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Turlock California Map

Explore Turlock, 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 Turlock, California

How to Use This Turlock, California Map

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

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	Turlock
State	California (CA)
County	Stanislaus County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	37.504561
Longitude	-120.856996
Population	72,740
Density	1661.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	95380, 95381, 95382
Area Code	408, 669
County Seat	Modesto
School District	Turlock Unified School District

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About Turlock, California

Turlock is a locality in Stanislaus County, California, United States. It has a population of 72,740. The population density is 1661.3 people per km². Turlock is located at 37.5046°N, 120.8570°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Turlock is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 95380, 95381, 95382.

Turlock emerges from the vast, level expanse of the Central Valley, defined by an horizon that stretches wide under a high, pale sky. It lies 5.7 miles northwest of Delhi, CA (from Delhi, CA: bearing 319°T), and is situated 9.2 miles southeast of Ceres. The physical character of the land is defined by its profound flatness, a testament to the alluvial deposits that create some of the most productive soil on earth. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Coast Ranges provide a rugged contrast to the orderly, cultivated fields that characterize the immediate surroundings. Within the town, the local landscape finds a quiet focal point in Central Park, a space that offers a respite of green amidst the geometry of the streets. While the nearest flowing water, Upper Lateral Number Four, marks the rural periphery three miles away, the sense of space here is dictated not by water, but by the relentless, sun-drenched reach of the plains.

Turlock grew from the arrival of the railroad, which acted as a catalyst for settlers drawn to the agricultural promise of the region. Early development was spurred by the vision of pioneers who saw potential in the arid landscape, eventually transforming it through irrigation and persistent labor. The name itself carries the legacy of those who moved across the plains to carve a life out of the dust and heat. Over generations, the patterns of settlement shifted from small-scale farming to a sophisticated network of commerce and industry, yet the memory of those early, sun-baked years remains a foundational element of the identity of Turlock.

The economy of Turlock remains deeply anchored in the bounty of the land, with food processing and agricultural services serving as the primary engines of local productivity. This industrial backbone is complemented by the presence of California State University, Stanislaus, which serves as a center for intellectual growth and provides a steady rhythm to the academic calendar. Infrastructure connects the region to larger transit corridors, ensuring that the goods produced here reach markets well beyond the valley floor. As the local workforce navigates the intersection of traditional agriculture and modern enterprise, the stability of Turlock continues to draw strength from the diverse industries that thrive in this fertile basin.

Cultural life in Turlock is marked by a blend of collegiate spirit and community-focused traditions that define the pace of the year. The presence of the university brings a vibrant energy, particularly during athletic seasons where the community gathers to support local teams. Annual festivals and seasonal events draw residents into the public squares, reinforcing a social cohesion that is quiet but enduring. While the residents are far from the coast, the region offers its own beauty, such as the cooling shade of local trees during the long, golden afternoons or the sight of the sun dipping toward the far-off ridges. The character of Turlock is essentially that of a place where the work of the day and the life of the community are held in a steady, unforced balance.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Donnelly Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 000° N
Brandon Koch Memorial Skate Park (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 103° E
Stan State Art Space (Gallery) — 0.8 mi, 144° SE
Palace Market (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 135° SE
Pat Portwood (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 114° SE
Dianne Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 251° W
Blessing of the Oak Trees (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 015° N
Trilipse (Public Artwork) — 1.3 mi, 353° N
University Art Gallery (Gallery) — 1.3 mi, 352° N
Turlock Community Theater (Theatre) — 1.4 mi, 105° E
Christmas Tree Lane (Attraction) — 1.5 mi, 059° NE
Teague Park (State Park) — 1.6 mi, 008° N
North Turlock Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 2.3 mi, 333° NW
San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.7 mi, 220° SW · 15k acres
Double T Acres Ag Museum (Museum) — 11.8 mi, 190° S
McHenry Museum (Museum) — 12.2 mi, 322° NW
Mistlin Gallery (Gallery) — 12.3 mi, 320° NW
Brenden Modesto 18 (Cinema) — 12.3 mi, 320° NW
Great Valley Grasslands State Park (State Park) — 14.0 mi, 189° S
San Luis National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.2 mi, 187° S · 36k acres
Grasslands Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 14.5 mi, 179° S · 30k acres
Riverbank Historical Museum (Museum) — 16.6 mi, 345° N
Galaxy Theater (Cinema) — 16.6 mi, 342° N
The Cowboy Museum (Museum) — 18.1 mi, 002° N
Vista Point (Viewpoint) — 19.5 mi, 224° SW
The Horseless Carriage Garage (Museum) — 21.4 mi, 340° N
Lens 360 (Arts Centre) — 24.8 mi, 124° SE
Stanislaus National Forest (National Forest) — 41.3 mi, 058° NE · 901k acres

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