Hickman California Map

About Hickman, California

Hickman is a locality in Stanislaus County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 844. The population density is 679.5 people per km². Hickman is located at 37.6235°N, 120.7538°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95323.

Hickman rests in the broad, fertile expanse of the San Joaquin Valley, where the land stretches in a near-perfect, unblemished flatness under a sky that often holds a luminous, pale blue hue. It lies 10.3 miles north-north-east of Turlock, CA (from Turlock, CA: bearing 30°T), and is situated 1.3 miles south-south-east of Waterford. The character of this place is etched in the straight, unwavering lines of irrigation ditches, the orderly rows of ripening crops that march towards the horizon, and the occasional cluster of modest homes and outbuildings that punctuate the agricultural tapestry. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry warmth, thick with the scent of dust and the sweet perfume of ripening fruit, a subtle perfume that clings to everything. Even the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a constant companion, seems to possess a certain quiet dignity, a testament to the enduring work of the land. The history of Hickman is inextricably bound to the rich soil that surrounds it, a legacy born from the relentless pursuit of agriculture that has shaped this region for generations. Its economy, deeply rooted in farming, thrives on the bounty of the valley, producing a steady stream of almonds, walnuts, and various fruits that find their way to markets far and wide. Though not marked by grand monuments, Hickman holds a quiet distinctiveness in its enduring connection to the land and the people who have cultivated it. The rhythm of life in Hickman is measured not by the ticking of clocks, but by the turning of seasons and the dependable cycle of planting and harvest, a pace that fosters a deep sense of continuity and a profound respect for the earth's provision.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hickman, 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 Hickman and Stanislaus County.

Detailed location data for Hickman includes the ZIP code (95323), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Stanislaus County (Modesto), and school district assignment (Hickman Community Charter 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 Hickman is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.