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Sherman Oaks California Map

Explore Sherman Oaks, 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 Sherman Oaks, California

How to Use This Sherman Oaks, California Map

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

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

Latitude	34.151117
Longitude	-118.449248
Population	52,000
Density	4800.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	91403, 91413, 91423, 91495
Area Code	626
County Seat	Los Angeles

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About Sherman Oaks, California

Sherman Oaks is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 52,000. The population density is 4800.0 people per km². Sherman Oaks is located at 34.1511°N, 118.4492°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 91403, 91413, 91423.

Sherman Oaks occupies a significant position within the basin where the landscape transitions from the flat floor of the valley toward the rising shadows of the distant Santa Monica Mountains. It lies 2.5 miles south of Van Nuys, CA (from Van Nuys, CA: bearing 180°T), and is situated 7.9 miles west-northwest of Hollywood. The Los Angeles River flows near the northern boundary, its concrete-lined channel serving as a stark, industrial artery that gathers the runoff of the surrounding plains. To the south, the terrain begins to tilt upward, offering a tactile shift in elevation that draws the eye toward the cooling presence of Deervale-Stone Canyon Park. In the quiet hours of late afternoon, the light here takes on a distinct, amber quality, casting long shadows across the dry, golden grasses that characterize the undeveloped edges of Sherman Oaks.

Development in Sherman Oaks followed the expansion of agricultural enterprise in the early twentieth century, transforming what were once vast spreads of grain and orchard land into a structured grid of residential streets. The founding spirit of Sherman Oaks relied upon the conversion of open territory into a suburban expanse, tethered to the growth of the wider region. As the settlement matured, the original agrarian character gave way to the steady, rhythmic pulse of suburban expansion, replacing the seasonal cycles of harvest with the permanent architecture of modern civic life. The historical trajectory of Sherman Oaks reflects a deliberate effort to organize the wilder, sun-drenched plains into a coherent pattern of neighborhoods and thoroughfares.

Commerce and enterprise in Sherman Oaks define the everyday rhythm of the local economy, which centers primarily on professional services, retail, and media-related ventures. While the locality lacks major research universities, it remains closely linked to the regional infrastructure, with commuters utilizing the arterial freeways that function as the primary veins of movement. The built environment of Sherman Oaks includes a dense arrangement of commercial hubs and medical offices, providing essential support for the residents who populate the surrounding blocks. This infrastructure supports a life defined by convenience, where the flow of traffic and the accessibility of local markets dictate the pace of the working day.

Cultural life in Sherman Oaks finds expression in the vibrant commercial corridors and the shared spaces where residents gather for community events. Major landmarks like the local shopping centers serve as the primary nodes for social interaction, while the proximity to Deervale-Stone Canyon Park provides a necessary connection to the rugged, inland terrain. For those who seek a broader connection to the landscape, the distant Bridle Trail offers a path into the higher, more challenging reaches of the region. Notable figures, including the actress Jennifer Aniston, have long maintained a connection to the area, grounding the reputation of Sherman Oaks in a blend of quiet residential stability and the polished veneer of regional fame.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Deervale-Stone Canyon Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 196° S
Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks War Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 026° NE
Cold Creek Valley Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 167° S
Oak Forest Canyon Natural Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 169° S
ArcLight (Cinema) — 1.1 mi, 283° W
HTLAMS auditorium (Theatre) — 1.3 mi, 353° N
Stone Canyon Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.3 mi, 182° S
Sepulveda Reservoir (Recreation Area) — 1.7 mi, 320° NW
Chester Bennington Mural (Public Artwork) — 2.0 mi, 078° E
Balboa Golf Course & Encino Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.2 mi, 308° NW
Sepulveda Pass Open Space (State Recreation Area) — 2.3 mi, 211° SW
Art House of Tailoring (Arts Centre) — 2.5 mi, 103° E
Mission Canyon Open Space (Local Recreation) — 2.5 mi, 230° SW
Workaholics -- The House (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 346° N
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 3.0 mi, 131° SE · 24k acres
Laemmle Town Center 5 (Cinema) — 3.4 mi, 280° W
Napoleon Bonaparte (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 191° S
Amelia Earheart (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 076° E
Ark Theatre (Theatre) — 4.3 mi, 068° E
Topanga State Park (State Park) — 4.4 mi, 247° SW
Cypress Walls (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 146° SE
Olive Garden Terrace (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 146° SE
East Courtyard (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 146° SE
Drudis-Biada Art Gallery And Fine Arts Building (Arts Centre) — 5.0 mi, 202° S
Lankershim Memorial (Monument) — 5.1 mi, 109° E
Experimental Digital Arts (Gallery) — 5.2 mi, 175° S
Valley Relics Museum (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 326° NW
UCLA New Wight Gallery (Gallery) — 5.2 mi, 175° S
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 10.3 mi, 031° NE · 454k acres
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 10.3 mi, 031° NE · 662k acres

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