Potomac Park California Map
Explore Potomac Park, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Potomac Park, California
| City | Potomac Park |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Kern County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 35.364996 |
| Longitude | -118.958658 |
| Population | 9,164 |
| Density | 2474.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 93307 |
| Area Code | 661 |
| County Seat | Bakersfield |
| School District | Kern High School District |
About Potomac Park, California
Potomac Park is a locality in Kern County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,164. The population density is 2474.3 people per km². Potomac Park is located at 35.3650°N, 118.9587°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93307.Potomac Park holds a quiet presence amidst the expansive, sun-drenched plains of the interior. It lies 1.0 miles south of Hillcrest, CA (from Hillcrest, CA: bearing 187°T), and is situated 3.4 miles east of Bakersfield. The landscape surrounding Potomac Park is defined by a subtle, dusty horizon where the earth meets a sky of infinite, pale clarity. Four miles away, the low depression of Sacramento Gulch cuts through the flat terrain, offering a slight variation in the otherwise unbroken expanse of farmland. While the distant Sierra Nevada remains a faint, jagged silhouette against the eastern sky, the immediate scenery is dominated by the quiet, functional flow of the East Side Canal just three miles from the center. Residents often find solace in the stillness of Hart Park Lake, a modest body of water resting six miles out that reflects the shifting colors of the afternoon.
Potomac Park emerged from the necessity of agriculture, serving as a steady anchor for those who work the deep, fertile soil of the valley. Local industry remains tied to the cycles of the harvest, with processing facilities and regional distribution centers forming the backbone of the economy. The history of Potomac Park is written in the rows of crops and the steady, mechanical hum of machinery that defines the working day. Prosperity here has never been about sudden fortune, but rather the slow, methodical accumulation of seasonal yields. The pace of life in Potomac Park is dictated by the sun and the irrigation schedules that sustain the green belts carved into the arid basin.
Cultural life in Potomac Park centers around the shared gatherings that mark the transition between the planting and harvest seasons. Potomac Park serves as a focal point for the region, providing a sense of order and community for those who live in the surrounding tracts. The local park, also known as Potomac Park, offers a shaded respite where the dry heat of the afternoon yields to the cooling influence of the evening breeze. Events here are understated, favoring community-led observances that emphasize the continuity of the region. While the area does not claim the fame of global icons, the spirit of Potomac Park resides in the resilience of its people and their enduring connection to the land.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Potomac Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 091° E
- Virginia Avenue Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 258° W
- Kern Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 281° W
- Kern County Fair Grounds (Local Recreation) — 2.9 mi, 239° SW
- Memorial Stadium (Stadium) — 3.0 mi, 348° N
- Bakersfield Civic Auditorium (Theatre) — 3.1 mi, 280° W
- Father Francisco Garces (Public Artwork) — 3.7 mi, 294° NW
- Metropolitan Recreation Center (Local Recreation) — 3.9 mi, 299° NW
- Kern County Museum and Pioneer Village (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 299° NW
- Kern County Museum Historical Reference Library (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 299° NW
- Bakersfield Cactus Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.9 mi, 015° N
- Korean War Memorial (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 278° W
- Kern County World War II Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 278° W
- Valley Plaza Stadium (Cinema) — 4.9 mi, 245° SW
- California Living Museum (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 041° NE
- Sequoia National Forest (National Forest) — 11.0 mi, 055° NE · 1.1M acres
- Checkpoint (Attraction) — 16.7 mi, 002° N
- Shafter Ford Theater (Theatre) — 19.3 mi, 299° NW
- Depot Museum (Museum) — 20.4 mi, 299° NW
- Woody Rd (Attraction) — 24.0 mi, 015° N
- Tehachapi Loop (Attraction) — 26.3 mi, 116° SE
- Heritage Park Museum (Museum) — 31.6 mi, 330° NW
- Jameson #17 (Attraction) — 31.9 mi, 240° SW
- Los Padres National Forest (National Forest) — 32.3 mi, 182° S · 1.8M acres
- Hitching Post (Cinema) — 33.1 mi, 119° SE
- Giant Sequoia National Monument (National Monument) — 34.1 mi, 031° NE · 353k acres
- Carrizo Plain National Monument (National Monument) — 36.8 mi, 227° SW · 247k acres
- Chumash Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 37.0 mi, 195° S · 38k acres
Latest News: Potomac Park
Loading news…
World News
Loading news-world…
More World News
Loading news-world…
About This Potomac Park Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Potomac Park, California. Coordinates: 35.364996, -118.958658. 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 Potomac Park includes the ZIP code (93307), telephone area code (661), county seat of Kern County (Bakersfield), and school district assignment (Kern High 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. |
