Saugus California Map

About Saugus, California

Saugus is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 22,000. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². Saugus is located at 34.4114°N, 118.5401°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91350.

Saugus, California, unfolds as a landscape of subtle undulations and sun-baked earth, where the Santa Clara River, a silver thread in the dry season, carves its path through rolling hills that gradually ascend towards the horizon. It lies 1.4 miles north of Santa Clarita, CA (from Santa Clarita, CA: bearing 6°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-west of Sylmar. The air here carries the dry, clean scent of chaparral, punctuated by the faint perfume of wild sage and the distant hum of unseen life. Oak trees, gnarled and ancient, punctuate the slopes, their branches reaching like weathered hands towards the expansive, often cerulean sky, while the golden light of late afternoon casts long shadows that deepen the contours of the terrain, imbuing the scene with a quiet, pastoral dignity. Historically, Saugus owes its character to the agricultural bounty of the valley floor and the enduring spirit of its early settlers who recognized the fertile potential of this land. For generations, citrus groves and ranches defined its economy, a legacy still whispered in the names of some local thoroughfares and the occasional weathered barn. The advent of the automobile brought a new era, transforming Saugus into a vital stop along the historic routes of travel, a place where journeys were punctuated by rest and refreshment. Today, while newer developments have broadened its economic base, the echoes of its agrarian past and its role as a crossroads remain, lending a distinctive, unhurried rhythm to the everyday life of Saugus.

About This Saugus Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Saugus, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.411385, -118.540086. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Saugus and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Saugus includes the ZIP code (91350), telephone area code (626), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Saugus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.