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Pittsburg California Map

Explore Pittsburg, 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 Pittsburg, California

How to Use This Pittsburg, California Map

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

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	Pittsburg
State	California (CA)
County	Contra Costa County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	38.016771
Longitude	-121.896948
Population	76,416
Density	1669.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	94565
Area Code	510
County Seat	Martinez
School District	Pittsburg Unified School District

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About Pittsburg, California

Pittsburg is a locality in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It has a population of 76,416. The population density is 1669.2 people per km². Pittsburg is located at 38.0168°N, 121.8969°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Pittsburg is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 94565.

Pittsburg commands a distinctive position where the land yields to the tidal influence of the West Reach, anchoring its physical character in the meeting of firm earth and shifting water. It lies 3.1 miles east of Bay Point, CA (from Bay Point, CA: bearing 88°T), and is situated 8.7 miles east-northeast of Concord. The landscape is defined by a low, rhythmic topography that stretches toward the distant horizon, where the faint, jagged silhouette of the Coast Ranges remains visible under the pale, expansive sky. Nearby, the quiet meanderings of Kirker Creek carve a path through the terrain, while the marshy, verdant expanse of Browns Island sits in the water like a sentinel of the tides. Residents often find respite in the 8th Street Greenbelt, a slender artery of public land that offers a cooling breath of greenery against the golden, sun-bleached hills that define the local color during the long, dry summer months.

Founding narratives of Pittsburg are inseparable from the industrial ambitions that once drew laborers to its docks and heavy infrastructure. The early settlement solidified around the promise of coal and steel, transforming a quiet stretch of shoreline into a hub of production that mirrored the restless energy of the American West. Over time, Pittsburg transitioned from its raw, extraction-focused origins into a more complex municipality, retaining the grit of its foundations while expanding its civic identity. The echoes of those early builders remain, etched into the remnants of older structures and the persistent, industrious spirit that continues to shape how Pittsburg defines its place in the world.

Economic vitality in Pittsburg pulses through a blend of logistical transit and long-standing industrial facilities that capitalize on the proximity to major shipping lanes. While the town maintains a robust infrastructure for commerce, education remains a pillar of local development, with various regional institutions and programs supporting the aspirations of its youth. Daily life moves with a steady, pragmatic cadence, supported by a network of highways that act as modern rivers, channeling people and goods with efficiency. Though the demands of the modern economy have shifted the focus away from the heavy manufacturing of the past, Pittsburg continues to leverage its geographic position to foster a diverse array of small businesses and essential services.

Cultural life in Pittsburg finds expression in the vibrant, multi-layered heritage of its people, who gather for annual festivals that celebrate the town’s diverse roots and the enduring pull of the waterfront. While the major professional leagues play in larger arenas far from the local streets, the community finds its own athletic fervor in high school sports and local recreational leagues that bring neighbors together under the late afternoon light. Landmarks of industrial history stand as silent observers to the changing seasons, while the proximity to the West Reach provides a constant, refreshing backdrop for weekend leisure. Though the pace is distinct, the influence of the region is clear, seen in the way the fog drifts over the landscape, softening the sharp edges of the harbor and cooling the air as dusk settles over the rooftops.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Delta De Anza Regional Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 191° S
City Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 038° NE
8th Street Greenbelt (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 019° N
Stoneman Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 239° SW
Pittsburg Historical Museum (Museum) — 1.3 mi, 035° NE
Ore Cart (Public Artwork) — 1.3 mi, 031° NE
California Theatre (Theatre) — 1.3 mi, 034° NE
Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 160° S
Dow Wetlands Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 3.6 mi, 085° E
Antioch Historical Museum (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 090° E
Riverview Union High School (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 091° E
Lower Sherman Island Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.9 mi, 063° NE
Mt. Diablo Coal Field (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 156° SE
Casino Building (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 089° E
Grizzly Island Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.8 mi, 356° N
Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.3 mi, 091° E · 115 acres
Clayton Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 202° S
Mount Diablo State Park (State Park) — 6.6 mi, 190° S
Donner Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 7.5 mi, 191° S
Concord Historical Museum (Museum) — 8.1 mi, 248° W
US Army helicopter (Attraction) — 8.9 mi, 256° W
Mary Bowerman Trail Overlook (Viewpoint) — 9.3 mi, 186° S
Historic Green Ranch Site (Historic Ruins) — 10.2 mi, 184° S
Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society (Museum) — 11.6 mi, 236° SW
Alhambra Creek Valley Staging Area (Attraction) — 13.0 mi, 251° W
LC Galleries (Gallery) — 13.1 mi, 270° W
Main Street Arts Gallery (Gallery) — 13.1 mi, 270° W
San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 22.2 mi, 289° W · 43k acres
Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument (National Monument) — 32.4 mi, 341° N · 598k acres

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