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Rio Linda California Map

Explore Rio Linda, 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 Rio Linda, California

How to Use This Rio Linda, California Map

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

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

Latitude	38.691014
Longitude	-121.448565
Population	15,944
Density	620.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	95673
Area Code	530
County Seat	Sacramento
School District	Twin Rivers Unified School District

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About Rio Linda, California

Rio Linda is a locality in Sacramento County, California, United States. It has a population of 15,944. The population density is 620.1 people per km². Rio Linda is located at 38.6910°N, 121.4486°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95673.

Rio Linda stretches across a flat, expansive plain that captures the shifting, golden warmth of the afternoon sun. It lies 4.1 miles west of North Highlands, CA (from North Highlands, CA: bearing 275°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north-northeast of Sacramento. Dry Creek meanders nearby, its seasonal pulse marking the quiet rhythm of the low-lying terrain that characterizes the region. Far to the west, the distant silhouettes of the Coast Ranges emerge against the horizon during the clearer days of the year. The open fields of the American Basin provide a vast, uninterrupted canvas for the light, which softens as it touches the dry grasses. Rio Linda maintains a connection to the stillness of the interior landscape, far removed from the bustle of the distant coast.

Agriculture and small-scale industry have long defined the practical spirit of the residents who settled here to work the fertile soil. Early development flourished as the land was organized into productive plots, fostering a self-reliant economy that persisted through changing times. Today, the local commerce reflects a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern enterprise, supporting a modest but steady livelihood for those who call Rio Linda their home. The legacy of these industrious roots remains visible in the expansive properties and workshops that populate the landscape. While the nature of work has evolved, the dedication to maintaining a functional and grounded way of life persists.

Community life centers around shared spaces like Depot Park, where the social pulse of the neighborhood finds a quiet place to congregate. Residents often venture toward the Jedediah Smith Trail for recreation, finding space to move beneath the wide, cloud-dappled sky. The cultural character of the place is marked by an unpretentious demeanor, often celebrated through local gatherings that bring people together in a spirit of mutual recognition. Notable figures such as the musician Buck Owens once spent formative years in these surroundings, their early experiences perhaps shaped by the simple, enduring nature of the valley. Life here moves with a deliberate, steady cadence, honoring the straightforward beauty of a landscape that asks for little but offers a deep sense of place.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Dry Creek Parkway (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 138° SE
Westside Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 260° W
Dry Creek Watershed (Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 197° S
Ueda Parkway (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 182° S
Hansen Ranch Park Site (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 213° SW
Base Headquarters (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 119° SE
McClellan Air Force Base (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 119° SE
Run For The Roses (Public Artwork) — 5.6 mi, 178° S
Bob French Memorial (Monument) — 6.0 mi, 097° E
United Artist Arden Fair 6 (Cinema) — 6.5 mi, 168° S
Country Club Cinema (Cinema) — 6.8 mi, 147° SE
Sacramento Archives and Museum Collection Center Library (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 202° S
California State Lands Commission (State Resource Management Area) — 6.9 mi, 170° S
Raging Waters Sacramento (Theme Park) — 6.9 mi, 174° S
Outdoor Ampitheater (Theatre) — 7.7 mi, 125° SE
Shepard Garden Art Center (Arts Centre) — 7.9 mi, 184° S
Viewpoint | Photographic Art Center (Gallery) — 8.1 mi, 192° S
Delta King Theater (Theatre) — 8.1 mi, 203° SW
Roseville Utility Exploration Center (Museum) — 8.2 mi, 050° NE
California State Capitol Museum (Museum) — 8.3 mi, 197° S
Leland Stanford Mansion (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 199° S
The California Museum (Museum) — 8.5 mi, 198° S
The Center for the Musical Arts (Arts Centre) — 9.4 mi, 193° S
Park Fine Art (Gallery) — 9.5 mi, 193° S
Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.6 mi, 223° SW
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 12.5 mi, 108° E
Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.6 mi, 187° S · 7,119 acres
Sutter National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 27.0 mi, 325° NW · 5,234 acres
Eldorado National Forest (National Forest) — 35.3 mi, 061° NE · 703k acres
Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument (National Monument) — 36.5 mi, 249° W · 598k acres

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