Explore Mayfair, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Mayfair |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Kern County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 36.769346 |
| Longitude | -119.761262 |
| Population | 4,831 |
| Density | 3600.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 93307, 93703 |
| Area Code | 661, 760 |
| County Seat | Bakersfield |
| School District | Fresno Unified School District |
Mayfair anchors itself upon the sun-drenched plains of the interior, where the dry heat of the afternoon settles into the golden grasses. It lies 2.9 miles south-southeast of East Niles, CA (from East Niles, CA: bearing 160°T), and is situated 6.4 miles east-southeast of Bakersfield. The landscape around Mayfair stretches out in wide, open spans, characterized by the low, arid basins that define the regional character. Seven miles to the east, Sacramento Gulch carves its path through the terrain, while the waters of Lake Ming offer a quiet point of reflection under the vast, cloudless sky. Five miles away, Caliente Creek snakes through the dirt, its bed often reflecting the stark, pale light of a high-noon sun. In the far distance, the jagged silhouettes of the Sierra Nevada emerge as a faint, hazy promise against the horizon, reminding all who observe them of the immense scale of the land.
Mayfair developed from the necessity of the earth, growing slowly as the regional economy took root in the fertile, sun-baked soil. The local industry remains deeply tied to the rhythms of agriculture, where the seasonal cycle of planting and harvest dictates the tempo of commerce. Workers in Mayfair often look toward the expansive fields that surround the grid, recognizing the labor required to sustain such a dry, demanding environment. Small businesses thrive by supporting the machinery and logistics of these vast agricultural tracts, keeping the gears of the local economy turning with steady, quiet persistence. The history of Mayfair reflects a pragmatic spirit, built by those who understood that prosperity in this climate requires both patience and a deep knowledge of the land.
Mayfair maintains a distinct cultural character defined by the sturdy, unpretentious nature of its residents and their daily routines. Oswell South stands as a vital local landmark, providing a necessary space for the community to gather and breathe amidst the sprawling, open landscape. Life in Mayfair moves with a deliberate pace, colored by the intense, amber glow that washes over the plains as the sun dips low in the sky. While the town remains quiet, it carries the weight of a place that has seen generations work the soil, keeping the memory of its founders alive through the simple act of maintaining their homes. No famous figures define the narrative here, as the identity of Mayfair belongs entirely to the people who walk its streets and observe the changing seasons. The atmosphere remains grounded, favoring the honest texture of the earth over the fleeting trends of the outside world.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mayfair, California. Coordinates: 36.769346, -119.761262. 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 Mayfair includes the ZIP code (93307, 93703), telephone area code (661, 760), county seat of Kern County (Bakersfield), and school district assignment (Fresno 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. |