Derby Acres California Map

About Derby Acres, California

Derby Acres is a locality in Kern County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 335. The population density is 36.1 people per km². Derby Acres is located at 35.2472°N, 119.5954°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93224.

Derby Acres stretches across a wide, sun-baked plain where the earth is a deep ochre, cracked by the persistent dryness that defines this corner of Kern County. It lies 27.9 miles south-south-west of Wasco, CA (from Wasco, CA: bearing 211°T), and is situated 10.7 miles north-west of Taft. Dust devils, ephemeral dancers, pirouette across the open fields, their whirling forms catching the harsh sunlight before dissipating into the vast, cerulean sky. The air here is thin and carries the scent of dry grass and the distant, faint tang of oil. Low, scrubby bushes cling tenaciously to the land, their muted greens a testament to resilience under a sky that rarely weeps. The landscape is a study in muted tones, broken only by the occasional, vibrant splash of a wildflower or the stark, geometric lines of agricultural equipment. The history of Derby Acres is inextricably linked to the rich veins of petroleum that lie beneath its surface, a legacy that has shaped its economy and character for generations. This has long been a place where the pursuit of black gold has dictated the rhythm of life, drawing a steady stream of workers and their families to this arid expanse. The local economy, while still influenced by the enduring presence of the oil industry, has also seen the steady growth of agriculture, with vast tracts of land dedicated to crops that thrive under irrigation. The distinctive scent of diesel and alfalfa often mingles in the air, a curious but fitting perfume for Derby Acres. The evenings here can be spectacular, the sun bleeding across the horizon in hues of orange and purple, a fleeting beauty that offers a quiet counterpoint to the rugged pragmatism of daily life.

About This Derby Acres Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Derby Acres, 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 Derby Acres and Kern County.

Detailed location data for Derby Acres includes the ZIP code (93224), telephone area code (661), county seat of Kern County (Bakersfield), and school district assignment (Midway 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 Derby Acres is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.