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Golden Hills California Map

Explore Golden Hills, 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 Golden Hills, California

How to Use This Golden Hills, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Golden Hills, 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 Golden Hills.

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

Latitude	35.142465
Longitude	-118.490364
Population	9,578
Density	338.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	93561
Area Code	760
County Seat	Bakersfield
School District	Tehachapi Unified School District

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About Golden Hills, California

Golden Hills is a locality in Kern County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,578. The population density is 338.8 people per km². Golden Hills is located at 35.1425°N, 118.4904°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93561.

Golden Hills emerges from the dry, sun-bleached expanse as a testament to the endurance of the inland plains. It lies 2.4 miles west-northwest of Tehachapi, CA (from Tehachapi, CA: bearing 287°T), and is situated 7.9 miles east of Bear Valley Springs. Brite Creek carves a quiet, seasonal path through the landscape, its banks providing a sliver of shade for the native oaks that define the horizon. To the west, the rugged depression of Water Canyon provides a stark contrast to the gentle, undulating terrain that characterizes the immediate vicinity. Tom Sawyer Lake sits a mere mile away, its still surface reflecting the fierce, unwavering light that characterizes the long summer days. Golden Hills Nature Park serves as the primary gateway to these wilder, uncultivated reaches, offering a sanctuary where the earth remains undisturbed by modern development. Far to the east, the distant, snow-dusted peaks of the Sierra Nevada occasionally pierce the haze, serving as a silent, jagged reminder of the wider geography beyond these plains.

Golden Hills carries a history rooted in the grit of agricultural expansion and the persistent labor of those who first broke the hard-packed soil. The local economy has long leaned into the rhythms of the earth, with small-scale farming and regional trade forming the bedrock of daily life. Industry here is quiet and focused, relying on the steady output of the surrounding fields and the resourcefulness of residents who have adapted to the inland climate. While the seasons dictate the pace of work, the arrival of harvest brings a tangible energy to the local storefronts and loading docks. Economic shifts have encouraged a slow diversification, yet the reliance on the land remains a constant, grounding force for every business owner in Golden Hills. The people here understand that prosperity is not a given, but a result of careful stewardship and a pragmatic approach to the challenges of an arid climate.

Cultural life in Golden Hills finds its expression in the communal gatherings that mark the passage of the year, from local harvest festivals to weekend markets. The character of the populace is defined by a sturdy independence and a preference for the simple, unadorned truth of their surroundings. Residents often congregate at the edges of the open space, finding solace in the vast, cloudless sky that dominates the view. While the locality remains removed from the frantic pace of major metropolitan centers, it maintains a distinct identity shaped by the interplay of light and shadow across the plains. Notable events often center on the preservation of the landscape, reminding everyone of the delicate balance required to thrive in this environment. Those who have walked these paths recognize that the true spirit of the place lies in the quiet, persistent beauty of a life lived in accordance with the slow, deliberate turn of the seasons.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Golden Hills Nature Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 316° NW
Frank And Joan Randall Preserve (Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 091° E
Meadowood Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 127° SE
Tehachapi Depot Museum (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 106° E
Hitching Post (Cinema) — 2.5 mi, 109° E
BeeKay Theatre (Theatre) — 2.5 mi, 107° E
Errea House Museum (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 111° E
Tehachapi Heritage League Museum (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 110° E
Historic Water Tower (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 106° E
Coy Burnett Stadium (Stadium) — 3.2 mi, 105° E
Tehachapi Loop Overlook (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 325° NW
The Cross on the Loop (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 328° NW
César E. Chávez National Monument (National Monument) — 6.8 mi, 326° NW · 2 acres
Martyr's Rock (Monument) — 7.3 mi, 326° NW
California State Lands Commission (State Resource Management Area) — 8.9 mi, 056° NE
Horse Canyon Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 9.8 mi, 074° E
Pacific Crest Trail National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 9.9 mi, 159° S · 1,886 acres
Middle Knob Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 12.3 mi, 089° E
Sequoia National Forest (National Forest) — 18.3 mi, 027° NE · 1.1M acres
Airplane graveyard viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 20.2 mi, 103° E
Bright Star Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 25.7 mi, 030° NE · 8,761 acres
Tuf Quarry Mill (Historic Ruins) — 27.8 mi, 169° S
Adobe Brick Pit (Historic Ruins) — 29.5 mi, 231° SW
Los Padres National Forest (National Forest) — 29.6 mi, 233° SW · 1.8M acres
California Living Museum (Museum) — 30.0 mi, 312° NW
Kiavah Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 32.4 mi, 025° NE · 43k acres
Memorial Stadium (Stadium) — 32.6 mi, 304° NW
Red cliffs trail (Attraction) — 32.7 mi, 062° NE
Bakersfield Civic Auditorium (Theatre) — 33.5 mi, 298° NW
Valley Plaza Stadium (Cinema) — 33.6 mi, 294° NW

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