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Signal Hill California Map

Explore Signal Hill, 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 Signal Hill, California

How to Use This Signal Hill, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Signal Hill, 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 Signal Hill.

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

Latitude	33.804461
Longitude	-118.167846
Population	11,848
Density	2089.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	90755
Area Code	818, 747
County Seat	Los Angeles
School District	Long Beach Unified School District

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About Signal Hill, California

Signal Hill is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 11,848. The population density is 2089.8 people per km². Signal Hill is located at 33.8045°N, 118.1678°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Signal Hill is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 90755.

Signal Hill rises as a singular, elevated vantage point that commands a sweeping perspective over the surrounding lowlands. It lies 2.9 miles north-northeast of Long Beach, CA (from Long Beach, CA: bearing 25°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south-southwest of Downey. The coastal air carries a persistent, cooling moisture from the direction of Channel Two, situated only three miles away. From the higher elevations, one might observe the distant, hazy silhouette of the San Gabriel Mountains marking the northern horizon. The Los Angeles River winds its way through the landscape just two miles from the base, carving a path toward the sea. Sunset View Park provides a dedicated space to observe the golden light as it fades over the terrain, offering a quiet respite amidst the urban expanse.

Signal Hill maintains a legacy deeply rooted in the discovery of vast petroleum deposits that transformed the regional landscape into a center of industrial activity. Derricks once defined the skyline, their rhythmic mechanical motion powering an economy that fueled the growth of the entire basin. While the intensity of extraction has shifted over time, the remnants of this industrious past remain visible in the texture of the local economy. Beyond the wells, the area has transitioned into a diverse hub of commerce and residential life that sustains a steady, methodical pace. Efforts to manage the Los Alamitos Retarding Basin highlight a commitment to balancing historical industrial utility with modern environmental stewardship.

Cultural life in Signal Hill reflects a blend of historical ambition and a contemporary focus on community connectivity. Sunset View Park serves as a focal point for residents, offering a green sanctuary that invites quiet reflection away from the busy transit arteries. Island Grissom stands as a distinct feature visible from the heights, serving as a silent sentinel in the nearby waters that reminds observers of the region’s maritime links. While the pace of life remains productive, the atmosphere is tempered by the expansive sky and the influence of the nearby coast. Famous individuals such as the legendary singer Snoop Dogg have roots in this specific vicinity, carrying the influence of the local landscape into their broader creative endeavors. The character of Signal Hill endures through this intersection of labor, natural elevation, and the persistent, salt-tinged breeze that defines the atmosphere.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sunset View Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 174° S
Hilltop LLC HOA (Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 174° S
Comstock South LLC HOA (Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 160° S
Willow Springs Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 287° W
Longview Point (Viewpoint) — 0.6 mi, 289° W
Chittick Field (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 196° S
Untitled (Public Artwork) — 0.9 mi, 083° E
Martin Luther King Jr. (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 215° SW
Lakewood Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 016° N
Laura Trelstad (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 247° SW
Douglas Park Globe (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 038° NE
Museum of Latin American Art (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 198° S
Fly DC Jets (historic sign) (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 046° NE
The Garage Theater (Theatre) — 2.4 mi, 212° SW
LB Playhouse (Theatre) — 2.4 mi, 129° SE
Dark Arts Emporium (Gallery) — 2.7 mi, 203° SW
Red Car Greenbelt (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 142° SE
Iguana Import Gallery (Gallery) — 2.9 mi, 161° S
Grand Prix of Long Beach Podium (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 200° S
Grand Prix of Long Beach Finish Line (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 201° S
Long Beach Lifeguard Museum (Museum) — 3.6 mi, 140° SE
B-427 Scorpion (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 201° S
Rancho Los Alamitos (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 119° SE
Cinemark Carson and XD (Cinema) — 6.0 mi, 297° NW
Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.3 mi, 131° SE · 1,777 acres
Bolsa Chica State Beach (State Park) — 8.7 mi, 138° SE
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 9.2 mi, 227° SW · 8,946 acres
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 26.4 mi, 012° N · 454k acres
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 26.4 mi, 012° N · 662k acres

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