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Sacramento California Map

Explore Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, California

How to Use This Sacramento, California Map

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

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

Latitude	38.567694
Longitude	-121.468161
Population	524,943
Density	2055.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	95814, 95821, 94203, 94204, 94205
Area Code	530, 510
County Seat	Sacramento
School District	Sacramento City Unified School District

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About Sacramento, California

Sacramento is a locality in Sacramento County, California, United States. With a population of 524,943, Sacramento is a major urban centre in California. The population density is 2055.4 people per km². Sacramento is located at 38.5677°N, 121.4682°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Sacramento is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 95814, 95821, 94203.

Sacramento anchors the vast, sun-drenched expanse of the interior plains, where the horizon stretches wide and the light takes on a distinctively warm, honeyed quality during the late afternoon. It lies 1.9 miles east of West Sacramento, CA (from West Sacramento, CA: bearing 88°T), and is situated 6.1 miles west-southwest of Arden-Arcade. The ground here is largely flat, a sediment-rich basin that transitions toward the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Coast Ranges on the western horizon. Water defines the local topography, with the Sacramento River flowing steadily just a mile from the urban center, providing a vital artery that sustains the surrounding agricultural abundance. Beyond the immediate developed grid, the land dips into the Putah Creek Sinks, while the nearby Lake Washington offers a quiet, stagnant contrast to the movement of the currents, all under a sky that remains perpetually vast and open.

John Sutter established the initial settlement here, envisioning a hub for trade and expansion that quickly transformed into a bustling point of arrival during the mid-nineteenth century. Sacramento gained its footing as a primary transit center, serving as a gateway for those seeking fortune and land, which necessitated the rapid construction of levees and solid structures to manage the unpredictable nature of the local waters. The architecture of the older districts reflects this period of sudden, ambitious growth, featuring brick facades and high-ceilinged interiors that remain cool even as the summer heat presses against the glass. Through the subsequent decades, Sacramento evolved from a rough-hewn outpost into a permanent seat of governance, firmly grounding its identity in the administrative and logistical demands of a growing region.

Industry in Sacramento functions with a quiet, persistent efficiency, driven largely by the massive apparatus of state government and a diverse array of professional services. The local economy finds stability in this concentration of public sector employment, complemented by an expanding network of technology firms and healthcare systems that draw upon the talent emerging from institutions like California State University, Sacramento. Infrastructure is defined by a complex web of freeways that pulse with the rhythm of the daily commute, yet the city also prioritizes mobility through the Jedediah Smith Trail, which allows residents to traverse the landscape by bicycle or foot. Public spaces like Cesar E. Chavez Plaza serve as the functional center of this activity, acting as a gathering point where the pace of professional life briefly slows to allow for a moment of shared urban quiet.

Cultural life in Sacramento carries a distinct character, blending the competitive spirit of professional basketball with a deep appreciation for local festivals and community-driven events. The city’s identity is punctuated by landmark architecture, such as the grand dome of the capitol building, which catches the Pacific light and glows against the deep blue of the afternoon sky. Residents often spend their time exploring the shaded canopy of the urban forest or gathering for seasonal markets that showcase the produce of the surrounding plains. While figures like Joan Didion have captured the singular, dry heat and social complexities of the region in their writing, the daily experience of Sacramento remains anchored in the simple, steady movement of the river and the unpretentious hospitality of its neighborhoods.

Nearby Outdoor Places

California Automobile Museum (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 278° W
Sacramento Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 1.2 mi, 169° S
Sacramento Convention Center (Art / Cultural Centre) — 1.4 mi, 304° NW
Wells Fargo History Museum (Museum) — 1.5 mi, 306° NW
California State Capitol Building (Historic Site) — 1.6 mi, 300° NW
Capitol Park (Nature Reserve) — 1.6 mi, 300° NW
California State Capitol Museum (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 300° NW
California Museum (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 295° NW
World Peace Rose Garden (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 295° NW
California State Library (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 301° NW
Crocker Art Museum (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 311° NW
California State Railroad Museum (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 303° NW
California State Military Museum (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 303° NW
Old Sacramento Waterfront (Historic Site) — 1.7 mi, 307° NW
Old Sacramento State Historic Park (Historic Site) — 1.7 mi, 307° NW
Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 307° NW
Golden 1 Center (Stadium) — 1.7 mi, 302° NW
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (Cathedral / Church) — 1.8 mi, 302° NW
American River Parkway (Nature Reserve) — 3.8 mi, 077° E
Discovery Park (Nature Reserve) — 4.6 mi, 308° NW
William Mckinley Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 023° NE
Shepard Garden Art Center (Arts Centre) — 0.8 mi, 040° NE
Viewpoint | Photographic Art Center (Gallery) — 0.8 mi, 316° NW
Dreamland Cinema (Cinema) — 0.9 mi, 283° W
The Sacramento Comedy Spot (Theatre) — 0.9 mi, 312° NW
Sutters Landing Regional Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 013° N
The Guild Theater (Theatre) — 1.1 mi, 182° S
The Center for the Musical Arts (Arts Centre) — 1.2 mi, 238° SW
Ueda Parkway (Local Recreation) — 2.6 mi, 360° N
California State Lands Commission (State Resource Management Area) — 2.7 mi, 056° NE

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