Parksdale California Map

About Parksdale, California

Parksdale is a locality in Madera County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,885. The population density is 662.7 people per km². Parksdale is located at 36.9472°N, 120.0229°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93638.

Parksdale rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley floor, where the foothills of the Sierra Nevada begin their gentle ascent. It lies 2.3 miles east-south-east of Madera, CA (from Madera, CA: bearing 115°T), and is situated 5.5 miles south-south-east of Madera Acres. The landscape here is a study in ochre and muted green, the dry grasses of the hillsides giving way to the richer, cultivated hues of agricultural fields. Oak woodlands, their limbs gnarled and venerable, punctuate the rolling terrain, offering pockets of deep shade. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, sweet scent of dust and sun-baked earth, a perfume unique to this region. A quiet sense of permanence imbues the weathered barns and fences that mark the boundaries of ranches, suggesting a life lived in concert with the seasons. The history of Parksdale is deeply entwined with the fertile land it occupies, an area once traversed by native peoples and later settled by those drawn to its agricultural promise. The local economy has long been rooted in the cultivation of fruits and nuts, with orchards stretching towards the horizon, their orderly rows a testament to generations of patient labor. This enduring connection to the land shapes the character of Parksdale, fostering a spirit of resilience and self-reliance. While the larger agricultural enterprises hum with activity, a slower, more intimate rhythm prevails in the heart of Parksdale, where the everyday lives of its residents unfold with a quiet grace.

About This Parksdale Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Parksdale, 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 Parksdale and Madera County.

Detailed location data for Parksdale includes the ZIP code (93638), telephone area code (760), county seat of Madera County (Madera), and school district assignment (Madera Unified 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 Parksdale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.