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Walnut Creek California Map

Explore Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, California

How to Use This Walnut Creek, California Map

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

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	Walnut Creek
State	California (CA)
County	Contra Costa County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	37.902666
Longitude	-122.040479
Population	70,127
Density	1370.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	94596, 94597, 94595, 94598
Area Code	510
County Seat	Martinez
School District	Acalanes Union High School District

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About Walnut Creek, California

Walnut Creek is a locality in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It has a population of 70,127. The population density is 1370.3 people per km². Walnut Creek is located at 37.9027°N, 122.0405°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Walnut Creek is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 94596, 94597, 94595.

Walnut Creek serves as a convergence point where the quiet flow of the eponymous Walnut Creek defines the local topography, carving a path through an landscape marked by golden, sun-bleached grasses and the presence of oak savanna. It lies 2.9 miles south of Pleasant Hill, CA (from Pleasant Hill, CA: bearing 185°T), and is situated 5.3 miles south-southwest of Concord. The air here carries a distinct Mediterranean dryness, tempered by the occasional, cool Pacific Ocean breeze that travels inland from nine miles away to brush against the skin during the evening hours. To the east, the silhouette of the Coast Ranges rises against the horizon, acting as a permanent, hazy backdrop to the local terrain. The physical character of Walnut Creek is further shaped by the nearby Reliez Valley, which offers a subtle variation in elevation, while the waters of Leland Reservoir provide a reflective, steady presence just one mile from the center of activity.

Founding narratives of Walnut Creek trace back to early land grants and the steady transition from agricultural outposts to a structured residential settlement. Early settlers recognized the utility of the creek bed, utilizing the fertile soil for orchards and farming that long predated the arrival of modern suburban expansion. As the region evolved, the transformation from a rural transit point to a permanent municipality relied on the careful parceling of the landscape, ensuring that the original character of the valley floor remained a central component of the growth pattern. This development was not a sudden occurrence but a deliberate layering of infrastructure over the ancestral paths that once followed the riverbanks, creating a historical continuity that persists in the street layouts and the preservation of open space.

Economic vitality in Walnut Creek is anchored by a robust commercial district that serves as a regional hub for retail, professional services, and corporate offices. The infrastructure is designed to facilitate the movement of people and commerce, with major thoroughfares acting as primary arteries that connect the local industries to the broader metropolitan grid. While the area does not house a major university, it benefits from proximity to esteemed regional institutions that supply a steady stream of talent to the local workforce. Utility and convenience define the modern experience here, with a highly developed network of transit options and public amenities that support the daily rhythm of a population engaged in diverse professional sectors.

Cultural life in Walnut Creek finds its expression in the vibrant atmosphere of Civic Park, which functions as a primary gathering space for community events, festivals, and the quiet observation of the changing seasons. The local identity is fostered through a mix of public art, seasonal markets, and the appreciation of the nearby natural features that encourage outdoor activity. While Walnut Creek does not host its own professional sports franchises, the community maintains a passionate connection to the regional athletic landscape, often gathering in local venues to follow the progress of major teams from the surrounding area. The daily pace is marked by a blend of sophisticated urban convenience and an underlying respect for the environment, where the simple act of walking through the local parks provides a clear window into the character of a populace that values both progress and the enduring quality of the Pacific light.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Shell Ridge Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 143° SE
Civic Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 277° W
Sugarloaf Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 186° S
Diablo Foothills Regional Park (Local Park) — 2.1 mi, 138° SE
Storyvanes (Public Artwork) — 2.2 mi, 034° NE
Old Borges Ranch (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 113° SE
Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 307° NW
Soldiers' Memorial Monument (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 338° N
Mount Diablo State Park (State Park) — 3.1 mi, 117° SE
J.M. James House (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 173° S
Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 186° S
Concord Historical Museum (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 003° N
Labyrinth (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 307° NW
US Army helicopter (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 352° N
Alhambra Creek Valley Staging Area (Attraction) — 5.9 mi, 309° NW
Clayton Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 6.3 mi, 065° NE
Donner Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 6.4 mi, 085° E
Sentinel Rock (Viewpoint) — 6.7 mi, 121° SE
Historic Green Ranch Site (Historic Ruins) — 7.4 mi, 108° E
Main Street Arts Gallery (Gallery) — 9.5 mi, 326° NW
LC Galleries (Gallery) — 9.5 mi, 326° NW
Martinez Museum (Museum) — 9.6 mi, 327° NW
Ask Jeeves Planetarium (Museum) — 9.6 mi, 233° SW
Tien MegaDome Theater (Cinema) — 9.6 mi, 233° SW
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.6 mi, 198° S · 81k acres
San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.0 mi, 319° NW · 43k acres
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 21.2 mi, 256° W · 113k acres
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 25.6 mi, 252° W · 8,946 acres

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