Explore Yorba Linda, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Yorba Linda, 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 Yorba Linda.
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 | Yorba Linda |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Orange County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 33.889038 |
| Longitude | -117.77207 |
| Population | 68,336 |
| Density | 1322.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 92886, 92885, 92887 |
| Area Code | 949 |
| County Seat | Santa Ana |
| School District | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District |
Yorba Linda occupies a distinctive position atop a landscape defined by the subtle, rhythmic undulations of the earth as it transitions from the flatter plains toward the rugged, distant majesty of the San Gabriel Mountains on the horizon. It lies 3.5 miles east-northeast of Placentia, CA (from Placentia, CA: bearing 71°T), and is situated 6.9 miles east-northeast of Anaheim. The atmospheric quality of the light here often takes on a pale, golden hue, particularly as the afternoon sun casts long shadows across the dry, sun-bleached terrain of Telegraph Canyon. While the proximity of the Pacific air brings a faint, saline memory of the sea to the evening breeze, the local topography remains firmly grounded in its inland character, marked by the steady, quiet presence of the Yorba Linda Reservoir. The proximity of the Atwood Channel serves as a primary artery for the land, carving a path through the soil that dictates the flow of water and the orientation of the suburban grid.
Yorba Linda traces its origins to the expansive land grants that once characterized this portion of the region, evolving from vast, sun-drenched agricultural tracts into a residential expanse. The historical narrative of Yorba Linda is deeply marked by the legacy of the Yorba family, whose early influence shaped the development of the land long before the arrival of modern infrastructure. As the area transitioned from citrus groves and open fields to a more structured settlement, the character of Yorba Linda remained tethered to its roots as a place of quiet, deliberate growth. This evolution was not sudden, but rather a slow, steady accumulation of homes and people who sought to cultivate a life in the lee of the higher elevations, preserving a sense of place that honors the labor and vision of those who first broke the soil.
Economic life in Yorba Linda is defined by a blend of professional services and a robust infrastructure that supports a high standard of residential living. While the town does not house large-scale industrial manufacturing, the economy relies on a network of commercial centers, medical facilities, and administrative hubs that serve the local population and the broader region. Educational opportunities are anchored by well-regarded institutions, and the infrastructure is designed to facilitate the steady movement of residents toward the major employment centers of the surrounding basin. Daily activities often revolve around the Phillip S. Paxton Equestrian Center, which provides a dedicated space for those who maintain the area’s long-standing connection to horsemanship and outdoor recreation, reinforcing the town's commitment to maintaining a specific, pastoral quality of life amidst modern demands.
Cultural expression in Yorba Linda finds its outlet in a calendar of local festivals and the shared enthusiasm of its residents for regional sport, though the town primarily serves as a tranquil base for those who participate in the broader cultural life of the Pacific coast. Landmarks such as the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum draw visitors from across the country, serving as a focal point for both history and civic engagement. Residents often look toward the professional sports teams of the greater region for their seasonal excitement, while the proximity of the Phillip S. Paxton Equestrian Center continues to foster a unique local culture centered on animal husbandry and the appreciation of the natural environment. The feel of Yorba Linda is one of refined stillness, where the quiet of the evening allows the natural textures of the landscape to emerge, offering a respite from the frantic pace of the surrounding metropolitan sprawl.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Yorba Linda, California. Coordinates: 33.889038, -117.77207. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Yorba Linda includes the ZIP code (92886, 92885, 92887), telephone area code (949), county seat of Orange County (Santa Ana), and school district assignment (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |