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Lamont California Map

Explore Lamont, 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 Lamont, California

How to Use This Lamont, California Map

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

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

Latitude	35.259683
Longitude	-118.914267
Population	14,049
Density	1133.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	93241, 93307
Area Code	661
County Seat	Bakersfield
School District	Kern High School District

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About Lamont, California

Lamont is a locality in Kern County, California, United States. It has a population of 14,049. The population density is 1133.9 people per km². Lamont is located at 35.2597°N, 118.9143°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 93241, 93307.

Lamont spreads across a flat, sun-drenched expanse of the southern San Joaquin Valley where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered. It lies 6.0 miles northwest of Arvin, CA (from Arvin, CA: bearing 306°T), and is situated 9.8 miles southeast of Bakersfield. The surrounding terrain is defined by vast, open plains that catch the golden, heavy light of late afternoon, turning the dust into a soft haze. The East Side Canal runs quietly through the landscape, a thin vein of water that speaks to the essential irrigation of this arid ground. On the clearest days, the distant, snow-dusted peaks of the Sierra Nevada emerge like a jagged silhouette against the pale sky. Lamont Park serves as a central point of green, offering a quiet contrast to the expansive, cultivated fields that define the regional geography.

Agriculture has provided the backbone for Lamont since its early days, anchoring the community to the rhythms of the harvest. The economy remains deeply tied to the land, with rows of citrus and grapes creating a distinct, orderly geometry across the valley floor. Processing facilities and packing houses operate with a steady, industrial hum, reflecting the hard work of generations who have turned this soil into a productive engine. While the distant Sierra Nevada provides a grand backdrop, the daily life of Lamont is measured by the growth cycles of crops and the seasonal demand for labor. This focus on primary production lends the neighborhood a utilitarian strength, where the value of a day is measured in the tangible output of the fields.

Lamont carries a cultural spirit shaped by deep roots and a collective resilience, fostering a neighborhood identity that feels both grounded and sincere. The local atmosphere is often punctuated by the sounds of community gatherings at Lamont Park, where families congregate under the shade of mature trees. While the area is far from the bustle of major urban centers, residents find their own pace in the modest streets and the steady transit of nearby thoroughfares. The influence of the broader region is felt in the architecture and the shared language of the streets, yet the character remains uniquely defined by those who live and work here. Though the pace is deliberate, the spirit of the place reveals itself in the quiet persistence of its people and the enduring light that settles over the valley each evening.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lamont Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 136° SE
Bear Mountain Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 284° W
Bakersfield Cactus Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 6.3 mi, 073° E
Sand Ridge Preserve (Conservation Area) — 6.7 mi, 068° E
Kern County Fair Grounds (Local Recreation) — 7.5 mi, 318° NW
Valley Plaza Stadium (Cinema) — 8.7 mi, 307° NW
Kern Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 9.4 mi, 326° NW
Bakersfield Civic Auditorium (Theatre) — 9.6 mi, 325° NW
Korean War Memorial (Monument) — 10.4 mi, 319° NW
Kern County World War II Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 10.4 mi, 319° NW
Father Francisco Garces (Public Artwork) — 10.6 mi, 326° NW
Memorial Stadium (Stadium) — 10.7 mi, 343° N
Kern County Museum and Pioneer Village (Museum) — 10.9 mi, 327° NW
Kern County Museum Historical Reference Library (Museum) — 10.9 mi, 327° NW
California Living Museum (Museum) — 12.0 mi, 008° N
Sequoia National Forest (National Forest) — 14.7 mi, 031° NE · 1.1M acres
Tehachapi Loop (Attraction) — 21.6 mi, 101° E
Checkpoint (Attraction) — 24.0 mi, 355° N
Los Padres National Forest (National Forest) — 25.3 mi, 188° S · 1.8M acres
Shafter Ford Theater (Theatre) — 25.5 mi, 310° NW
Depot Museum (Museum) — 26.6 mi, 310° NW
Adobe Brick Pit (Historic Ruins) — 26.7 mi, 178° S
Tehachapi Depot Museum (Museum) — 27.8 mi, 108° E
Hitching Post (Cinema) — 27.8 mi, 109° E
Historic Water Tower (Attraction) — 27.8 mi, 108° E
Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 30.6 mi, 227° SW · 30k acres
Chumash Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 30.9 mi, 203° SW · 38k acres
Carrizo Plain National Monument (National Monument) — 34.5 mi, 239° SW · 247k acres
Sespe Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 39.2 mi, 175° S · 220k acres
Giant Sequoia National Monument (National Monument) — 39.5 mi, 022° N · 353k acres

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