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Porter Ranch California Map

Explore Porter Ranch, 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 Porter Ranch, California

How to Use This Porter Ranch, California Map

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

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

Latitude	34.275495
Longitude	-118.547257
Population	32,000
Density	1200.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	91326
Area Code	626
County Seat	Los Angeles

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About Porter Ranch, California

Porter Ranch is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 32,000. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². Porter Ranch is located at 34.2755°N, 118.5473°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91326.

Porter Ranch occupies a high, sun-drenched plateau that rises steadily toward the rugged northern edge of the San Fernando Valley. It lies 1.6 miles west-northwest of Granada Hills, CA (from Granada Hills, CA: bearing 298°T), and is situated 8.0 miles south of Santa Clarita. The terrain surrounding Porter Ranch reveals a landscape of dry, golden slopes that catch the late afternoon light with a sharp, clear intensity. To the north, the earth folds into the deep, rugged shadows of Aliso Canyon, while the distant Santa Monica Mountains anchor the southern horizon in a haze of muted blue. Residents often walk the paths of Viking Park, where the local scrub and grasses shift color with the passing seasons. Nearby, the water of Monteria Lake reflects the vast, cloudless sky, and the seasonal flow of Wilbur Wash carves a modest path through the underlying earth.

Porter Ranch emerged from expansive agricultural holdings that once defined the northern reaches of the valley, shifting gradually from open grazing land to a modern residential landscape. The local economy relies heavily on a mix of professional services, retail commerce, and the sustained growth of suburban infrastructure. While the region once prioritized large-scale farming, modern industry now focuses on maintaining the functional stability of its neighborhoods and integrated business centers. The presence of the vast natural gas storage facility in Aliso Canyon remains a defining element of the local economic and environmental history. Daily life in Porter Ranch moves with a deliberate, quiet energy that reflects the transition from its rural origins to a structured, contemporary residential environment.

Cultural life in Porter Ranch finds expression in the shared spaces where neighbors gather and the quiet pride taken in the upkeep of local institutions. Notable landmarks include the expansive outdoor spaces that allow for recreation under the intense, dry sunshine that defines the region’s climate. While the neighborhood remains primarily residential, it has attracted figures such as the actor and comedian George Lopez, who have maintained connections to the wider region. Events throughout the year often revolve around the community’s schools and the well-tended grounds of Viking Park. The atmosphere of Porter Ranch remains grounded in the realities of its inland climate, where the air stays crisp and the horizon feels wide and unencumbered.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Porter Ranch Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 236° SW
Limekiln Canyon Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 253° W
Old Mission Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 249° W
Cold Creek Valley Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 033° NE
Granada Hills Rotary Veteran's Park Project (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 119° SE
Old Granada Village Business Property Improvement District (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 119° SE
Veterans Memorial (Public Artwork) — 1.6 mi, 119° SE
Northridge Recreation Center (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 151° SE
Dr. Mario A. De Campos Memorial (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 017° N
Michael D Antonovich Open Space Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 016° N
Munch Box (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 247° SW
Big Oak Little Theater (Theatre) — 3.7 mi, 257° W
Apollo Rocket Engine (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 219° SW
Terminator 2: Judgment Day -- Truck Jump into Creek (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 127° SE
Valley Relics Museum (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 148° SE
Transformers -- Mikaela Under Bumblebee's Hood (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 313° NW
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 5.2 mi, 043° NE · 454k acres
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 5.2 mi, 043° NE · 662k acres
Swing Cave (Viewpoint) — 5.7 mi, 274° W
Rehearsal (Theatre) — 5.9 mi, 211° SW
William S. Hart Museum (Museum) — 6.9 mi, 010° N
Heritage Junction Historic Park (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 011° N
Bunkhouse (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 009° N
AMC Fallbrook 7 (Cinema) — 7.2 mi, 218° SW
Laemmle (Newhall location) (Cinema) — 7.4 mi, 008° N
Veridian Art - Art school (Arts Centre) — 7.9 mi, 197° S
Angeles Other (National Forest) — 8.0 mi, 062° NE · 400 acres
Topanga State Park (State Park) — 8.7 mi, 189° S
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 9.3 mi, 201° S · 24k acres
Magic Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 10.7 mi, 053° NE · 12k acres

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