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Sun Valley California Map

Explore Sun Valley, 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 Sun Valley, California

How to Use This Sun Valley, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Sun Valley, 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 Sun Valley.

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

Latitude	34.217504
Longitude	-118.370358
Population	62,000
Density	4800.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	91352, 91353
Area Code	626
County Seat	Los Angeles

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About Sun Valley, California

Sun Valley is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 62,000. The population density is 4800.0 people per km². Sun Valley is located at 34.2175°N, 118.3704°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 91352, 91353.

Sun Valley occupies a broad, sun-drenched expanse of the San Fernando Valley, characterized by a semi-arid, level terrain that stretches toward the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Santa Monica Mountains. It lies 3.2 miles north of North Hollywood, CA (from North Hollywood, CA: bearing 9°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-northwest of Hollywood. The air here holds a dry, persistent clarity, often shimmering with a heat that turns the late afternoon light into a pale, molten gold. Beyond the immediate development, the land reveals its rugged character through the proximity of Chandler Canyon, a reminder of the basin's natural contours. Residents often find respite at the Sun Valley Park & Recreation Center, where the open space provides a quiet anchor against the relentless pace of the surrounding metropolitan sprawl. Water, a precious and scarce commodity in this inland landscape, is channeled through the narrow, seasonal path of McDonald Creek, which cuts through the suburban grid like a vein of earth and stone.

Development in Sun Valley began as a transformation of vast, dusty tracts into agricultural land, eventually yielding to the mid-century industrial expansion that defined much of the region. Where orchards and open fields once thrived under a relentless sun, the community evolved into a hub of manufacturing and logistical ingenuity, drawing workers from diverse backgrounds to build lives in the shadow of the growing urban core. This historical transition from rural acreage to a dense, industrious landscape remains evident in the wide thoroughfares and the architectural layering of the residential neighborhoods. Sun Valley grew not through grand design, but through the steady, incremental labor of those who saw potential in the arid plains, slowly hardening the dusty earth into a permanent foothold of commerce and residence.

Economic life in Sun Valley thrives through a robust network of industrial parks, automotive repair centers, and specialized manufacturing facilities that capitalize on the area's strategic location within the larger logistics corridor. Infrastructure here is dominated by the arterial flow of freeways and heavy rail lines, which serve as the primary conduits for the movement of goods and people. While the focus remains largely on industrial output and trade, the area supports a pragmatic educational environment, with local schools preparing the next generation to navigate the technical and mechanical demands of the regional economy. Far from the quieter, greener zones like the Little Gleason Forestry Plantation, the daily rhythm of the workspace is dictated by the hum of machinery and the constant, rhythmic pulse of heavy transit moving across the valley floor.

Cultural life in Sun Valley reflects the industrious, multicultural spirit of its residents, who often gather for neighborhood festivals that celebrate a wide array of heritage and local artistry. While major professional sports teams play in the larger arenas of the basin, the local passion for competition is felt in the energetic youth leagues that utilize community facilities throughout the year. Those seeking a connection to the wilderness often venture toward the Oak Spring Trail, where the landscape offers a brief, rugged escape from the concrete. Though the distant Chatsworth Reservoir remains a notable feature for those who track the region's water history, the true character of Sun Valley is found in the everyday interactions of its people, the vibrant murals adorning industrial walls, and the quiet, persistent resilience of a neighborhood that remains deeply grounded in its inland reality.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sun Valley Park & Recreation Center (Local Recreation) — 0.0 mi, 330° NW
De Garmo Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 093° E
Verdugo Mountain Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 073° E
Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Open Space (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 055° NE
Villa Casitas Arch (Public Artwork) — 1.9 mi, 181° S
City of Burbank Open Space Mountain Reserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 100° E
Fond Wilderness Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 028° NE
KKK Cross (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 028° NE
Destroyed Ku Klux Klan Monument (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 028° NE
Earthwalk Park Dedication (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 120° SE
Hansen Dam (Recreation Area) — 3.0 mi, 353° N
Ark Theatre (Theatre) — 3.0 mi, 190° S
Lookout Point (Viewpoint) — 3.3 mi, 359° N
Boy Scout Camp (Historic Ruins) — 3.3 mi, 091° E
Little Ass Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 3.4 mi, 024° NE
Cold Creek Valley Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 231° SW
Burbank Christmas Tree (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 104° E
Laemmle NoHo 7 (Cinema) — 3.6 mi, 184° S
The Road Theatre Company (Theatre) — 3.6 mi, 175° S
L.A. Connection Comedy Theatre (Arts Centre) — 3.7 mi, 157° SE
Secret Forest Los Angeles (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 156° SE
AMC Burbank Town Center 6 (Cinema) — 3.9 mi, 126° SE
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 4.3 mi, 011° N · 454k acres
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 4.3 mi, 011° N · 662k acres
Warner Bros Studio Tour (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 157° SE
Warner Bros. Transportation Museum (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 161° S
Princess Peach's Castle (Historic Castle / Fort) — 5.3 mi, 172° S
Bowser's Castle (Historic Castle / Fort) — 5.3 mi, 173° S
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 6.3 mi, 186° S · 24k acres
Magic Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 9.8 mi, 001° N · 12k acres

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