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Santa Clarita California Map

Explore Santa Clarita, 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 Santa Clarita, California

How to Use This Santa Clarita, California Map

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

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

Latitude	34.414083
Longitude	-118.494729
Population	228,673
Density	1247.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	91355, 91350, 91380, 91382, 91383
Area Code	626
County Seat	Los Angeles
School District	William S. Hart Union High School District

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About Santa Clarita, California

Santa Clarita is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. With a population of 228,673, Santa Clarita is a major urban centre in California. The population density is 1247.9 people per km². Santa Clarita is located at 34.4141°N, 118.4947°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Santa Clarita is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 91355, 91350, 91380.

Santa Clarita reveals itself through a landscape defined by the persistent, sun-drenched character of the inland basin. It lies 3.5 miles west-northwest of San Jose, CA (from San Jose, CA: bearing 287°T), and is situated 4.6 miles east-southeast of Sunnyvale. The South Fork Santa Clara River carves a vital path through the terrain, its course marking the rhythmic pulse of the environment as it winds past the dry, golden slopes that characterize the region. The geography here is marked by deep, quiet canyons like Oakdale Canyon, which cuts through the earth just a mile away, and the sprawling protected expanse of the South Fork River Trail Open Space, where the land remains untouched and open to the sky. In the distance, the Santa Monica Mountains form a jagged, hazy silhouette against the horizon, anchoring the visual field while the air remains dry and clear, holding the heat of the afternoon long after the sun has begun to dip behind the ridges.

Spanish influence and the slow transition from pastoral ranching lands shaped the early identity of Santa Clarita. Exploration and development were driven by the arrival of the railroad, which transformed these quiet, dusty valleys into a junction for commerce and migration. As settlers moved through the interior, they recognized the potential in the expansive, fertile plains, eventually organizing the scattered homesteads and mining camps into a cohesive settlement. Over time, the character of Santa Clarita evolved from its agrarian and extractive roots into a modern center of habitation, retaining a sense of space and openness that reflects its history as a frontier crossroads where the desert-like warmth meets the promise of the burgeoning West.

Modern industry in Santa Clarita thrives on a diverse foundation that blends corporate enterprise with a robust local infrastructure. The economy is bolstered by a significant presence in the entertainment and production sectors, alongside professional services and a steady stream of retail and administrative growth that supports the daily needs of its residents. Higher education is anchored by institutions like the College of the Canyons, which provides a central hub for vocational and academic development, serving as a primary engine for regional human capital. As the demand for connectivity increases, the network of freeways and arterial roads functions as the circulatory system of the locality, linking the residential pockets to the broader industrial hubs that define the contemporary economic landscape.

Culture in Santa Clarita is defined by a deep appreciation for outdoor recreation and the camaraderie found in community-focused annual events. The town celebrates its heritage through various public gatherings and festivals that bring neighbors together under the intense, bright light of the California sun. Residents often look toward the Dry Canyon Reservoir for quiet moments of reflection, or utilize the extensive trail networks for cycling and hiking across the rugged, arid terrain. While the town is largely residential, it maintains a strong connection to the arts and entertainment, occasionally hosting film crews and supporting a creative workforce that lives and works within its borders. Notable individuals, such as the actor James Dean, are historically linked to the wider region, leaving a legacy that remains part of the local lore, while the everyday pace of life remains focused on family, education, and the enjoyment of the vast, sun-baked horizon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Placerita Canyon Nature Center (Nature Reserve) — 1.4 mi, 087° E
Iron Horse Trail (Landmark) — 1.7 mi, 236° SW
Old Town Newhall (Landmark) — 1.9 mi, 217° SW
The Main Santa Clarita (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 2.0 mi, 216° SW
Central Park (Nature Reserve) — 2.1 mi, 253° W
South Fork Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 2.9 mi, 030° NE
William S. Hart Park and Museum (Historic Site) — 3.2 mi, 267° W
Valencia Heritage Museum (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 267° W
East Walker Ranch Open Space (Nature Reserve) — 3.6 mi, 046° NE
Valencia Town Center (Landmark) — 4.3 mi, 273° W
Valencia Country Club (Landmark) — 4.3 mi, 275° W
Pico Canyon Oil Field (Historic Site) — 4.6 mi, 290° W
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor (Theme Park) — 5.8 mi, 279° W
Six Flags Magic Mountain (Theme Park) — 5.9 mi, 278° W
Castaic Lake State Recreation Area (Nature Reserve) — 13.1 mi, 328° NW
Santa Clarita Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 180° S
Santa Clara River Trail Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 322° NW
Cold Creek Valley Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 082° E
Edwards Canyon Country Stadium 10 (Cinema) — 1.8 mi, 089° E
Lookout Point (Viewpoint) — 2.0 mi, 205° SW
Communitree (Public Artwork) — 2.2 mi, 085° E
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 2.7 mi, 150° SE · 454k acres
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 2.7 mi, 150° SE · 662k acres
Oak of the Golden Dream (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 152° SE
Laemmle (Newhall location) (Cinema) — 3.0 mi, 221° SW
Heritage Junction Historic Park (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 212° SW
William S. Hart Ranch House (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 214° SW
Bunkhouse (Museum) — 3.3 mi, 215° SW
Fritz' Grave (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 213° SW
Magic Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 5.8 mi, 096° E · 12k acres

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