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South El Monte California Map

Explore South El Monte, 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 South El Monte, California

How to Use This South El Monte, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for South El Monte, 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 South El Monte.

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	South El Monte
State	California (CA)
County	Los Angeles County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	34.051955
Longitude	-118.046734
Population	19,567
Density	2656.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	91733
Area Code	818, 747
County Seat	Los Angeles
School District	El Monte Union High School District

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About South El Monte, California

South El Monte is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 19,567. The population density is 2656.4 people per km². South El Monte is located at 34.0520°N, 118.0467°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. South El Monte is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 91733.

South El Monte occupies a flat, industrious expanse within the broader San Gabriel Valley, defined by the steady pulse of its inland geography. It lies 1.6 miles southwest of El Monte, CA (from El Monte, CA: bearing 224°T), and is situated 8.7 miles southeast of Pasadena. The landscape remains grounded in its proximity to the San Gabriel Mountains, which rise with a sharp, pale clarity against the horizon, anchoring the valley floor. To the south, the terrain maintains a functional, urban rhythm, punctuated by the serene presence of Legg Lake just a short distance away. Nearby, the water of Mission Creek marks the earth, tracing a quiet line through the suburban grid that defines the region. The light here at dusk possesses a singular, dry intensity, turning the asphalt and industrial steel into a canvas of muted, dusty gold.

South El Monte emerged from a legacy of land grants and agricultural roots, eventually transforming into a hub of intensive manufacturing and light industry. The local economy thrives on a backbone of logistics, metal fabrication, and automotive services that capitalize on the region’s strategic position inland. Factories and warehouses stand as silent, utilitarian monuments to the labor that has propelled the growth of South El Monte for generations. This economic persistence is reflected in the steady, rhythmic movement of trucks and workers navigating the thoroughfares during the morning rush. The resilience of these industries provides a sharp contrast to the more residential quietude found in the surrounding neighborhoods, creating a distinct, working-class character.

Cultural life in South El Monte finds a communal focal point at the Mini Center, where residents gather to enjoy the open space and local recreational opportunities. The civic identity is forged by a strong sense of heritage and a pragmatic approach to the challenges of modern life. While the streets do not claim the sprawling fame of major metropolitan centers, the community remains a vital, cohesive part of the regional landscape. Notable figures such as the musician Ritchie Valens, who spent his formative years in the region, left an indelible mark on the cultural consciousness of the area. Through local festivals and school-centered traditions, South El Monte maintains a persistent, authentic energy that defines its daily existence.

Nearby Outdoor Places

South El Monte Senior Center (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 181° S
Shiveley Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 190° S
Whittier Narrows Reservoir (Recreation Area) — 0.5 mi, 196° S
New Temple Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 161° S
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 0.8 mi, 228° SW
San Gabriel River and Bike Trail (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 159° S
Bosque del Rio Hondo Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 2.0 mi, 218° SW
San Angelo Landscape (Public Artwork) — 2.5 mi, 093° E
LA-14 Nike Missile Site (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 142° SE
Avocado Heights Oak Tree Memorial (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 105° E
Halona Art & Culture Center (Gallery) — 3.9 mi, 348° N
Cinepolis (Cinema) — 4.2 mi, 216° SW
In-N-Out Burger Museum (Museum) — 4.3 mi, 074° E
Misión San Gabriel Archángel (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 312° NW
Scholart Selection (Gallery) — 4.7 mi, 311° NW
Mission Art Center (Arts Centre) — 4.7 mi, 311° NW
Ramona Museum of California History (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 311° NW
Vic Lopez Auditorium (Theatre) — 4.9 mi, 178° S
AMC Atlantic Times Square 14 (Cinema) — 5.1 mi, 282° W
Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 116° SE
Nucleus (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 305° NW
A Dawn in the West (Monument) — 5.5 mi, 001° N
Gilb Museum Of Arcadia Heritage (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 002° N
Theatre entrance (Theatre) — 5.5 mi, 173° S
Angeles Other (National Forest) — 6.6 mi, 006° N · 400 acres
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 8.8 mi, 359° N · 454k acres
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 8.8 mi, 359° N · 662k acres
San Gabriel Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 13.3 mi, 012° N · 36k acres
Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 20.7 mi, 012° N · 27k acres

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