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San Fernando California Map

Explore San Fernando, 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 San Fernando, California

How to Use This San Fernando, California Map

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

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	San Fernando
State	California (CA)
County	Los Angeles County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	34.281946
Longitude	-118.438972
Population	23,946
Density	3894.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	91340, 91341
Area Code	626
County Seat	Los Angeles
School District	Los Angeles Unified School District

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About San Fernando, California

San Fernando is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 23,946. The population density is 3894.5 people per km². San Fernando is located at 34.2819°N, 118.4390°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. San Fernando is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 91340, 91341.

San Fernando anchors the northern reaches of a sprawling basin, defined by the quiet persistence of the Pacoima Wash as it carves a path toward the regional expanse. It lies 1.5 miles north-northwest of Pacoima, CA (from Pacoima, CA: bearing 333°T), and is situated 9.6 miles southeast of Santa Clarita. The landscape around San Fernando remains dry and sun-bleached, characterized by golden plains that shimmer under an intense, unyielding light during the height of summer. In the distance, the Santa Monica Mountains form a jagged, purple silhouette against the horizon, anchoring the wide vistas that stretch toward the horizon. Residents often find solace in the San Fernando Recreation Park, where the afternoon heat softens into a long, amber dusk. The ground beneath the streets feels ancient and settled, holding a quiet weight that reflects the tectonic history of the entire region.

Early settlement in San Fernando grew from the mission tradition, establishing a foundation that later shifted into an economy built on agriculture and the steady pulse of local commerce. Over the decades, the industrial fiber of San Fernando evolved to include light manufacturing and a vibrant collection of small businesses that support the day-to-day needs of the residents. While the nearby Pacoima Spreading Grounds function to manage the flow of precious water through the arid terrain, the local economy continues to adapt to the changing demands of the modern workforce. The steady hum of traffic along the freeways serves as a constant, rhythmic reminder of the broader connectivity that links the local industry to the rest of the country. Even as the economy modernizes, the legacy of the early ranchos remains a subtle, guiding influence on the way the streets are organized and how the neighborhood interacts with its own heritage.

Cultural identity in San Fernando thrives through a blend of deep-rooted traditions and a lively, contemporary spirit that manifests in its busy plazas and public gatherings. Notable landmarks like the historic mission buildings stand as quiet witnesses to the passage of time, while the energy of the people brings a vivid, human texture to the architecture. George Lopez, the well-known comedian and actor, remains perhaps the most recognizable figure to have emerged from the local environment, carrying the influence of his upbringing into his national career. During local events, the air fills with the scent of street food and the sound of music, transforming ordinary public spaces into centers of connection. For those seeking a moment of respite, the Oak Spring Trail offers a path into the more rugged landscapes that lie beyond the urban edge, providing a sharp contrast to the paved avenues. Life in San Fernando persists with a sense of grounded purpose, echoing the resilience of the surrounding dry plains and the clear, expansive sky above.

Nearby Outdoor Places

César Estrada Chávez (Public Artwork) — 0.2 mi, 139° SE
San Fernando Recreation Park (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 128° SE
Vietnam War Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 336° NW
World War II Veterans' Memorial (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 336° NW
World War I Veterans' Tribute (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 335° NW
Richie Valens Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 170° S
Carey Ranch Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 292° W
Hansen Dam Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 2.3 mi, 109° E
Hansen Dam (Recreation Area) — 2.4 mi, 110° E
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 2.7 mi, 055° NE · 454k acres
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 2.7 mi, 055° NE · 662k acres
Angeles Other (National Forest) — 3.4 mi, 016° N · 400 acres
Cold Creek Valley Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 002° N
Lookout Point (Viewpoint) — 4.0 mi, 107° E
Car wreck (Historic Ruins) — 4.1 mi, 006° N
Terminator 2: Judgment Day -- Truck Jump into Creek (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 229° SW
Little Ass Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 5.4 mi, 104° E
American Graphite Mine (Historic Ruins) — 5.5 mi, 060° NE
Valley Relics Museum (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 217° SW
Magic Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 6.3 mi, 028° NE · 12k acres
Abandoned Oil Rigs (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 001° N
Workaholics -- The House (Attraction) — 6.6 mi, 191° S
HTLAMS auditorium (Theatre) — 7.8 mi, 186° S
Heritage Junction Historic Park (Museum) — 8.0 mi, 323° NW
William S. Hart Museum (Museum) — 8.1 mi, 322° NW
Ark Theatre (Theatre) — 8.2 mi, 156° SE
Bunkhouse (Museum) — 8.2 mi, 322° NW
Laemmle (Newhall location) (Cinema) — 8.6 mi, 323° NW
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 11.1 mi, 171° S · 24k acres
Topanga State Park (State Park) — 11.6 mi, 204° SW

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