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West Pittsburg California Map

Explore West Pittsburg, 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 Pittsburg, California

How to Use This West Pittsburg, California Map

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

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

Latitude	38.029087
Longitude	-121.961627
Population	22,000
Density	2800.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	94565
Area Code	510
County Seat	Martinez

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About West Pittsburg, California

West Pittsburg is a locality in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It has a population of 22,000. The population density is 2800.0 people per km². West Pittsburg is located at 38.0291°N, 121.9616°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94565.

West Pittsburg occupies a distinct place where the land yields to the influence of the Pacific Ocean, which lies only one mile away. It lies 1.1 miles west of Bay Point, CA (from Bay Point, CA: bearing 279°T), and is situated 5.2 miles northeast of Concord. The topography of West Pittsburg is defined by the gentle depression of Lawlor Ravine, a feature that catches the soft, diffused light of the afternoon as it moves across the terrain. While the Coast Ranges remain distant silhouettes on the horizon, the immediate surroundings are marked by the Delta De Anza Regional Trail, which provides a corridor for residents to traverse the local landscape. The air here carries a faint, salt-tinged quality, a reminder of the proximity to the coast that shapes the atmosphere of the neighborhood. During the height of summer, the grasses turn a pale, brittle gold, contrasting with the deeper greens of the oak trees that dot the horizon.

West Pittsburg grew from a regional nexus of labor and industry, finding its footing through the development of local manufacturing and transport. The economy has historically relied on these industrial foundations, which provided the engine for growth and attracted generations of workers to the site. Proximity to shipping routes and the steady rhythm of the regional rail lines kept the local commerce moving in tandem with the broader shifts of the state. Even as the nature of these industries has evolved, the underlying structure of the work remains a defining element of the identity of West Pittsburg. The legacy of these vocational roots persists in the architecture and the pragmatic, industrious spirit of the streets. Residents often look toward the nearby Mallard Island as a quiet marker of the geography that has sustained the regional trade for decades.

Cultural life in West Pittsburg is enriched by the presence of the Delta De Anza Regional Trail, which serves as a central artery for recreation and community gathering. The trail draws travelers and locals alike, offering a path that traces the land near the serene waters of Mallard Reservoir, four miles away. Mount Diablo Creek flows three miles from the center, acting as a natural boundary that subtly dictates the orientation of the local pathways. While the pace of life remains steady and grounded, the area benefits from a sense of space that encourages outdoor activity throughout the changing seasons. The Mediterranean climate fosters a lifestyle where the transition from the heat of the day to the cool, gray fog of the evening feels like a natural punctuation mark. This rhythmic shift defines the experience of living in a place where the landscape is always present, informing the daily movements of every inhabitant.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Delta De Anza Regional Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 154° SE
Bay Point Regional Shoreline (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 356° N
Oak Hills Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 158° S
Diablo Creek Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 3.1 mi, 247° SW
Ore Cart (Public Artwork) — 4.2 mi, 087° E
Grizzly Island Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 016° N
Pittsburg Historical Museum (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 088° E
California Theatre (Theatre) — 4.3 mi, 087° E
Vietnam War Memorial (Monument) — 5.1 mi, 193° S
Point Edith Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.1 mi, 278° W
Concord Historical Museum (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 226° SW
Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 5.8 mi, 129° SE
US Army helicopter (Attraction) — 5.9 mi, 240° SW
Clayton Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 166° S
Clayton Club Saloon (Monument) — 6.2 mi, 167° S
Site of the Murder of Dr. John Marsh (Monument) — 7.1 mi, 257° W
Mount Diablo State Park (State Park) — 7.2 mi, 171° S
Dow Wetlands Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 7.2 mi, 094° E
Antioch Historical Museum (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 097° E
Donner Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 8.4 mi, 166° S
Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.8 mi, 095° E · 115 acres
Vista Point (Viewpoint) — 9.3 mi, 279° W
Martinez Museum (Museum) — 9.5 mi, 266° W
LC Galleries (Gallery) — 9.6 mi, 265° W
Main Street Arts Gallery (Gallery) — 9.6 mi, 265° W
Alhambra Creek Valley Staging Area (Attraction) — 10.1 mi, 240° SW
Labyrinth (Attraction) — 10.3 mi, 239° SW
San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 11.0 mi, 346° N
San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.6 mi, 290° W · 43k acres
Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument (National Monument) — 30.6 mi, 347° N · 598k acres

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