Lone Pine California Map
Explore Lone Pine, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Lone Pine, California
| City | Lone Pine |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Inyo County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 36.574447 |
| Longitude | -118.08061 |
| Population | 2,014 |
| Density | 40.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 93545 |
| Area Code | 760 |
| County Seat | Independence |
| School District | Lone Pine Unified School District |
About Lone Pine, California
Lone Pine is a locality in Inyo County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,014. The population density is 40.9 people per km². Lone Pine is located at 36.5744°N, 118.0806°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93545.Lone Pine draws its name from a singular, resilient tree that once stood as a landmark against the vast, arid expanse of the high desert. It lies 63.5 miles east-northeast of Lindsay, CA (from Lindsay, CA: bearing 64°T), and is situated 59.0 miles east-northeast of Woodlake. The landscape surrounding Lone Pine is defined by the crystalline rush of Lone Pine Creek, which carves a path through the gravel and dust, offering a cool reprieve from the relentless intensity of the sun. To the west, the jagged, imposing silhouette of the Sierra Nevada commands the horizon, casting long, violet shadows across the valley floor as the day wanes. Only three miles away, the stillness of Diaz Lake reflects the stark, cloudless sky, while the weathered rock formations of Movie Flat rise from the earth like the remnants of a forgotten geological age. The air here carries a dry, sharp clarity, smelling faintly of sagebrush and the ancient, mineral-rich dust that settles over the basin.
History in Lone Pine is written in the grit of those who arrived seeking fortune or refuge, leaving behind a legacy that has shaped the modern economy into a hub for those drawn to the rugged, untamed terrain of Inyo Other. The local rhythm is dictated by the seasons and the shifting light, as travelers pass through on their way to the high country or the Meysan Trail, seeking the solitude that only such an expansive, vertical landscape can provide. For decades, the dramatic geology has served as a backdrop for countless motion pictures, turning the nearby desert into a canvas for human imagination. Despite the transient nature of the visitors, a quiet, steady life persists among the residents, anchored by the resilience required to thrive in a place where the earth itself feels raw and unfinished.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Alabama Hills National Scenic Area (National Scenic Byway) — 0.3 mi, 360° N
- Owens Lake Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 1.3 mi, 081° E
- Miss Alabama (Public Artwork) — 1.8 mi, 327° NW
- Cousin Jack (Historic Ruins) — 2.0 mi, 006° N
- Mount Whitney Pack Trains (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 016° N
- Inyo Other (National Forest) — 2.2 mi, 030° NE · 9 acres
- Yellow Sky (movie site) (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 315° NW
- Lone Ranger Canyon (movie site) (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 313° NW
- Django Unchained (movie site) (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 313° NW
- Sherwood Forest Tree (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 015° N
- Inyo National Forest (National Forest) — 3.3 mi, 250° W · 2.0M acres
- John Muir Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 3.9 mi, 215° SW · 654k acres
- Southern Inyo Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 4.9 mi, 060° NE · 4,661 acres
- Southern Inyo Wilderness Study Area Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 5.4 mi, 044° NE
- Inyo Mountains Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 6.0 mi, 050° NE · 126k acres
- Donald D. Brooks (Monument) — 6.1 mi, 286° W
- Old dump truck bed (Historic Ruins) — 6.7 mi, 055° NE
- Walt's Point (Monument) — 7.3 mi, 195° S
- Independence Creek Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 7.3 mi, 327° NW · 6,480 acres
- George Creek (Wild & Scenic River) — 8.8 mi, 332° NW · 14k acres
- Sequoia National Park (National Park) — 9.5 mi, 247° SW · 407k acres
- Death Valley National Park (National Park) — 15.3 mi, 065° NE · 3.4M acres
- South Pass (Viewpoint) — 29.7 mi, 097° E
- McCarthy Blue Oak Ranch Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 47.3 mi, 238° SW
- Ponderosa Victory Circle (Theatre) — 48.4 mi, 288° W
- Homer Ranch Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 52.9 mi, 262° W
- Inyo Council for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 57.0 mi, 342° N
- C5 Studios Community Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 57.1 mi, 342° N
- American Mule Museum (Museum) — 57.5 mi, 343° N
- Kern Valley Museum (Museum) — 59.8 mi, 199° S
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About This Lone Pine Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lone Pine, California. Coordinates: 36.574447, -118.08061. 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 Lone Pine includes the ZIP code (93545), telephone area code (760), county seat of Inyo County (Independence), and school district assignment (Lone Pine Unified School District).
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. |
