Explore Rowland Heights, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Rowland Heights, 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 Rowland Heights.
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 | Rowland Heights |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 33.970313 |
| Longitude | -117.890568 |
| Population | 48,231 |
| Density | 1424.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 91748 |
| Area Code | 818, 747 |
| County Seat | Los Angeles |
| School District | Rowland Unified School District |
Rowland Heights reveals itself as a landscape defined by the quiet, golden contours of inland hills that catch the afternoon sun in shades of amber and dust. It lies 2.5 miles south of South San Jose Hills, CA (from South San Jose Hills, CA: bearing 181°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north of Anaheim. The terrain transitions from the deep, shadowed creases of Powder Canyon to the open, sun-drenched plains that characterize the local topography. Residents often look toward the distant San Gabriel Mountains, which frame the horizon in a jagged, purple silhouette against the sky. Water flows with deliberate patience through the San Jose Creek Diversion Channel, threading through the land as a silent witness to the changing seasons. Even the nearby Humble Reservoir holds a stillness that mirrors the expansive, dry air of the region.
Rowland Heights emerged from a history of expansive land grants, eventually evolving into a modern center of commerce and diverse residential life. The local economy thrives on a vibrant network of retail and service industries that cater to a wide-ranging population with distinct global ties. Small businesses and regional shopping hubs anchor the daily rhythm, providing a steady pulse of activity that defines the local character. While the area lacks heavy manufacturing, the service-oriented trade keeps the economy dynamic and responsive to the needs of its inhabitants. This industrious spirit reflects a pragmatic approach to suburban growth, where professional pursuits and family life occupy the primary focus of the day.
Cultural life in Rowland Heights manifests in a rich array of culinary experiences and community gatherings that bring neighbors together under the clear, dry light of dusk. Carolyn Rosas Park serves as a central gathering space, offering a quiet green reprieve where local families congregate amidst the native flora. The pace of life here is marked by the steady movement of commuters and the hum of a bustling, multicultural neighborhood that values education and quiet achievement. While the region remains largely residential in character, the influence of residents like the acclaimed musician and composer Chen Yi has occasionally brought a note of international prestige to the local scene. Public schools and community centers provide the scaffolding for a shared identity, ensuring that the legacy of the neighborhood remains focused on future generations and steady, collective progress.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rowland Heights, California. Coordinates: 33.970313, -117.890568. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Rowland Heights includes the ZIP code (91748), telephone area code (818, 747), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Rowland Unified School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |