Carson California Map

About Carson, California

Carson is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 92,871. The population density is 1927.8 people per km². Carson is located at 33.8314°N, 118.2820°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 90248.

Carson unfolds as a sprawling expanse where the flat, sun-baked terrain meets the distant, hazy blue of the Pacific. It lies 3.0 miles north-north-east of Harbor City, CA (from Harbor City, CA: bearing 18°T), and is situated 6.9 miles north-west of Long Beach. Its landscape is a mosaic of low-lying plains, punctuated by the occasional rise of an oil derrick, a sentinel of industry against the vast, often pale sky. The air here carries the faint, mineral tang of the earth, a scent that mingles with the subtle, sweet perfume of eucalyptus trees that line many of its arterial roads. The character of Carson is one of pragmatic dispersal, a place defined more by its functional layout and the steady hum of commerce than by dramatic natural features. Evenings here can be remarkably still, the fading light casting long, sharp shadows across the pavement and lending a quiet dignity to the otherwise utilitarian architecture. The history of Carson is inextricably linked to the discovery and exploitation of oil, a heritage that has shaped its economic backbone and dotted its skyline with the aforementioned derricks. This legacy of resource extraction has fostered a pragmatic, industrious spirit, a focus on logistics and trade that continues to define its local economy. Major transportation hubs and industrial parks are its true landmarks, the arteries through which goods and commerce flow, rather than grand architectural statements. Carson's proximity to the coast, though not directly on the beach, influences its climate, bringing a mild, consistent temperature that allows for a steady pace of life, a rhythm dictated by work schedules and the predictable patterns of its diverse population.

About This Carson Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Carson, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Carson and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Carson includes the ZIP code (90745), telephone area code (818, 747, 310, 424), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Los Angeles 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 Carson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.