Reseda California Map

About Reseda, California

Reseda is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 80,000. The population density is 6400.0 people per km². Reseda is located at 34.2011°N, 118.5365°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91335.

Reseda occupies a level expanse of the San Fernando Valley, characterized by a grid of wide boulevards that stretch toward the hazy horizon. It lies 1.9 miles south of Northridge, CA (from Northridge, CA: bearing 180°T), and is situated 5.1 miles west-northwest of Van Nuys. The Aliso Canyon Wash serves as a quiet, concrete-lined artery for the landscape, tracing its path through the terrain and reminding those who walk its banks of the seasonal water that once shaped this basin. To the south, the distant silhouette of the Santa Monica Mountains defines the edge of the world, their ridgelines often softened by the dry heat that settles over the valley floor. The light here at dusk holds a particular clarity, turning the gray pavement and the low, sprawling rooftops a deep, bruised gold before the evening shadows take hold. Reseda grew from the dust of agricultural expansion, transitioning from a landscape of grain fields and orchards into the suburban grid that defines it today. Early settlers sought to harness the potential of the fertile valley soil, planting crops that would eventually give way to the steady march of residential development. As the decades passed, the character of Reseda shifted from agrarian to industrial and commercial, mirroring the rapid growth of the surrounding metropolitan region. The echoes of those initial homesteads remain only in the street names and the occasional older structure that persists against the tide of modern construction. Economic life in Reseda thrives within a network of small businesses, retail corridors, and service industries that sustain the daily requirements of its inhabitants. While the infrastructure is dominated by the flow of traffic along major arteries, the proximity to the Sepulveda Flood Control Basin provides a necessary buffer for managing the regional water table. Educational needs are met by a variety of local schools, and the proximity to the Los Angeles River and Aliso Creek Confluence Park offers a rare space for environmental observation. The movement of goods and people through Reseda is constant, a rhythmic pulse of commerce that keeps the neighborhood tethered to the larger, interconnected systems of the basin. Cultural expression in Reseda finds its voice in the vibrant mix of its residents and the diverse storefronts that line its primary avenues. While the area does not house major professional sports stadiums, the enthusiasm for college and local athletics permeates the parks and community centers where neighbors gather. Famous figures such as the musician Tom Petty once walked these streets, their creative energy perhaps influenced by the stark, sun-drenched atmosphere of the valley. Nearby, the Encino Reservoir remains a point of stillness in the landscape, a quiet contrast to the persistent hum of the life that unfolds across the plains of Reseda.

About This Reseda Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Reseda, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.201116, -118.536474. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Reseda and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Reseda includes the ZIP code (91335), telephone area code (626), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Reseda is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.