Ross California Map
Ross, Sonoma County
Ross, California — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Ross, Sonoma County.
Interactive Map of Ross, California
| City | Ross |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Sonoma |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 38.458524 |
| Longitude | -122.885828 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Ross, California
Ross is a locality in Sonoma County, California, United States. Ross is located at 38.4585°N, 122.8858°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94957.0.
Ross unfolds across rolling hills that spill gently towards the broad, blue expanse of the San Francisco Bay. It lies 7.2 miles south-south-west of Windsor, CA (from Windsor, CA: bearing 212°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west of Santa Rosa. The landscape here is a study in verdant opulence, where ancient oaks, their branches like arthritic fingers, reach towards a sky that often holds a pearly, diffused light. Manicured lawns, impeccably kept, give way to stretches of dense woodland, the air thick with the scent of eucalyptus and damp earth after a morning fog has burned off. The homes, grand and secluded, are often hidden behind high hedges and elaborate gates, hinting at a quiet, almost regal, existence where the rustle of leaves is the loudest sound. The history of Ross is deeply intertwined with the grand estates and philanthropic visions of San Francisco’s early industrial magnates, who sought refuge from the city’s clamor in this bucolic setting. Their legacy is etched not in monuments, but in the very architecture of the homes and the preservation of the surrounding natural beauty. The local economy, while not driven by heavy industry, thrives on the wealth and influence of its residents, fostering a culture that values privacy, community involvement, and a profound appreciation for the equestrian arts, with stables and riding trails weaving through the hills. The town center, a charming cluster of buildings, offers a glimpse into a life lived at a deliberate pace, where the local market and the post office serve as gathering points, and the quiet hum of contented living is the prevailing soundtrack.
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About This Ross Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Ross, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Ross and Sonoma County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Ross is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Ross is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
