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West Carson California Map

Explore West Carson, 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 West Carson, California

How to Use This West Carson, California Map

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

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

Latitude	33.821684
Longitude	-118.292572
Population	22,870
Density	3896.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	90502, 90710
Area Code	562, 818, 747
County Seat	Los Angeles
School District	Los Angeles Unified School District

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About West Carson, California

West Carson is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 22,870. The population density is 3896.8 people per km². West Carson is located at 33.8217°N, 118.2926°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 90502, 90710.

West Carson holds a quiet authority over the landscape, defined by its proximity to the Pacific and the subtle influence of coastal air. The terrain stretches across a plain where the light of late afternoon softens the edges of industrial architecture and residential streets alike. Only four miles away, the waters of Northwest Slip suggest the vastness of the sea, while the Dominguez Channel carves a persistent path through the local topography just two miles from the center of activity. To the north, the distant silhouettes of the San Gabriel Mountains provide a rugged horizon that anchors the view against the expansive sky. Within the immediate surroundings, Park Learning Grove County Park offers a dedicated space for greenery and reflection amidst the urban pulse. Nearby, the uneven ground of Bent Spring Canyon adds a sense of depth to the regional geography, grounding West Carson in the physical reality of the earth.

West Carson grew from a landscape shaped by the necessity of industry and the steady flow of regional commerce. The local economy remains tethered to the industrious spirit of the basin, drawing strength from the logistics and trade networks that define this part of the state. Historical development here mirrored the expansion of nearby maritime centers, where the movement of goods through the harbor districts dictated the pace of growth. Workers have long found a base here, building lives around the active infrastructure that powers the surrounding corridors. While the physical footprint of the region suggests a focus on production, the daily life of the residents is marked by a pragmatic grace. Every morning, the movement of the workforce reflects the enduring importance of this site in the larger machinery of the regional economy.

Cultural character in West Carson manifests in the blending of diverse voices and traditions that have settled here over generations. The community maintains a steady, industrious rhythm, punctuated by local gatherings that bring neighbors together in public spaces like Park Learning Grove County Park. While the area is not defined by singular monuments, the true landmark is the persistent quality of the Pacific light as it filters through the haze at dusk. Notable individuals, such as the influential athlete Florence Griffith Joyner, have roots that connect to this general vicinity, leaving a legacy of excellence that resonates with local residents. Life moves forward with a quiet consistency, far from the frantic pace of the larger metropolitan centers to the north. West Carson remains a place where the ordinary tasks of the day are performed with a sense of quiet purpose, reflecting the resilient and grounded nature of those who reside here.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Normandale Recreation Center (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 276° W
Veterans Park and Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 088° E
Vincent Thomas Bridge (Public Artwork) — 0.7 mi, 001° N
Carriage Crest Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 153° SE
Charles H. Wilson Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 278° W
Wishing Tree Park (Private Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 359° N
Jose Rizal (1861–1896) (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 069° E
Cinemark Carson and XD (Cinema) — 2.4 mi, 049° NE
K1 Speed Indoor Karting (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 004° N
Madrona Marsh Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 274° W
Torrance Cultural Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 3.2 mi, 292° W
Drum Barracks (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 142° SE
Learning Tree (Theatre) — 4.0 mi, 210° SW
Summit Point (Viewpoint) — 4.5 mi, 213° SW
George F. Canyon (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 213° SW
Tiger Woods Point (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 239° SW
Wonder of Dinosaurs (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 314° NW
Dion Gallery (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 266° W
Malaga Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.4 mi, 245° SW
Cherry Co (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 268° W
Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 033° NE
Laura Trelstad (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 111° E
Warner Grand Theater (Theatre) — 5.7 mi, 177° S
Regal Promenade 13 (Cinema) — 5.7 mi, 233° SW
Abalone Cove State Marine Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 7.4 mi, 220° SW
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 7.4 mi, 177° S · 8,946 acres
Point Vicente State Marine Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 8.4 mi, 226° SW
Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.0 mi, 116° SE · 1,777 acres
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 20.7 mi, 341° N · 24k acres
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 28.0 mi, 013° N · 454k acres

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