Frontera California Map
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| City | Frontera |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Fresno County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 36.778261 |
| Longitude | -119.417932 |
| Population | 9,800 |
| Density | 1200.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 93657, 91720 |
| Area Code | 760, 818, 747 |
| County Seat | Fresno |
About Frontera, California
Frontera is a locality in Fresno County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,800. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². Frontera is located at 36.7783°N, 119.4179°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 93657, 91720.Frontera occupies a quiet expanse of land where the golden light of late afternoon settles heavily upon the tinder-dry grasses. The Alta Main Canal cuts a deliberate path through the landscape, serving as a vital artery that sustains the surrounding fields. To the east, the distant, hazy silhouette of the Sierra Nevada stands as a permanent fixture on the horizon, defining the edge of the world. Tivy Valley provides a gentle depression in the terrain, cradling the earth in a way that makes the air feel still and concentrated. Residents often look toward the nearby Pine Flat Lake when the summer heat intensifies, finding a necessary reprieve in the open space. Avocado Lake Park offers a shared ground where the quiet observation of the land becomes a daily practice for those who live here.
Frontera grew from the necessity of harnessing the soil and the water that flows through the irrigation networks. The local economy remains deeply rooted in the agricultural cycles that dictate the rhythm of the harvest and the seasonal labor of the fields. Packing houses and regional distribution centers mark the landscape, standing as functional monuments to the industry that keeps the region viable. History here is measured in the expansion of orchards and the careful management of water rights, which have long dictated the prosperity of the families who settled this territory. The work is demanding and precise, requiring a steady hand to maintain the productivity of the acreage. Even now, the daily movement of trucks along the rural roads signals the persistent demand for the goods grown in this fertile basin.
Frontera maintains a character defined by the patience required to thrive in an inland climate where the sun dictates the pace of existence. Life here is marked by the shifting colors of the canopy and the way the shadows lengthen across the dust at dusk. While the pace is deliberate, the community finds connection through local gatherings and the shared maintenance of public spaces like the park grounds. No singular monument defines the identity of the people; instead, it is found in the reliability of the morning commute and the maintenance of the irrigation canals. Well-known figures have occasionally walked these roads, yet the spirit of the place remains anchored in the quiet persistence of its inhabitants. There is a profound honesty in the way the wind moves across the plains, undisturbed by the distractions of more crowded horizons.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Avocado Lake Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 353° N
- Kings River Green Belt Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 224° SW
- Tivy Mountain Preserve (Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 047° NE
- Pine Flat Lake (Recreation Area) — 6.3 mi, 055° NE
- Sequoia National Forest (National Forest) — 7.1 mi, 055° NE · 1.1M acres
- Sierra National Forest (National Forest) — 7.9 mi, 050° NE · 1.3M acres
- Wild Water Adventures (Theme Park) — 9.3 mi, 282° W
- Bookie Bear (Public Artwork) — 9.6 mi, 106° E
- Academy (Monument) — 10.1 mi, 319° NW
- Sacate Ridge Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 12.5 mi, 052° NE
- Reedley Opera House Complex (Theatre) — 12.6 mi, 189° S
- Reedley’s River City Theatre Company (Theatre) — 12.7 mi, 189° S
- Tenri Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 16.0 mi, 258° W
- Old Town Monument (Monument) — 16.1 mi, 283° W
- Cottonwood Park Arch (Monument) — 16.4 mi, 286° W
- Clovis Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 16.4 mi, 281° W
- Whitewater Voyages Headquarters (Attraction) — 16.6 mi, 067° NE
- Zephyr Headquarters (Attraction) — 16.6 mi, 067° NE
- Giant Sequoia National Monument (National Monument) — 17.2 mi, 091° E · 353k acres
- Fresno Discovery Center (Museum) — 17.4 mi, 268° W
- Art Gonzales Museum (Museum) — 18.0 mi, 221° SW
- Pioneer Village Museum (Museum) — 18.1 mi, 221° SW
- Table Mountain Casino (Attraction) — 19.1 mi, 318° NW
- Downtown Artist Gallery (Gallery) — 20.6 mi, 261° W
- Corridor 2122 (Gallery) — 20.6 mi, 261° W
- Fig Tree Gallery (Gallery) — 20.6 mi, 261° W
- Kings Canyon National Park (National Park) — 24.1 mi, 094° E · 459k acres
- Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 27.3 mi, 102° E · 768k acres
- John Muir Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 29.1 mi, 065° NE · 654k acres
- Sequoia National Park (National Park) — 30.2 mi, 114° SE · 407k acres
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About This Frontera Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Frontera, California. Coordinates: 36.778261, -119.417932. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Frontera includes the ZIP code (93657, 91720), telephone area code (760, 818, 747), county seat of Fresno County (Fresno), and school district assignment.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
