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Sonoma State University California Map

Explore Sonoma State University, 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 Sonoma State University, California

How to Use This Sonoma State University, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Sonoma State University, 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 Sonoma State University.

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	Sonoma State University
State	California (CA)
County	Sonoma County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	38.3406
Longitude	-122.6729
Population	2,679
Density	2480.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	94928
Area Code	510
County Seat	Santa Rosa
School District	Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District

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About Sonoma State University, California

Sonoma State University is a locality in Sonoma County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,679. The population density is 2480.5 people per km². Sonoma State University is located at 38.3406°N, 122.6729°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94928.

Sonoma State University sits upon a landscape defined by the rhythmic pulse of Copeland Creek, which traces a winding path through the campus grounds. It lies 1.5 miles east of Rohnert Park, CA (from Rohnert Park, CA: bearing 87°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-southeast of Santa Rosa. The terrain is characterized by a Mediterranean climate where the Pacific light softens the contours of the earth, particularly during the transition from the dry, golden heat of summer to the arrival of coastal fog that drifts inland. Twin Creeks Park serves as an immediate extension of this natural environment, grounding the university in a space where the air often carries the scent of wild grasses and sun-warmed soil. Though the horizon is distant, the presence of the Coast Ranges provides a silent, blue-tinted frame to the west, while the nearby Crane Canyon creates a subtle atmospheric basin that traps the warmth of the day long after the sun has begun to retreat.

Sonoma State University serves as a focal point for the intellectual and economic life of the region, drawing its vitality from the agricultural heritage of the surrounding valleys. While the university operates at a remove from the heavy industry of urban centers, its history reflects the broader evolution of the region, transitioning from pastoral utility to a hub of academic inquiry. Students and visitors alike often find themselves gravitating toward the Two Quarry Trail for a sense of perspective, or looking toward the proximity of Laguna Lake, which remains a quiet feature in the wider geography. The connection to the water is distant but persistent, with the influence of McNear Channel exerting a subtle pull on the regional climate patterns. Life here moves with a deliberate pace, colored by the seasonal cycles of the land and the quiet, industrious spirit of a community that recognizes its place within a larger, shifting ecological system.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Anne Frank Tree (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 006° N
Bacon and Eggs (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 265° W
Magnolia Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 199° S
Sunrise Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 298° NW
Peace Pole (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 260° W
THS Peace Pole (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 254° W
Rohnert Park Municipal Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 312° NW
Taylor Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 357° N
North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 071° E
Fairfield Osborn Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.8 mi, 090° E
East Knoll (Viewpoint) — 4.6 mi, 360° N
Trione-Annadel State Park (State Park) — 5.4 mi, 014° N
Cinnabar Theater (Theatre) — 5.7 mi, 173° S
Lori Austen Gallery (Gallery) — 7.2 mi, 354° N
Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds (Attraction) — 7.2 mi, 161° S
J Gallery (Gallery) — 7.3 mi, 343° N
The Corner Store Collective (Gallery) — 7.4 mi, 342° N
Petaluma Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 7.4 mi, 164° S
Mcnear's Mystic Theatre (Theatre) — 7.6 mi, 166° S
Duckworth Family Farm (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 273° W
Boulevard 14 Cinemas (Cinema) — 7.6 mi, 166° S
Petaluma Historical Museum and Library (Museum) — 7.7 mi, 167° S
Stuart Creek Run (Nature Reserve) — 8.5 mi, 077° E
Children's Museum of Sonoma County (Museum) — 9.0 mi, 337° NW
Bronze Plus Art Foundry (Arts Centre) — 9.2 mi, 298° NW
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park (State Park) — 10.0 mi, 044° NE
Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 14.3 mi, 262° W
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 16.9 mi, 225° SW · 113k acres
Point Reyes National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 17.7 mi, 227° SW · 135k acres
Phillip Burton Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 17.7 mi, 232° SW · 33k acres

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