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Delano California Map

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

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Delano, California

How to Use This Delano, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Delano, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Delano.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

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

Latitude	35.76643
Longitude	-119.264221
Population	51,428
Density	1349.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	93215, 93216
Area Code	661
County Seat	Bakersfield
School District	Delano Joint Union High School District

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About Delano, California

Delano is a locality in Kern County, California, United States. It has a population of 51,428. The population density is 1349.3 people per km². Delano is located at 35.7664°N, 119.2642°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Delano is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 93215, 93216.

Delano rises from the flat, industrious expanse of the southern San Joaquin Valley, where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered under a relentless, expansive sky. It lies 6.4 miles north of McFarland, CA (from McFarland, CA: bearing 351°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south of Earlimart. The landscape around Delano is defined by the profound stillness of the agricultural plain, characterized by vast, productive fields that catch the shimmering heat of the day and turn a deep, burnished gold as the sun retreats. To the far east, the distant, hazy silhouette of the Sierra Nevada marks the boundary of the world, though the immediate terrain remains dominated by the level, fertile soil that has shaped the rhythm of the earth here for generations. Nearby, the water-bearing path of the Friant-Kern Canal cuts a deliberate line through the landscape, while the quiet basin of Rag Gulch lies seven miles away, serving as a reminder of the subtle, ancient shifts in the valley floor.

Delano emerged from the expansion of the railroad, serving as a pivotal node for travelers and laborers who saw the promise in the dark, alluvial soil. The settlement grew in tandem with the iron tracks, acting as a functional bridge between the northern and southern reaches of the state, fueled by the ambition of those who arrived to carve a living from the dust. Over the decades, Delano evolved from a simple transit point into a center of gravity for the labor movement, gaining international recognition for its role in the struggle for agricultural workers' rights. This history remains etched into the character of the streets, where the weight of past labor movements informs the quiet, persistent pride of those who reside here today.

Economic life in Delano is anchored firmly in the productivity of the surrounding orchards and vineyards, which turn the seasonal cycle into a tangible, high-stakes enterprise. The infrastructure of the region supports a robust network of packing houses and agricultural logistics, keeping the local economy tethered to the harvest of table grapes and citrus. While the town maintains a steady pace of commerce and essential services, residents often look toward the academic and vocational offerings of nearby colleges to prepare for the future. Life in Delano is punctuated by the steady, mechanical hum of machinery and the seasonal migration of the harvest, creating a workaday environment where industry is the primary language spoken by the land.

Culture in Delano finds its most vibrant expression in the shared traditions and the resilient spirit of a community that honors its heritage through local festivals and public gatherings. Cesar Chavez Park serves as a central point for reflection and recreation, providing a space where the legacy of social change is woven into the daily experience of the people. While there are no major professional sports teams based within the limits of Delano, the local enthusiasm for high school athletics is profound, turning Friday nights under the stadium lights into the primary social event of the week. The town is widely recognized as the home of Cesar Chavez, whose influence remains a guiding force in the civic consciousness, ensuring that the identity of the people is forever linked to the pursuit of equity and the dignity of the soil.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cesar Chavez Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 081° E
Valle Vista Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 137° SE
Heritage Park Museum (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 105° E
Delano Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 114° SE
Charlotte Chichester Auditorium (Theatre) — 1.5 mi, 066° NE
Soccer Park (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 168° S
Allensworth Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 296° NW
McFarland Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 6.7 mi, 163° S
Pixley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.3 mi, 339° N · 15k acres
Semitropic Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 10.8 mi, 262° W
Kern National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.7 mi, 270° W · 22k acres
Depot Museum (Museum) — 18.0 mi, 182° S
Shafter Ford Theater (Theatre) — 18.5 mi, 179° S
Site of the Flight of the Gossamer Condor (Monument) — 19.0 mi, 166° S
Checkpoint (Attraction) — 20.8 mi, 122° SE
Woody Rd (Attraction) — 23.9 mi, 101° E
Preston's Pride (Attraction) — 27.0 mi, 352° N
North Beardsley Skatepark (Public Artwork) — 27.3 mi, 152° SE
Success Dam Vista Point (Viewpoint) — 28.6 mi, 044° NE
Kern County Museum Historical Reference Library (Museum) — 29.3 mi, 152° SE
Kern County Museum and Pioneer Village (Museum) — 29.3 mi, 152° SE
Memorial Stadium (Stadium) — 29.8 mi, 146° SE
Kern County World War II Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 30.0 mi, 155° SE
Sequoia National Forest (National Forest) — 31.1 mi, 069° E · 1.1M acres
California Living Museum (Museum) — 31.4 mi, 137° SE
Galaxy Theatres (Cinema) — 32.1 mi, 353° N
Valley Plaza Stadium (Cinema) — 32.4 mi, 157° SE
Giant Sequoia National Monument (National Monument) — 33.0 mi, 082° E · 353k acres
Carrizo Plain National Monument (National Monument) — 42.8 mi, 218° SW · 247k acres
Sequoia National Park (National Park) — 46.5 mi, 036° NE · 407k acres

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