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Temple City California Map

Explore Temple City, 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 Temple City, California

How to Use This Temple City, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Temple City, 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 Temple City.

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.

CityTemple City
StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyLos Angeles County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezonePacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)
Latitude34.10723
Longitude-118.057846
Population36,494
Density3519.1 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code91780
Area Code818, 747
County SeatLos Angeles
School DistrictTemple City Unified School District

About Temple City, California

Temple City is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 36,494. The population density is 3519.1 people per km². Temple City is located at 34.1072°N, 118.0578°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Temple City is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 91780.

Temple City emerges as a distinct settlement upon the flat, sun-drenched plains of the San Gabriel Valley. It lies 2.0 miles north-northeast of Rosemead, CA (from Rosemead, CA: bearing 25°T), and is situated 5.7 miles east-southeast of Pasadena.

Eaton Wash carves a modest, quiet path just one mile away, marking the land with its seasonal presence. To the north, the San Gabriel Mountains rise in a jagged, gray silhouette that defines the horizon and captures the fading light of every evening. The air here carries the dry, warm scent of inland earth, far removed from the dampness of the distant coast. Temple City Park serves as the green center of the grid, offering a place where the shadows of trees stretch long across the grass during the golden hour. Residents often look toward the distant peaks, recognizing how the geography shapes the quiet, steady rhythm of the day.

Temple City traces its origins to the early twentieth century, when the land was transformed from open fields into a structured residential vision. The local economy grew from these roots, shifting from early agricultural pursuits into a vibrant mix of small-scale commerce and service industries. Shops and professional offices now line the main thoroughfares, creating a stable environment where local enterprise sustains the daily needs of families. While the region once favored the cultivation of crops, the modern landscape is defined by its industrious spirit and the steady hum of neighborhood life. Temple City maintains this industrious character, balancing its history of development with the practical demands of a contemporary suburban economy.

Cultural life in Temple City finds expression in the diverse traditions of its residents and the frequent gatherings held in public spaces. The annual Camellia Festival highlights this heritage, drawing the community together to celebrate the blossoms that have long been a symbol of local pride. Notable individuals such as the actress Heather Tom have roots in the area, reflecting the quiet achievement often found within these neighborhoods. Residents may venture toward the Mount Wilson Trail for a more rigorous experience, yet the heart of the social experience remains in the local parks and schools. Every street corner reflects a blend of backgrounds, creating a social fabric that is both varied and deeply settled. The atmosphere remains one of purposeful activity, where the passage of time is marked by the cycles of the seasons and the steady growth of the community.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Temple City Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 075° E
  • Halona Art & Culture Center (Gallery) — 0.2 mi, 263° W
  • Live Oak Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 119° SE
  • Five Minimalist Poems (Public Artwork) — 1.8 mi, 336° NW
  • A Dawn in the West (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 023° NE
  • Santa Anita Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 027° NE
  • Pasadena Art School (Arts Centre) — 1.9 mi, 331° NW
  • Gilb Museum Of Arcadia Heritage (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 027° NE
  • Arcadia Par-3 Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.2 mi, 103° E
  • Tallac Knoll (Viewpoint) — 2.3 mi, 001° N
  • Misión San Gabriel Archángel (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 255° W
  • Scholart Selection (Gallery) — 3.0 mi, 256° W
  • Ramona Museum of California History (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 257° W
  • Mission Art Center (Arts Centre) — 3.0 mi, 257° W
  • Angeles Other (National Forest) — 3.0 mi, 025° NE · 400 acres
  • Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens (Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 292° W
  • Whittier Narrows Reservoir (Recreation Area) — 3.3 mi, 192° S
  • The Celebration Garden (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 295° NW
  • Huntington Library Exhibition Hall (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 294° NW
  • Frank and Toshie Moser (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 292° W
  • Sierra Madre Memorial Cannon (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 001° N
  • Anthony's Gallery (Gallery) — 3.8 mi, 277° W
  • Regal Edwards Alhambra Renaissance (Cinema) — 4.0 mi, 259° W
  • Monrovia Wilderness Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 032° NE
  • Arte Flamenco Dance Theatre (Theatre) — 4.2 mi, 257° W
  • Westerbeck Recital Hall (Theatre) — 4.2 mi, 306° NW
  • San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 5.0 mi, 000° N · 454k acres
  • Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 5.0 mi, 000° N · 662k acres
  • San Gabriel Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 10.0 mi, 012° N · 36k acres
  • Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 17.3 mi, 009° N · 27k acres

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About This Temple City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Temple City, California. Coordinates: 34.10723, -118.057846. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Temple City includes the ZIP code (91780), telephone area code (818, 747), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Temple City Unified School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.