Cressey California Map

About Cressey, California

Cressey is a locality in Merced County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 386. The population density is 58.2 people per km². Cressey is located at 37.4197°N, 120.6674°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95312.

Cressey rests in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, a landscape defined by the vast, fertile plain that stretches towards distant mountain ranges, their peaks often softened by a haze that lends a dreamy quality to the horizon. It lies 5.9 miles north-north-west of Atwater, CA (from Atwater, CA: bearing 327°T), and is situated 3.8 miles north-east of Livingston. The land here is flat, a rich alluvial soil patiently cultivated, giving way to wide expanses of agricultural fields that shimmer under the intense, dry sun. The air, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon, carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening fruit and the earthy aroma of tilled earth, a constant reminder of the region’s agricultural soul. The sky overhead is immense, a canvas for the dramatic shifts of light, from the sharp clarity of midday to the molten gold and rose hues that paint the west as evening descends. The history of Cressey is intrinsically tied to the agricultural bounty of the valley, a story of pioneers who recognized the potential of this fertile ground for growing a variety of crops that feed not only the state but the nation. For generations, the local economy has been shaped by the harvest, by the labor of those who tend the orchards and fields, and by the processing and distribution of the fruits of their toil. While not a place of grand monuments, Cressey possesses a quiet dignity, a testament to the enduring spirit of a community built on hard work and the land's generous yield. The distinctive character of Cressey lies in this deep connection to the earth, a connection that manifests in the steady, unhurried rhythm of daily life, where the cycles of nature still dictate much of the local cadence.

About This Cressey Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Cressey, 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 Cressey and Merced County.

Detailed location data for Cressey includes the ZIP code (95312), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Merced County (Merced), and school district assignment (Ballico-Cressey Elementary 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 Cressey is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.