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Rancho Cordova California Map

Explore Rancho Cordova, 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 Rancho Cordova, California

How to Use This Rancho Cordova, California Map

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

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	Rancho Cordova
State	California (CA)
County	Sacramento County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	38.577079
Longitude	-121.236187
Population	79,332
Density	886.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	95670, 95742, 95741
Area Code	530
County Seat	Sacramento
School District	Folsom-Cordova Unified School District

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About Rancho Cordova, California

Rancho Cordova is a locality in Sacramento County, California, United States. It has a population of 79,332. The population density is 886.1 people per km². Rancho Cordova is located at 38.5771°N, 121.2362°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Rancho Cordova is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 95670, 95742, 95741.

Rancho Cordova occupies a broad expanse of the Central Valley where the summer light turns the dry grasses into a shimmering, pale gold. It lies 2.4 miles southeast of Carmichael, CA (from Carmichael, CA: bearing 145°T), and is situated 4.5 miles east of Arden-Arcade. The landscape remains largely defined by the presence of the American River, which flows with a steady, deliberate coldness just one mile from the residential corridors. Beyond the immediate development, the horizon is punctuated by the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Coast Ranges, appearing as faint sketches against the vast blue sky. Residents often find solace in the open green space of White Rock Community Park, where the afternoon heat softens and the air carries the dry, earthy scent of oak savanna.

Rancho Cordova emerged from the expansive agricultural holdings that once defined this portion of the valley, eventually transitioning through a period of significant military and industrial growth during the mid-twentieth century. The land, once characterized by quiet orchards and grazing plains, evolved into a hub for aerospace engineering and defense manufacturing that fundamentally altered the local trajectory. This transformation from rural soil to a center of technical ambition remains a primary thread in the identity of Rancho Cordova, marking a departure from its agrarian roots toward a future defined by infrastructure and systematic development.

Economic life in Rancho Cordova is driven by a diverse collection of industries, ranging from advanced technology and healthcare to a robust concentration of corporate administrative offices. The infrastructure facilitates a brisk pace of daily movement, connecting a network of professional campuses and regional centers that sustain the local workforce. While students in the region often look toward larger academic institutions in the neighboring capital, Rancho Cordova maintains a distinct focus on vocational and corporate training that aligns with its industrial profile. The quiet efficiency of the local business districts reflects a commitment to functional, modern growth that prioritizes connectivity and long-term stability.

Culture in Rancho Cordova thrives through a series of annual civic celebrations and public gatherings that bring a sense of cohesion to the suburban landscape. The community frequently gathers for events that highlight local spirit, while the proximity to the American River provides a natural corridor for those seeking respite from the urban grid. For outdoor recreation, many travelers venture toward the nearby Nimbus Flat or spend their weekends traversing the Lake Natoma Trail, which offers a path through the riparian landscape. Although the region does not house professional sports stadiums of its own, the residents remain deeply tethered to the regional athletic fervor of the greater valley, supporting teams that define the broader sporting identity of the plains.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Argonaut Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 182° S
Cordova Recreation & Park District Community Trail (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 265° W
Mather Regional Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 208° SW
Navigator Monument (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 228° SW
Mather Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 211° SW
Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 3.2 mi, 073° E
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 3.8 mi, 010° N
Star 6 Memorial (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 015° N
Sacramento Valley Live Steamers Railroad Museum (Museum) — 4.3 mi, 297° NW
Pinckney Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 4.5 mi, 013° N
Effie Yeaw Nature Center (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 304° NW
Folsom Century 14 (Cinema) — 5.1 mi, 028° NE
Chrome Rooster (Public Artwork) — 6.1 mi, 005° N
Petrovich Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 6.1 mi, 006° N
Outdoor Ampitheater (Theatre) — 6.2 mi, 304° NW
Folsom Bulldogs Stadium (Stadium) — 6.4 mi, 042° NE
Historic Folsom Rock Company Grounds (Historic Ruins) — 6.8 mi, 024° NE
Gold Digging Tailings (Historic Ruins) — 7.1 mi, 024° NE
Livermore Community Park (Stadium) — 7.2 mi, 041° NE
Sutter Street Theatre (Theatre) — 7.6 mi, 025° NE
Folsom Powerhouse Museum (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 024° NE
Painted (Gallery) — 8.0 mi, 051° NE
Norcal Aquarium And Wildlife Center (Aquarium) — 8.0 mi, 051° NE
Country Club Cinema (Cinema) — 8.1 mi, 286° W
Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.8 mi, 235° SW · 7,119 acres
South Fork American River (Wild & Scenic River) — 17.8 mi, 044° NE · 5,570 acres
Eldorado National Forest (National Forest) — 27.6 mi, 058° NE · 703k acres
Tahoe National Forest (National Forest) — 37.8 mi, 036° NE · 895k acres

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