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San Gabriel California Map

Explore San Gabriel, 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 Gabriel, California

How to Use This San Gabriel, California Map

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

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

Latitude	34.096111
Longitude	-118.105833
Population	39,568
Density	3686.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	91776, 91775, 91778
Area Code	818, 747
County Seat	Los Angeles
School District	San Gabriel Unified School District

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About San Gabriel, California

San Gabriel is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 39,568. The population density is 3686.6 people per km². San Gabriel is located at 34.0961°N, 118.1058°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. San Gabriel is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 91776, 91775, 91778.

San Gabriel anchors the broad, sun-drenched plains of the inland basin where the light softens against the architecture of the afternoon. It lies 2.5 miles northeast of Coronado, CA (from Coronado, CA: bearing 36°T), and is situated 6.7 miles northwest of Chula Vista. The terrain surrounding San Gabriel rises toward the distant, rugged silhouette of the San Gabriel Mountains, which frame the northern horizon in shades of blue and violet. To the west, the subtle drainage of the Alhambra Wash marks the landscape, a reminder of the water that once carved these dry, fertile reaches. Beyond the immediate streets, the topography shifts toward the quiet, sheltered folds of Sycamore Canyon, adding depth to an otherwise level expanse. The air here holds a dry warmth, carrying the scent of dust and blooming jasmine as the shadows lengthen over the flat, sprawling ground.

San Gabriel traces its origins to a mission foundation that defined the early patterns of settlement and land use for generations. The local economy evolved from vast agricultural tracts into a diverse hub of commerce, reflecting the shifting demographic currents of the region. Small-scale manufacturing and retail trade now populate the corridors where once only cattle grazed under the relentless California sun. The pulse of the place is steady and industrious, driven by a resilient spirit that favors practical enterprise over grand spectacle. Even as the modern rhythm accelerates, the older foundations of the local economy remain visible in the layout of the streets and the enduring utility of the district.

San Gabriel reflects a multifaceted cultural character, drawing energy from a rich convergence of traditions that manifest in its vibrant markets and quiet, residential avenues. Plaza Park serves as the central gathering ground, a green anchor where the pace of daily life slows under the shade of mature trees. The historic mission stands as a primary landmark, its architecture a testament to the endurance of early adobe construction against the weathering of time. Famous figures like the writer Richard Armour once walked these streets, contributing to the intellectual legacy that persists beneath the suburban surface. Whether one explores the nearby Mount Wilson Trail or observes the local festivals, San Gabriel maintains an identity that is both rooted in the past and distinctly present in its daily habits.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Misión San Gabriel Archángel (Attraction) — 0.1 mi, 309° NW
Scholart Selection (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 290° W
Mission Art Center (Arts Centre) — 0.2 mi, 292° W
Ramona Museum of California History (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 297° NW
Alhambra Municipal Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 241° SW
Celebrations (Public Artwork) — 0.5 mi, 330° NW
Almansor Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 214° SW
Vincent Lugo Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 180° S
McKinley Baseball Field (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 165° S
Nucleus (Gallery) — 1.1 mi, 270° W
Micro Gallery (Gallery) — 1.1 mi, 269° W
Regal Edwards Alhambra Renaissance (Cinema) — 1.2 mi, 270° W
Arte Flamenco Dance Theatre (Theatre) — 1.3 mi, 263° W
George Smith Patton, Jr. (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 333° NW
San Marino War Memorial (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 332° NW
Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens (Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 352° N
North Vista (Viewpoint) — 2.2 mi, 349° N
The Celebration Garden (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 352° N
Huntington Library Exhibition Hall (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 351° N
AMC Atlantic Times Square 14 (Cinema) — 2.5 mi, 219° SW
Pasadena Art School (Arts Centre) — 3.0 mi, 038° NE
Ramo Auditorium (Theatre) — 3.1 mi, 339° N
Whittier Narrows Reservoir (Recreation Area) — 3.1 mi, 147° SE
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 3.3 mi, 144° SE
Boone Sculpture Garden (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 349° N
Cold Creek Valley Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 272° W
Angeles Other (National Forest) — 5.3 mi, 047° NE · 400 acres
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 6.0 mi, 017° N · 454k acres
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 6.0 mi, 017° N · 662k acres
San Gabriel Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 11.6 mi, 025° NE · 36k acres

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