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Van Nuys California Map

Explore Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys, California

How to Use This Van Nuys, California Map

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

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

Latitude	34.186672
Longitude	-118.448971
Population	136,000
Density	8400.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	91401, 91404, 91405, 91406, 91407
Area Code	626
County Seat	Los Angeles

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About Van Nuys, California

Van Nuys is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. With a population of 136,000, Van Nuys is a major urban centre in California. The population density is 8400.0 people per km². Van Nuys is located at 34.1867°N, 118.4490°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 91401, 91404, 91405.

Van Nuys occupies a broad expanse of flat, alluvial earth defined by the relentless, sun-bleached intensity of the inland basin. It lies 1.8 miles west of Valley Glen, CA (from Valley Glen, CA: bearing 267°T), and is situated 9.3 miles northwest of Hollywood. The terrain here is marked by the deliberate geometry of wide boulevards and the hum of traffic that serves as the region’s primary pulse. To the south, the distant profile of the Santa Monica Mountains creates a jagged, hazy boundary against the sky, while the arid landscape remains thirsty for the seasonal change. The Tujunga Wash carves a modest, concrete-lined path through the local topography, acting as a reminder of the hydrological forces that once shaped this dry plains environment long before the encroachment of asphalt and power lines.

Founders of Van Nuys envisioned an agricultural future, carving the land into parcels that favored the growth of grain and orchards under a relentless, shimmering light. The early development of the area was spurred by the arrival of the railway, which transformed these dusty fields into a hub for trade and settlement. This transition from open, sun-drenched fields to a grid of streets reflects the ambition of those who sought to tame the interior, shifting the ground from quiet cultivation to the steady, rhythmic expansion of a central hub. The architecture that remains from the early twentieth century speaks to a time when the horizon felt wider and the pace of life was dictated by the harvest rather than the clock.

Van Nuys serves as a vital economic engine, anchoring the regional industry through a complex network of aerospace facilities, aviation commerce, and small-scale manufacturing. The infrastructure is defined by its transit corridors and the bustling activity of the local airfield, which facilitates a constant flow of private and corporate aviation. Educational needs are met by a variety of vocational and secondary institutions that prepare the workforce for the specialized demands of the local economy. At the center of the local landscape, the Van Nuys Multipurpose Center provides a space for public engagement, offering a quiet, green reprieve from the industrial intensity that otherwise characterizes the surrounding thoroughfares.

Culture in Van Nuys is defined by a diverse, working-class energy that finds expression in the vibrant street markets, local eateries, and the enduring influence of the entertainment industry. While professional sports teams draw crowds to stadiums elsewhere, residents here often find community in the smaller, annual festivals that celebrate the cultural mosaic of the neighborhood. The Sepulveda Flood Control Basin stands as a significant landmark, offering a vast, open space that contrasts sharply with the density of the surrounding built environment. Figures such as Marilyn Monroe, who lived in the area during her early life, remain tethered to the local lore, casting a long, cinematic shadow over the identity of a place that continues to evolve in the quiet, golden heat of the inland afternoon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Untitled (Public Artwork) — 0.2 mi, 130° SE
Van Nuys Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 022° N
Workaholics -- The House (Attraction) — 0.7 mi, 280° W
HTLAMS auditorium (Theatre) — 1.2 mi, 189° S
Woodley Avenue Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 248° W
Sepulveda Reservoir (Recreation Area) — 1.3 mi, 241° SW
Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks War Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 170° S
Cold Creek Valley Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 074° E
Balboa Golf Course & Encino Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 237° SW
ArcLight (Cinema) — 2.4 mi, 205° SW
Valley Relics Museum (Museum) — 3.5 mi, 303° NW
Johnson Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.8 mi, 187° S
Laemmle Town Center 5 (Cinema) — 3.8 mi, 241° SW
Art House of Tailoring (Arts Centre) — 3.9 mi, 142° SE
Tree Disguise (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 360° N
Ark Theatre (Theatre) — 4.0 mi, 102° E
Amelia Earheart (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 111° E
Sepulveda Pass Open Space (State Recreation Area) — 4.5 mi, 199° S
Chapel of the Cross Lutheran (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 347° N
Terminator 2: Judgment Day -- Truck Jump into Creek (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 326° NW
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 4.9 mi, 152° SE · 24k acres
Topanga State Park (State Park) — 5.8 mi, 224° SW
Bowser's Castle (Historic Castle / Fort) — 6.1 mi, 121° SE
L.A. Connection Comedy Theatre (Arts Centre) — 6.1 mi, 102° E
Mount Beanpole (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 121° SE
Meet Mario, Luigi & Princess Peach (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 121° SE
Princess Peach's Castle (Historic Castle / Fort) — 6.1 mi, 121° SE
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 8.4 mi, 025° NE · 454k acres
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 8.4 mi, 025° NE · 662k acres
Magic Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 12.6 mi, 016° N · 12k acres

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