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South San Gabriel California Map

Explore South San Gabriel, 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 San Gabriel, California

How to Use This South San Gabriel, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for South San Gabriel, 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 San Gabriel.

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

Latitude	34.047794
Longitude	-118.095678
Population	7,920
Density	3666.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	91770
Area Code	818, 747
County Seat	Los Angeles
School District	Montebello Unified School District

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About South San Gabriel, California

South San Gabriel is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,920. The population density is 3666.6 people per km². South San Gabriel is located at 34.0478°N, 118.0957°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91770.

South San Gabriel occupies a flat stretch of land defined by the steady, concrete-lined presence of the Alhambra Wash. It lies 1.6 miles southwest of Rosemead, CA (from Rosemead, CA: bearing 219°T), and is situated 8.8 miles east of Los Angeles. The landscape here remains largely level, giving way to the distant, hazy blue silhouette of the San Gabriel Mountains that anchor the northern horizon. To the west, the terrain rises slightly toward the elevated basin of Sycamore Canyon, while the local topography maintains a dry, sun-baked quality. Residents often look toward the nearby Garvey Reservoir, a quiet fixture that holds the light during the long, golden afternoons. The air carries a stillness common to these inland plains, where the heat settles into the pavement and the dry grass of Zapopan Park waits for the evening breeze.

Development in South San Gabriel reflects the steady expansion of the regional economy, shifting from early agricultural roots to a dense network of light industry and residential blocks. Small workshops and commercial warehouses populate the side streets, serving as the quiet engines of a working-class neighborhood. The history of the land suggests a pragmatic transformation, where open fields were gradually organized into the grid of streets seen today. Local commerce relies on a mix of independent businesses and service-oriented trades that keep the daily rhythm moving forward. This industrious environment favors utility over ornament, creating a space where the labor of the day dictates the pace of life.

South San Gabriel maintains a character shaped by its diverse population and the unassuming nature of its neighborhood life. Zapopan Park serves as the primary communal clearing, offering a patch of green space where the local cadence slows down under the shade of mature trees. While the area lacks the grand monuments of larger urban centers, it holds a grounded, authentic atmosphere that resists the pretension of more polished districts. Those seeking a more rigorous path can reach the Mount Wilson Trail with a short drive, providing a connection to the wilder elevation of the region. The cultural identity of South San Gabriel persists in the quiet interactions of its people, who navigate the intersection of tradition and the modern demands of the basin.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Potrero Heights Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 139° SE
Whittier Narrows Reservoir (Recreation Area) — 0.8 mi, 089° E
Jess Gonzales Sports Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 051° NE
Garvey Ranch Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 284° W
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 1.2 mi, 116° SE
Bosque del Rio Hondo Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 2.0 mi, 129° SE
Montebello Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.2 mi, 238° SW
Eagle Statue (Public Artwork) — 2.4 mi, 006° N
AMC Atlantic Times Square 14 (Cinema) — 2.6 mi, 302° NW
Vincent Price Art Museum (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 258° W
Edison Center for the Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 3.0 mi, 260° W
Cinepolis (Cinema) — 3.1 mi, 175° S
Misión San Gabriel Archángel (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 349° N
Scholart Selection (Gallery) — 3.5 mi, 348° N
Mission Art Center (Arts Centre) — 3.5 mi, 348° N
Ramona Museum of California History (Museum) — 3.5 mi, 348° N
Arte Flamenco Dance Theatre (Theatre) — 3.7 mi, 329° NW
Nucleus (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 334° NW
Micro Gallery (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 333° NW
Citadel Outlets (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 230° SW
Arena Theatre (Theatre) — 4.3 mi, 289° W
Whittier Boulevard Arch (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 247° SW
LA-14 Nike Missile Site (Monument) — 5.1 mi, 114° SE
George Smith Patton, Jr. (Monument) — 5.2 mi, 344° N
Cold Creek Valley Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 5.5 mi, 307° NW
Angeles Other (National Forest) — 7.7 mi, 027° NE · 400 acres
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 9.2 mi, 008° N · 454k acres
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 9.2 mi, 008° N · 662k acres
San Gabriel Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 14.5 mi, 017° N · 36k acres
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 17.1 mi, 288° W · 24k acres

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