Oildale California Map

About Oildale, California

Oildale is a locality in Kern County, California, United States. It has a population of 34,687. The population density is 1707.2 people per km². Oildale is located at 35.4197°N, 119.0195°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93308.

Oildale rests on the arid plains where the southern Sierra Nevada foothills begin to soften their ascent. It lies 3.2 miles north of Bakersfield, CA (from Bakersfield, CA: bearing 359°T), and is situated 5.8 miles west-north-west of East Niles. The landscape here is a study in muted ochres and dusty greens, a palette dictated by the relentless sun and the sparse, resilient chaparral. Flat expanses, punctuated by the occasional mesquite or scrub oak, stretch towards a horizon that often shimmers with heat haze. The air itself carries a dry, mineral tang, a constant reminder of the earth’s deep, thirsty core. Even the sky, a vast, unbroken blue for much of the year, seems to possess a palpable weight, pressing down on the low-slung buildings and the network of roads that crisscross the terrain. The very lifeblood of Oildale has always been tied to the black gold that lies beneath its surface, a history etched into the weathered facades of its service stations and the ceaseless hum of distant pumps. This deep connection to the oil industry has shaped the town’s character, fostering a pragmatic, hard-working spirit among its residents. The local economy, while diversifying, still feels the gravitational pull of extraction and processing, a legacy that has seen Oildale grow and adapt through boom and bust. Along the edges of Oildale, the fertile lands of the Kern River Valley begin to assert themselves, bringing a different kind of green to the landscape, a testament to the enduring power of water in this thirsty region.

About This Oildale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oildale, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.41968, -119.019545. 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 Oildale and Kern County.

Detailed location data for Oildale includes the ZIP code (93308), telephone area code (661), county seat of Kern County (Bakersfield), and school district assignment (Kern High 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 Oildale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.