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Map of California The Government Doesn’t Want You To See

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Map of California The Government Does not Want You To See
The map of California above and the maps below are part of the US government’s now closed NationalAtlas.gov project.

However, they are too good to be lost forever so I’ve preserved them here.

You can learn more about the project and why it was closed down here.

Satellite Map Of California

Satellite Map California

General California State Facts

Demonym: Californian
State Abbreviation: CA
Year Admitted To US: 1850
State Number (Out of 50): 31st
State Capital: Sacramento
Total Area: 163,695 sq mi (423,967 km2)
State Area Ranking (Out of 50): 3rd
Highest Point: Mount Whitney – 14,505 ft (4421.0 m)
Lowest Point: −282 ft (−86 m)
State Website: https://www.ca.gov/

List of Interstate Highways In California

  • I-5
  • I-8
  • I-10
  • I-15
  • I-40
  • I-80
  • I-105
  • I-205
  • I-305
  • I-405
  • I-505
  • I-605
  • I-805
  • I-905
  • I-110
  • I-210
  • I-710
  • I-215
  • I-238
  • I-280
  • I-380
  • I-480
  • I-580
  • I-680
  • I-780
  • I-880
  • I-980

List of US Highways In California

  • US 101
  • US 199
  • US 299
  • US 395
  • US 399
  • US 466
  • US 48
  • US 50
  • US 6
  • US 66
  • US 97
  • US 99

List of Toll Roads In California

  • SR 73 Toll (San Joaquin Hills Toll Road)
  • SR 125 Toll (South Bay Expressway)
  • SR 133 Toll / SR 241 Toll / SR 261 Toll (Eastern Toll Road)
  • SR 241 Toll (Foothill Toll Road)
  • 17 Mile Drive
  • I-10 (El Monte Busway)
  • I-15 (Express Lanes) in San Diego County
  • I-15 (Express Lanes) in Riverside County
  • I-110 (Harbor Transitway)
  • US 101 (Express Lanes)
  • I-405 (Express Lanes)
  • I-580 (Express Lanes)
  • I-680 (Contra Costa Express Lanes)
  • I-680 (Sunol Express Lanes)
  • I-880 (Express Lanes)
  • SR 237 (Express Lanes)
  • SR 91 (Express Lanes)

Did you known State Route 1 is the longest road in California at 655.84 mi (1055.47 km).

California County Map

California County Map

California County Map With Important Cities & Towns

California County Map With Important Cities and Towns
You can see more California county maps here.

California Population Density Map

California Population Density Map

California’s Population Split In 4

California's Population Split In 4

Map created by Unimaps World

California Population Facts

State Population: 38,965,193
State Population Rank (out of 50): 1st
Population Density: 250/sq mi (97/km2)
Population Density Rank (out of 50): 11th

Top 10 Cities In California

  1. Los Angeles: 3,820,914
  2. San Diego: 1,388,320
  3. San Jose: 969,655
  4. San Francisco: 808,988
  5. Fresno: 545,716
  6. Sacramento: 526,384
  7. Long Beach: 449,468
  8. Oakland: 436,504
  9. Bakersfield: 413,381
  10. Anaheim: 340,512

California Income & Taxes

Median Household Income: $85,300
Household Income Rank (out of 50): 12th
Top Marginal State Income Tax Rate: 13.30%
Average Sales Tax Rate*: 8.85%
Average Property Tax Rate*: 0.75%
* Note theses vary from city to city within the state.

Map of California Lakes & Rivers

Map of California Lakes and Rivers
Largest Lake In California: Salton Sea 343 (sq mi)
Longest River In California: Colorado River 1,450 miles (2,330 km)

California Annual Precipitation Map

California Annual Precipitation Map

California Köppen Climate Map

California Köppen Climate Map
Map created by Icy98

10 Fun Facts About California

  1. World’s Tallest Trees: California is home to the world’s tallest trees—coastal redwoods. Redwood National and State Parks have trees soaring over 350 feet tall.
  2. Largest Economy in the U.S.: If California were its own country, it would have one of the largest economies in the world, ranking 3rd, ahead of the United Kingdom, India, and France.
  3. Birthplace of the Internet: The first successful internet message was sent from UCLA to Stanford University in 1969, marking the official start of the modern internet.
  4. Most National Parks: California has more national parks (nine) than any other U.S. state—including Yosemite, Joshua Tree, and Sequoia National Parks.
  5. Avocado Capital: California produces approximately 90% of America’s avocados, primarily grown in the southern part of the state.
  6. Hollywood Influence: Hollywood in Los Angeles is considered the global hub of entertainment, producing thousands of movies and TV shows watched worldwide.
  7. First Disneyland: The original Disneyland theme park, opened by Walt Disney himself in 1955, is located in Anaheim, California.
  8. Earthquake Activity: California is situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire, home to over 500 active fault lines, including the famous San Andreas Fault.
  9. Golden State: Known as “The Golden State,” California’s nickname originated during the Gold Rush (1848-1855), which attracted hundreds of thousands of people seeking fortune.
  10. Home to Death Valley: Death Valley, located in eastern California, holds the record for the hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth—134°F (56.7°C) at Furnace Creek in 1913.

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