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Tamalpais-Homestead Valley California Map

Explore Tamalpais-Homestead 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, California

How to Use This Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Tamalpais-Homestead 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 Tamalpais-Homestead 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	Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
State	California (CA)
County	Marin County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	37.8793
Longitude	-122.5382
Population	11,492
Density	947.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	94941
Area Code	510
County Seat	San Rafael
School District	Tamalpais Union High School District

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About Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, California

Tamalpais-Homestead Valley is a locality in Marin County, California, United States. It has a population of 11,492. The population density is 947.1 people per km². Tamalpais-Homestead Valley is located at 37.8793°N, 122.5382°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94941.

Tamalpais-Homestead Valley reveals its character through the quiet movement of Coyote Creek as it carves a path through the landscape. It lies 1.9 miles south-southeast of Mill Valley, CA (from Mill Valley, CA: bearing 169°T), and is situated 9.7 miles northwest of San Francisco. The Pacific Ocean exerts a tempering influence on the air, bringing a cool dampness that lingers long after the morning fog has retreated. To the west, the horizon holds the distant silhouette of the Coast Ranges, while the immediate terrain is defined by the gentle, verdant rise of Tamalpais Valley. A short distance away, the stillness of Haypress Pond offers a quiet contrast to the shifting tides of the nearby coast. Residents often find their way along the Rhubarb Trail, where the earth feels ancient and the light filters through the canopy in soft, shifting patterns.

Tamalpais-Homestead Valley grew from a legacy of early residential development that prioritized a harmonious connection to the surrounding wild spaces. The local economy today functions primarily as a quiet residential enclave, supporting professionals who value the proximity to commerce while maintaining a distance from the dense urban centers. While the industrial footprint remains minimal, the community relies on a network of services that honor the preservation of the nearby Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Historically, the land served as a gateway for those moving between the dense, shadowy depths of the distant Sutro Forest and the open, sun-drenched coastal slopes. Daily life here is punctuated by the rhythmic transit of commuters, whose presence keeps the local economy aligned with the broader patterns of the regional workforce.

Tamalpais-Homestead Valley fosters a cultural identity grounded in environmental stewardship and a deep appreciation for the quietude of the natural world. The presence of Kent Falls serves as a seasonal reminder of the region’s hydrology, drawing those who seek the meditative sound of moving water. Public gatherings and civic events often take place in spaces where the community can gather under the open sky, reflecting the informal and communal spirit of the residents. While the area has provided a home for many, including the late, influential author and poet Robert Hass, whose work often mirrored the local landscape, the culture remains understated rather than ostentatious. The atmosphere is one of deliberate patience, where the passage of the seasons is measured by the changing color of the hills and the persistent, bracing scent of the Pacific Ocean.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 0.2 mi, 195° S · 113k acres
Marin View (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 157° SE
Bothin Marsh Open Space Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 075° E
Mount Tamalpais State Park (State Park) — 0.8 mi, 271° W
Mill Valley/Sausalito Path (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 054° NE
Bayfront Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 034° NE
Muir Woods National Monument (National Monument) — 1.5 mi, 298° NW · 527 acres
Red Autumn Trees Formation (Viewpoint) — 2.0 mi, 344° N
Redwood Tree Slice (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 297° NW
Founders Grove (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 297° NW
Blithedale Summit Open Space Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 356° N
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 2.3 mi, 215° SW
Hill 88 (Historic Ruins) — 2.6 mi, 173° S
Marinship Exhibit (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 114° SE
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 2.9 mi, 240° SW · 8,946 acres
Blackie Horse Statue (Public Artwork) — 2.9 mi, 066° NE
IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 116° SE
Nike Missile Site SF-88 (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 171° S
Sitting Bull Rock and memorial (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 330° NW
The Rosebowl (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 003° N
Battery Construction 129 (Historic Ruins) — 4.1 mi, 150° SE
Slide House (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 016° N
Old Hilary's Botanical Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 4.4 mi, 088° E
Giant Picnic Table (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 016° N
Tiburon Playhouse (Cinema) — 4.5 mi, 095° E
Bay Area Discovery Museum (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 132° SE
Lone Sailor Monument (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 135° SE
Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 4.9 mi, 272° W
San Rafael Open Space (Nature Reserve) — 5.8 mi, 001° N
Point Reyes National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 9.2 mi, 281° W · 135k acres

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