama City serves as a sprawling, sun-drenched expanse of urban development characterized by its flat, expansive terrain and the persistent, golden light of the inland afternoons. It lies 1.9 miles south-southwest of Arleta, CA (from Arleta, CA: bearing 212°T), and is situated 2.6 miles north of Van Nuys. The physical character of Panorama City is defined by its mid-century grid, where wide boulevards stretch toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Santa Monica Mountains on the horizon. Water flows through the landscape in subtle, engineered ways, most notably marked by the Pacoima Wash, which channels the runoff of the region just a mile away, while the Pacoima Spreading Grounds sit two miles distant, quietly managing the precious water table beneath the dry soil. The air here carries the dry, warm scent of an inland basin, where the shadows grow long and sharp across the pavement as the day matures into a quiet, dusty twilight.

Development in Panorama City arrived as a bold experiment in suburban planning, transforming what was once open agricultural land into a dense, residential grid during the postwar years. The vision for Panorama City was rooted in the optimism of the mid-twentieth century, intended to provide a modern, organized environment for a rapidly growing population seeking a new start in the West. As the decades passed, the architecture of the early years—low-slung, functional homes and commercial centers—became a canvas for successive waves of families who have since layered their own histories onto the original blueprints. This evolution from a planned development into a vibrant, multifaceted neighborhood reflects the broader, persistent growth of the region, where the original intentions of the founders have been continuously reshaped by the people who live here.

Economic life in Panorama City thrives through a diverse mixture of retail, light industrial, and service-oriented enterprises that keep the local pulse steady and industrious. While large-scale manufacturing has shifted over time, the infrastructure of the area remains essential, with major transit arteries serving as the primary conduits for the daily movement of goods and workers. Education and professional development are supported by nearby institutions that provide a steady stream of skilled labor, ensuring that Panorama City remains a vital participant in the regional economy. The daily hum of commerce, from small, family-owned storefronts to expansive shopping plazas, creates a rhythm of life that is practical and deeply rooted in the necessity of getting things done, day in and day out.

Cultural character in Panorama City manifests in the vibrant, everyday interactions of its residents and the communal spaces that anchor the neighborhood, such as the Panorama Recreation Center, which serves as a vital hub for local activity. While major professional sports teams play their games in the larger arenas of the region, the local spirit is often found in neighborhood gatherings, local festivals, and the shared experiences of a diverse populace. The influence of famous figures who once traversed these streets adds a layer of quiet legacy to the area, though the true spirit of Panorama City lies in the resilience and energy of those who currently walk its sidewalks. On weekends, many residents seek the open space of the Hansen Flood Control Basin for a change of scenery, or perhaps venture toward the Oak Spring Trail for a deliberate walk through the rugged, inland landscape that lies beyond the urban edge.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sepulveda Recreation Center (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 300° NW
Andres and Maria Cardenas Recreation Center (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 201° S
Tobias Avenue Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 357° N
North Hills Community Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 291° W
Future Memories (Public Artwork) — 1.2 mi, 178° S
Tree Disguise (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 001° N
Chapel of the Cross Lutheran (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 332° NW
Workaholics -- The House (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 193° S
Cold Creek Valley Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 144° SE
Terminator 2: Judgment Day -- Truck Jump into Creek (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 296° NW
Valley Relics Museum (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 255° W
Sepulveda Reservoir (Recreation Area) — 3.2 mi, 206° SW
Camino Real Bell (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 348° N
HTLAMS auditorium (Theatre) — 3.8 mi, 182° S
ArcLight (Cinema) — 4.9 mi, 192° S
Lookout Point (Viewpoint) — 5.2 mi, 058° NE
Ark Theatre (Theatre) — 5.3 mi, 131° SE
Laemmle Town Center 5 (Cinema) — 5.6 mi, 217° SW
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 6.2 mi, 027° NE · 454k acres
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 6.2 mi, 027° NE · 662k acres
Art House of Tailoring (Arts Centre) — 6.2 mi, 157° SE
Little Ass Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 6.5 mi, 066° NE
L.A. Connection Comedy Theatre (Arts Centre) — 7.1 mi, 123° SE
Secret Forest Los Angeles (Gallery) — 7.2 mi, 123° SE
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 7.4 mi, 161° S · 24k acres
Angeles Other (National Forest) — 7.4 mi, 012° N · 400 acres
Bowser's Castle (Historic Castle / Fort) — 7.8 mi, 138° SE
Meet Mario, Luigi & Princess Peach (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 138° SE
Topanga State Park (State Park) — 7.8 mi, 211° SW
Magic Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 10.1 mi, 021° N · 12k acres

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