Sunset Pond Map
Location: 38.657536, -121.194826 Sunset Pond is a small, tranquil water feature located in a residential neighborhood within or near the Natomas area of Sacramento. The pond serves as both a stormwater retention basin and...
Lakes, Rivers & Waterways
Sacramento is a city shaped by water from its powerful rivers to its peaceful lakes and winding canals. This category brings together all the region’s aquatic landscapes using detailed OpenStreetMap data, covering everything from major rivers and urban lakes to reservoirs, creeks, and wetlands.
At the heart of the city are the Sacramento River and the American River, both essential to Sacramento’s history and a magnet for recreation. Their banks are lined with scenic trails, boat launches, fishing spots, and picnic areas that attract locals and tourists alike. Further out, you’ll find serene spots like Lake Natoma, Folsom Lake, and numerous smaller bodies of water that offer opportunities for swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and nature watching.
This map category also highlights less-known but ecologically important features such as urban canals, stormwater ponds, seasonal wetlands, and river inlets.
Dump Canal Map
Location: 38.6802088, -121.17671 Tags: – intermittent: yes – name: Dump Canal – natural: water – salt: no – water: canal
Powerhouse Tailrace Map
Location: 38.6799438, -121.1773715 It is channel through which water exits a hydroelectric powerhouse, typically rejoining a river or reservoir. In Sacramento County, this specifically applies to the historic Folsom Powerhouse, a 19th-century hydroelectric facility...
Powerhouse Dump Canal Map
Location: 38.6794941, -121.1777649 Tags: – intermittent: yes – name: Powerhouse Dump Canal – natural: water – salt: no – water: canal
Hullbeck Creek Map
Location: 38.6513375, -121.1905823 Tags: – name: Hullbeck Creek – natural: water – water: stream
Folsom Lake Map
Location: 38.7840939, -121.0929397 Folsom Lake is one of the largest and most popular outdoor recreation areas in the Sacramento region. Located northeast of the city, the lake is part of the Folsom Lake State...
Steamboat Slough Map
Location: 38.1691313, -121.6574586 Steamboat Slough is a historically and environmentally significant water channel in the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta. Once a major navigation route during the steamboat era of the 1800s, the slough connects the...
Lake Natoma Map
Location: 38.670235, -121.1924399 Lake Natoma is a scenic reservoir located between Folsom and Rancho Cordova, just northeast of Sacramento. Fed by the American River, this lake is a favorite destination for kayaking, rowing, stand-up...
Shortline Lake Map
Location: 38.4341956, -121.3894168 Shortline Lake is a private, manmade lake located in the Arden-Arcade area of Sacramento, primarily used as a training and competition site for water skiing. Operated by Shortline Lake Waterski Club,...
William B. Pond Map
Location: 38.5822, -121.3337379 William B. Pond is a scenic lake and public recreation area located within the American River Parkway, one of Sacramento’s most cherished green corridors. The pond offers fishing, picnicking, and wildlife...
