Alameda California Map

About Alameda, California

Alameda is a locality in Kern County, California, United States. Alameda is located at 35.2377°N, 119.0032°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94501.

Alameda unfolds under a vast, luminous sky, a quiet testament to the Kern County sun. It lies 9.4 miles south of Bakersfield, CA (from Bakersfield, CA: bearing 175°T), and is situated 5.2 miles west-south-west of Lamont. The land here is a study in subtle hues of ochre and pale gold, a gently rolling expanse that hints at the ancient forces that shaped it. Sparse, resilient vegetation, the color of sun-bleached straw, clings to the earth, its roots delving deep into the sandy loam. The air itself carries a dry, warm embrace, often stirred by a breeze that whispers of distant horizons and the endless, open country. This is a place where the horizon feels both immediate and infinitely far, a landscape that invites contemplation rather than clamor. The story of Alameda is one of adaptation and enduring spirit, a narrative woven into the very fabric of its arid surroundings. Once, this land might have pulsed with the energy of early settlers drawn by the promise of agriculture, coaxing life from the soil with tenacious effort. Though the specific rhythms of its economy may have shifted over time, the legacy of that hard-won sustenance can still be felt, a quiet pride in making a home where the elements are a constant, powerful presence. The distinctive character of Alameda lies in its unpretentious resilience, a small pocket of civilization that acknowledges the grandeur of the surrounding wilderness while carving out its own peaceful existence.

About This Alameda Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Alameda, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.23774, -119.003158. 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 Alameda and Kern County.

Detailed location data for Alameda includes the ZIP code (93307), telephone area code (661, 510), county seat of Kern County (Bakersfield), and school district assignment (Alameda City Unified School District). 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 Alameda is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.