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West Covina California Map

Explore West Covina, 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 Covina, California

How to Use This West Covina, California Map

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

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

Latitude	34.055941
Longitude	-117.909937
Population	109,501
Density	2636.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	91790, 91792, 91791, 91793
Area Code	818, 747
County Seat	Los Angeles
School District	West Covina Unified School District

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About West Covina, California

West Covina is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. With a population of 109,501, West Covina is a major urban centre in California. The population density is 2636.3 people per km². West Covina is located at 34.0559°N, 117.9099°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. West Covina is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 91790, 91792, 91791.

West Covina occupies a sprawling expanse of the San Gabriel Valley, defined by a landscape that transitions from flat, sun-baked plains toward the distant, hazy silhouettes of the San Gabriel Mountains on the northern horizon. It lies 1.6 miles north of Valinda, CA (from Valinda, CA: bearing 10°T), and is situated 5.1 miles east of El Monte. The presence of Walnut Creek acts as a quiet, vital artery, carving its path through the terrain and offering a subtle green contrast to the surrounding residential and commercial development. At the local level, Sunset Field provides an immediate, grounded connection to the outdoors, serving as a versatile space that anchors the daily rhythm of the neighborhood. The air here carries the dry, warm weight of the interior, especially during the long afternoons when the light turns a deep, honeyed gold and stretches the shadows of the utility poles across the pavement.

Early development in West Covina shifted from the quiet intensity of walnut groves and citrus orchards to a suburban transformation that mirrors the rapid expansion of the mid-twentieth century. As the agricultural character of the region receded, the grid of streets and residential tracts replaced the rows of trees, creating a dense, interconnected web of life that retains a memory of its rural roots in the wide, straight thoroughfares. West Covina grew through the steady accumulation of families seeking space and stability, evolving from a loose collection of homesteads into a distinct municipal entity. The history of the place remains etched in the layout of its older districts and the pragmatic, no-nonsense architecture that prioritized utility and growth during its formative decades.

Economic life in West Covina centers on a diverse mix of retail, professional services, and regional commerce that keeps the local pulse steady and predictable. While no major university exists within the immediate city limits, the proximity to various regional institutions provides residents with access to higher education and technical training, fostering a workforce that is well-integrated into the broader economy of the valley. Infrastructure is dominated by the sprawling freeway network, which functions as the primary conduit for commuters moving toward the centers of regional employment. Within West Covina, the local government and healthcare sectors provide significant stability, ensuring that the daily needs of the populace are met with consistent, reliable service.

Cultural identity in West Covina finds its expression in the vibrant diversity of its residents and the communal gatherings that mark the passing of the seasons. While major professional sports teams play in the larger arenas of the region, local interest is often directed toward high school athletics, where Friday night games draw the community together under the stadium lights. Major annual events and festivals provide opportunities for neighbors to gather, fostering a sense of belonging that thrives despite the sprawling, car-centric nature of the environment. The character of West Covina is perhaps best captured in the quiet determination of its people, who navigate the complexities of modern life with a pragmatic optimism that is as enduring as the dry, inland heat.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Aroma Parkette (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 146° SE
Galster Wilderness Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 146° SE
Woodgrove Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 188° S
Cortez Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 058° NE
Woodside Village Open Space (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 171° S
School Seal (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 018° N
In-N-Out Burger Museum (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 284° W
Mt. SAC - Randall Planetarium (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 099° E
Cold Creek Valley Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.9 mi, 191° S
Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum (Museum) — 4.1 mi, 232° SW
Rowland House (historical) (Museum) — 4.1 mi, 221° SW
Avocado Heights Oak Tree Memorial (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 257° W
Circles of a Ripple (Public Artwork) — 4.9 mi, 233° SW
Regency Foothill Center 10 (Cinema) — 5.1 mi, 012° N
Duke Art Gallery (Gallery) — 5.6 mi, 009° N
Warehouse Theater (Theatre) — 5.6 mi, 010° N
Black Box Theater (Theatre) — 5.6 mi, 010° N
Angeles Other (National Forest) — 6.2 mi, 027° NE · 400 acres
LA-14 Nike Missile Site (Monument) — 6.6 mi, 246° SW
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 6.6 mi, 353° N · 662k acres
Nike Missile LA-29 Launch Battery Site (Historic Ruins) — 6.8 mi, 168° S
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 6.9 mi, 010° N · 454k acres
Nike Missile LA-29 IFC Site (Historic Ruins) — 7.0 mi, 173° S
Big Dalton Canyon Wilderness Park (Nature Reserve) — 8.2 mi, 032° NE
Gilb Museum Of Arcadia Heritage (Museum) — 9.2 mi, 305° NW
Bosque del Rio Hondo Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 9.3 mi, 259° W
The "M" (Attraction) — 9.3 mi, 320° NW
Chino Hills State Park (State Park) — 9.3 mi, 148° SE
San Gabriel Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 12.8 mi, 358° N · 36k acres
Sheep Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 15.8 mi, 037° NE · 43k acres

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