Patterson California Map

About Patterson, California

Patterson is a locality in Stanislaus County, California, United States. It has a population of 24,693. The population density is 1205.2 people per km². Patterson is located at 37.4716°N, 121.1297°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95363.

Patterson rests on a sun-drenched plain, a patchwork quilt of emerald fields stitched with the russet threads of tilled earth. It lies 12.7 miles south-west of Ceres, CA (from Ceres, CA: bearing 228°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-east of Diablo Grande. The sky above, vast and often a startling, cloudless blue, stretches to a horizon softened by the distant, hazy silhouette of coastal mountains. Here, the air carries the dry, warm breath of the Central Valley, occasionally infused with the sweet, earthy perfume of ripening fruit or the sharp, green scent of alfalfa. Broad, straight roads, lined with the stoic grace of eucalyptus trees, fan out from the town’s core, leading toward orchards heavy with almonds and walnuts, and fields that hum with the quiet industry of agriculture. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, has a golden quality, bathing the landscape in a warm, enduring glow that seems to settle deep into the land itself. Patterson’s story is etched into its fertile soil, a testament to the ambition of early settlers who saw potential in this seemingly unyielding terrain. Originally a vital stop along the railroad, the town blossomed as an agricultural hub, its economy intrinsically tied to the bounty of the surrounding farms. The rich alluvial soil, irrigated by canals that snake through the valley, has long sustained crops like tomatoes, apricots, and a variety of nuts, making Patterson a significant contributor to California's agricultural output. While progress has brought new developments, the echoes of its past remain, visible in the sturdy, low-slung buildings downtown and the enduring spirit of a community shaped by the land and the seasons. The local culture is one of practicality and resilience, a quiet pride in the hard work that has transformed this corner of the valley into a productive and enduring home.

About This Patterson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Patterson, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.4716, -121.129656. 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 Patterson and Stanislaus County.

Detailed location data for Patterson includes the ZIP code (95363), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Stanislaus County (Modesto), and school district assignment (Patterson Joint 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 Patterson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.