Enter your search query in the box below.

Corcoran California Map

Explore Corcoran, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

Interactive Map of Corcoran, California

City	Corcoran
State	California (CA)
County	Kings County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	36.084057
Longitude	-119.561268
Population	22,339
Density	1156.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	93212
Area Code	661
County Seat	Hanford
School District	Corcoran Joint Unified School District

🌦 Goto Corcoran Weather Page: Corcoran, California — Weather Warnings, Forecast, Radar, Satellite & Current Conditions

About Corcoran, California

Corcoran is a locality in Kings County, California, United States. It has a population of 22,339. The population density is 1156.5 people per km². Corcoran is located at 36.0841°N, 119.5613°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Corcoran is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 93212.

Corcoran emerges from the expansive, flat horizon of the San Joaquin Valley as a testament to the persistent ambition of those who transformed the arid plains into an agricultural powerhouse. It lies 14.1 miles west-southwest of Tulare, CA (from Tulare, CA: bearing 238°T), and is situated 16.6 miles south-southeast of Hanford. The landscape surrounding Corcoran remains defined by the vast, reclaimed expanse of the Tulare Lake Bed, a silent witness to the seasonal shifts of water and dust. Far to the east, the jagged, snow-dusted peaks of the Sierra Nevada provide a distant, shimmering backdrop that anchors the perspective of the valley floor. The local terrain is punctuated by the steady presence of the Ax Canal, which draws a thin, vital line across the earth just two miles from the center. Within the grid of the streets, Christmas Tree Park offers a modest, shaded respite where the dry, golden light of late afternoon settles softly over the grass.

Corcoran traces its origins to the expansion of the rail lines that once dictated the pulse of commerce throughout the region. The rhythm of daily life here remains tethered to the cycles of the earth, as the agricultural industry serves as the primary engine driving the local economy. Vast fields of cotton and tomatoes stretch toward the horizon, reflecting a history of intensive irrigation and human ingenuity that reshaped the valley. While the economy has diversified, the persistent labor of harvesting and processing the land’s bounty remains the bedrock of Corcoran. The architecture of the grain silos and industrial facilities stands as a stark, functional silhouette against the immense sky. These structures define the skyline, marking the transition from the quiet residential blocks to the productive fields that define the regional prosperity.

The cultural character of Corcoran is shaped by a deep-seated resilience and a community spirit that thrives despite the isolation of the open plains. Local events throughout the year emphasize a shared sense of heritage, bringing residents together to celebrate the harvests that sustain the population. A notable landmark, the Corcoran State Prison, exerts a singular influence on the regional identity and employment landscape. While the pace of life in Corcoran is often perceived as measured, the town possesses a quiet vitality that reveals itself in the faces of those who navigate its streets. Though the region is distant from the bustle of coastal centers, it maintains an authentic connection to the traditions of the Central Valley. The influence of the geography is total, ensuring that the people of Corcoran remain ever mindful of the sun, the soil, and the long, shimmering distances of the valley.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cesar Chavez Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 323° NW
Burnham Smith Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 331° NW
Pixley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.0 mi, 117° SE · 15k acres
Preston's Pride (Attraction) — 13.7 mi, 070° E
Ancient Lakeshores - Sand Ridge Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 14.3 mi, 176° S
Galaxy Theatres (Cinema) — 16.0 mi, 052° NE
Metro 4 Cinema (Cinema) — 17.4 mi, 345° N
Carnegie Museum (Museum) — 17.5 mi, 344° N
Kings Art Center (Arts Centre) — 17.7 mi, 345° N
Allensworth Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 17.7 mi, 135° SE
End of Trail Statue (Public Artwork) — 19.3 mi, 046° NE
Lemoore Civic Auditorium (Theatre) — 19.5 mi, 320° NW
Kern National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.6 mi, 189° S · 22k acres
Lemoore Naval Air Station (Monument) — 22.6 mi, 302° NW
Ice House Theatre (Theatre) — 23.1 mi, 041° NE
Heritage Park Museum (Museum) — 28.6 mi, 141° SE
Caltrans Fallen Workers Memorial District (Monument) — 31.0 mi, 271° W
McFarland Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 33.9 mi, 147° SE
Pioneer Village Museum (Museum) — 34.5 mi, 353° N
Art Gonzales Museum (Museum) — 34.5 mi, 354° N
Success Dam Vista Point (Viewpoint) — 36.4 mi, 092° E
Dry Creek Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 38.1 mi, 051° NE
Homer Ranch Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 40.0 mi, 048° NE
Giant Sequoia National Monument (National Monument) — 42.3 mi, 070° E · 353k acres
Sequoia National Forest (National Forest) — 42.3 mi, 070° E · 1.1M acres
Depot Museum (Museum) — 43.0 mi, 158° S
Sequoia National Park (National Park) — 47.0 mi, 053° NE · 407k acres
Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 48.2 mi, 052° NE · 768k acres
Golden Trout Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 50.9 mi, 074° E · 305k acres
Kings Canyon National Park (National Park) — 52.3 mi, 045° NE · 459k acres

Latest News: Corcoran

Loading news…

World News

Loading news-world…

More World News