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Waterford California Map

Explore Waterford, 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 Waterford, California

How to Use This Waterford, California Map

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

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

Latitude	37.64132
Longitude	-120.760483
Population	9,120
Density	1493.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	95386
Area Code	408, 669
County Seat	Modesto
School District	Waterford Unified School District

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About Waterford, California

Waterford is a locality in Stanislaus County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,120. The population density is 1493.3 people per km². Waterford is located at 37.6413°N, 120.7605°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Waterford is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 95386.

Waterford anchors itself firmly upon the flat, sun-drenched expanse of the Central Valley floor. It lies 9.9 miles south-southeast of Oakdale, CA (from Oakdale, CA: bearing 151°T), and is situated 6.5 miles east-northeast of Hughson. The Tuolumne River carves a deliberate path through the landscape, serving as a quiet artery that sustains the local greenery against the heat of the long summer. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Coast Ranges emerge as faint, hazy outlines against the darkening sky at dusk. Residents often find respite within the shaded boundaries of Brethren Park, where the afternoon light filters through the canopy in thin, golden needles. Further afield, the Modesto Reservoir offers a vast, open mirror to the sky, while the subtle depression of Warner Gulch marks the deeper geography of the surrounding plains.

Waterford grew from the steady labor of those who recognized the fertility of this inland soil. Agriculture remains the primary pulse of the local economy, with orchards and row crops stretching toward the horizon in precise, geometric rows. The rhythm of daily life here follows the harvest cycles, a quiet industry that keeps the land productive and the economy grounded in tangible output. Small businesses and family-operated enterprises form the backbone of the local commerce, maintaining a steady, unpretentious pace. This commitment to the land creates a distinct atmosphere where the work of the day is measured by the steady sun moving across the fields.

Waterford carries a character defined by its agricultural roots and the unhurried nature of life in an inland valley. The local culture prioritizes community gatherings, often centered around the seasonal events that bring neighbors together under the high, cloudless sky. While the pace is measured, the spirit of the people remains tied to the cycles of the earth and the clear, dry air that defines the region. Visitors might walk through the quiet streets and notice how the architecture reflects a practical, modest history of settlement. No singular, globally recognized figure claims this place as a birthplace, leaving the identity of Waterford to be shaped entirely by the residents who tend the soil and sustain the town’s enduring, quiet resilience.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Beard Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 360° N
Waterford River Walk Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 136° SE
Fox Grove Fishing Access (State Recreation Area) — 4.6 mi, 253° W
Samaritan Village (Monument) — 5.8 mi, 241° SW
Turlock Lake State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 8.7 mi, 098° E
Creekside Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 9.3 mi, 274° W
Christmas Tree Lane (Attraction) — 9.5 mi, 205° SW
Acorn Dream (Monument) — 9.6 mi, 211° SW
Blessing of the Oak Trees (Monument) — 9.6 mi, 211° SW
Within-Without (Public Artwork) — 9.6 mi, 214° SW
University Art Gallery (Gallery) — 9.8 mi, 214° SW
The Cowboy Museum (Museum) — 9.9 mi, 332° NW
Turlock Community Theater (Theatre) — 10.6 mi, 202° S
Stan State Art Space (Gallery) — 11.2 mi, 206° SW
Riverbank Historical Museum (Museum) — 11.6 mi, 304° NW
Galaxy Theater (Cinema) — 12.2 mi, 301° NW
McHenry Museum (Museum) — 12.8 mi, 270° W
Mistlin Gallery (Gallery) — 13.1 mi, 270° W
Brenden Modesto 18 (Cinema) — 13.2 mi, 270° W
The Horseless Carriage Garage (Museum) — 16.5 mi, 310° NW
Escalon Museum (Museum) — 16.6 mi, 310° NW
Eastwood Ravine Trestle Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 19.6 mi, 042° NE
San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.4 mi, 215° SW · 15k acres
Red Hills (Nature Reserve) — 22.4 mi, 048° NE
Grasslands Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 24.1 mi, 177° S · 30k acres
San Luis National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 24.5 mi, 197° S · 36k acres
Stanislaus National Forest (National Forest) — 34.8 mi, 038° NE · 901k acres
Sierra National Forest (National Forest) — 45.7 mi, 090° E · 1.3M acres
Yosemite National Park (National Park) — 49.7 mi, 077° E · 743k acres
Yosemite Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 50.9 mi, 070° E · 704k acres

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