Dunlap California Map

About Dunlap, California

Dunlap is a locality in Fresno County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Dunlap is located at 36.7383°N, 119.1209°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93621.

Dunlap rests in a high mountain valley, a place where the Sierra Nevada foothills begin their rugged ascent, presenting a landscape of rolling hills giving way to steeper slopes cloaked in evergreen forests. It lies 16.7 miles east of Heights, CA (from Heights, CA: bearing 99°T), and is situated 20.0 miles north-east of Dinuba. The air here carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, a clean, crisp fragrance that speaks of elevation and isolation. Dry grasses, the color of old parchment, carpet the lower elevations, interspersed with gnarled oak trees that stand like sentinels against the vast, blue canvas of the sky. In the distance, granite outcroppings catch the sunlight, their stark forms a constant reminder of the ancient geological forces that shaped this land. The very silence of Dunlap is profound, broken only by the whisper of the wind through the pines or the distant cry of a hawk circling overhead. The history of Dunlap is intrinsically tied to the exploitation of its natural resources, once a vibrant hub for logging operations that shaped its early economy. The immense pine trees that still dominate the surrounding slopes were the lifeblood of the community, their timber milled and sent to build towns and cities far from these quiet valleys. Today, while logging remains a part of its character, tourism has become a significant thread in the economic fabric of Dunlap, drawing visitors to its proximity to national forests and the promise of outdoor recreation. The legacy of its industrious past is evident in the weathered barns and sturdy, unpretentious homes that dot the landscape, each holding its own quiet story of resilience and adaptation. The slow, deliberate pace of life in Dunlap reflects the enduring spirit of a place shaped by the land itself.

About This Dunlap Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dunlap, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.738281, -119.120947. 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 Dunlap and Fresno County.

Detailed location data for Dunlap includes the ZIP code (93621), telephone area code (760), county seat of Fresno County (Fresno), and school district assignment. 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 Dunlap is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.