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Ripon California Map

Explore Ripon, 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 Ripon, California

How to Use This Ripon, California Map

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

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	Ripon
State	California (CA)
County	San Joaquin County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	37.741595
Longitude	-121.124383
Population	16,013
Density	1161.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	95366
Area Code	408, 669
County Seat	Stockton
School District	Ripon Unified School District

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About Ripon, California

Ripon is a locality in San Joaquin County, California, United States. It has a population of 16,013. The population density is 1161.1 people per km². Ripon is located at 37.7416°N, 121.1244°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Ripon is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 95366.

Ripon occupies a flat expanse of fertile soil within the vast agricultural basin of the Central Valley. It lies 3.3 miles northwest of Salida, CA (from Salida, CA: bearing 319°T), and is situated 9.9 miles northwest of Modesto. The landscape remains defined by the steady, measured flow of the Stanislaus River, which meanders just a mile from the center of town. On clear days, the distant peaks of the Coast Ranges trace a jagged, hazy silhouette against the western horizon. During the height of summer, the air turns dry and warm, carrying the faint, earthy scent of tilled fields and ripening crops. Residents often find solace in the expansive greenspace of Mistlin Fountain Park, a local hub that anchors the community’s outdoor life.

Agriculture serves as the foundational pulse of Ripon, a legacy rooted in the cultivation of orchards and almond groves that stretch toward the horizon. Farmers here have long harnessed the land’s productivity, establishing a regional economy that balances traditional harvest cycles with modern commerce. Industrial development has grown in harmony with these fields, creating a steady rhythm of work that sustains the families who call the area home. The passage of time is marked not by grand monuments, but by the seasonal transformation of the surrounding plains from emerald green to the dusty gold of late harvest. This steady labor has fostered a grounded, industrious spirit that defines the daily operations of local businesses and packing houses alike.

Ripon maintains a character defined by neighborly accountability and a quiet, deliberate pace of existence. The town square and Mistlin Fountain Park serve as vital gathering points where the social life of the residents naturally organizes itself. While the pace feels slow to the outsider, the community remains deeply engaged in local traditions and the shared milestones of its youth. Notable figures like the former professional baseball player Chris Petersen have emerged from this soil, carrying the values of the region into the wider world. Whether it is the gathering of neighbors for seasonal festivals or the simple act of watching the light fade over the distant ridges, the town remains a place where individual identity is clearly understood.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Clarence Smit Museum (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 097° E
Oak Grove Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 178° S
Army Corps Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 133° SE
Jack Tone Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 223° SW
Mistlin Sports Park (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 340° N
San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.8 mi, 224° SW · 15k acres
Caswell Memorial State Park (State Park) — 3.9 mi, 227° SW
Manteca Historical Museum (Museum) — 6.6 mi, 305° NW
Escalon Museum (Museum) — 8.0 mi, 062° NE
Caboose train monument (Monument) — 8.1 mi, 063° NE
The Horseless Carriage Garage (Museum) — 8.2 mi, 063° NE
Vernalis Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 8.4 mi, 253° W
Galaxy Theater (Cinema) — 9.5 mi, 093° E
Brenden Modesto 18 (Cinema) — 9.7 mi, 136° SE
Paperboy Statue (Public Artwork) — 9.8 mi, 134° SE
McHenry Museum (Museum) — 9.9 mi, 134° SE
Modesto Police Fallen Officer Memorial (Monument) — 10.0 mi, 136° SE
Langworth Town Site (Monument) — 12.4 mi, 086° E
Emma M Baumgardner Theatre (Theatre) — 16.1 mi, 270° W
Grand Theatre (Theatre) — 16.5 mi, 269° W
Tracy Holiday Light Show (Attraction) — 16.6 mi, 266° W
Stockton (Attraction) — 17.3 mi, 328° NW
LH Horton Jr. Art Gallery (Gallery) — 20.5 mi, 329° NW
University Art Gallery (Gallery) — 20.9 mi, 136° SE
Christmas Tree Lane (Attraction) — 22.3 mi, 134° SE
San Luis National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 31.7 mi, 160° S · 36k acres
Henry W. Coe State Park (State Park) — 33.1 mi, 204° SW
Stanislaus National Forest (National Forest) — 46.0 mi, 059° NE · 901k acres
Yosemite National Park (National Park) — 68.4 mi, 081° E · 743k acres

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