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Patterson California Map

Explore Patterson, 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 Patterson, California

How to Use This Patterson, California Map

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

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

Latitude	37.475876
Longitude	-121.153882
Population	23,781
Density	1179.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	95363
Area Code	408, 669
County Seat	Modesto
School District	Patterson Joint Unified School District

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About Patterson, California

Patterson is a locality in Stanislaus County, California, United States. It has a population of 23,781. The population density is 1179.1 people per km². Patterson is located at 37.4759°N, 121.1539°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Patterson is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 95363.

Patterson occupies a sprawling expanse of flat, fertile earth where the horizon stretches wide under a relentless, brilliant sky. It lies 12.4 miles north-northwest of Newman, CA (from Newman, CA: bearing 331°T), and is situated 13.7 miles south-southwest of Modesto. The landscape remains defined by the open plains that shimmer with intense heat during the long summer months, casting a golden haze over the fields. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Coast Ranges rise like a bruised purple curtain against the fading light of dusk. The proximity of the Hirshfield Lateral provides a modest, steady pulse of water that sustains the surrounding greenery. Residents often find respite within the quiet boundaries of Veterans Memorial Park, which serves as a central point of stillness amidst the vast, agricultural rhythm of the valley.

Patterson emerged from the ambition of early developers who saw the potential for bounty in these deep, dark soils. The local economy maintains a steadfast commitment to intensive agriculture, transforming the landscape into a patchwork of orchards and row crops that feed far beyond the borders of the region. Processing plants and distribution hubs stand as monuments to this productivity, drawing on the industrious spirit of those who labor in the fields and warehouses. The proximity to Black Gulch hints at the subtle shifts in terrain that have shaped the development of irrigation and land use over many decades. Life in Patterson proceeds with a measured, deliberate pace, dictated by the cycles of planting and harvest that have anchored the inhabitants for generations.

Patterson fosters a cultural identity that honors the communal values of neighbors working toward a common prosperity. The town organizes annual gatherings that celebrate the local harvest, drawing families together to mark the passing of another productive year. While Tule Lake lies far enough away to remain a distant destination, the quietude of the local parks offers a place for reflection and social connection. The atmosphere remains unpretentious, defined by the steady, honest character of people who appreciate the clarity of the inland air. Though many residents contribute quietly to the life of the region, the history of Patterson remains a collective narrative written by the families who continue to build their lives upon this productive, sun-drenched ground.

Nearby Outdoor Places

City of Patterson Community Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 130° SE
Amaryllis Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 164° S
Veterans Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 102° E
Rancho Del Puerto (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 102° E
Patterson War Memorial (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 103° E
T.W. Patterson Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 159° S
San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.3 mi, 349° N · 15k acres
Orestimba (Monument) — 12.4 mi, 167° S
Vista Point (Viewpoint) — 12.4 mi, 167° S
Brenden Modesto 18 (Cinema) — 14.1 mi, 036° NE
Mistlin Gallery (Gallery) — 14.2 mi, 036° NE
McHenry Museum (Museum) — 14.4 mi, 037° NE
Paperboy Statue (Public Artwork) — 14.5 mi, 037° NE
University Art Gallery (Gallery) — 16.4 mi, 078° E
Stan State Art Space (Gallery) — 16.8 mi, 085° E
San Luis National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.8 mi, 134° SE · 36k acres
Henry W. Coe State Park (State Park) — 16.9 mi, 215° SW
Double T Acres Ag Museum (Museum) — 17.2 mi, 124° SE
Grasslands Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 17.5 mi, 141° SE · 30k acres
Turlock Community Theater (Theatre) — 17.7 mi, 085° E
Christmas Tree Lane (Attraction) — 17.8 mi, 081° E
Clarence Smit Museum (Museum) — 18.4 mi, 007° N
Galaxy Theater (Cinema) — 21.0 mi, 032° NE
Riverbank Historical Museum (Museum) — 21.6 mi, 033° NE
Manteca Historical Museum (Museum) — 22.5 mi, 350° N
Tracy Holiday Light Show (Attraction) — 22.7 mi, 319° NW

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