Fairmead California Map

About Fairmead, California

Fairmead is a locality in Madera County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,229. The population density is 56.3 people per km². Fairmead is located at 37.0763°N, 120.1929°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93610.

Fairmead rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley where the Sierra Nevada foothills begin their gentle ascent. It lies 10.8 miles north-west of Madera, CA (from Madera, CA: bearing 317°T), and is situated 4.9 miles south-east of Chowchilla. The land here is a mosaic of ochre and sage, punctuated by the darker greens of oak woodlands and the silvery shimmer of olive groves. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, warm perfume of sun-baked earth and wild sagebrush, a scent that clings to the skin like a benevolent memory. The horizon is a soft, hazy line, where the pale blue of the sky meets the dusty gold of the terrain, a vast expanse that invites a deep, unhurried breath. The history of Fairmead is deeply entwined with the bounty of its soil, a legacy forged by generations of farmers who coaxed sustenance from this fertile ground. For decades, its economy has been anchored by the cultivation of almonds and walnuts, their trees forming orderly rows that stretch towards the distant mountains, a testament to human endeavor against the wilder landscape. The quiet hum of irrigation systems is the town's subtle soundtrack, a constant reminder of the lifeblood that nourishes this agricultural heartland. While larger cities lie to the west, Fairmead retains a distinct character, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the enduring spirit of its people is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that dot its periphery.

About This Fairmead Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Fairmead, 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 Fairmead and Madera County.

Detailed location data for Fairmead includes the ZIP code (93610), telephone area code (760), county seat of Madera County (Madera), and school district assignment (Chowchilla 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 Fairmead is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.