Quartz Hill California Map

About Quartz Hill, California

Quartz Hill is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 11,510. The population density is 1125.7 people per km². Quartz Hill is located at 34.6453°N, 118.2181°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93536.

Quartz Hill rises from the Santa Clara River Valley with a quiet dignity, its rolling hills and broad expanses sculpted by the persistent hand of wind and sun. It lies 5.9 miles south-west of Lancaster, CA (from Lancaster, CA: bearing 232°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-west of Palmdale. The landscape here is a study in muted ochres and dusty greens, a palette that deepens and softens as the sun arcs across the vast California sky. Sagebrush and hardy chaparral cling to the slopes, their silvery leaves rustling like hushed secrets in the dry air, while the occasional oak stands sentinel, its gnarled branches reaching towards the heavens. The air itself carries the scent of dry earth and distant blossoms, a fragrance that speaks of resilience and a life lived close to the elements. Far below, the valley floor stretches out, a patchwork of agricultural endeavors and burgeoning residential areas, all under the watchful gaze of the San Gabriel Mountains that form a dramatic, hazy backdrop. The story of Quartz Hill is one of agricultural roots and a steady, organic growth that mirrored the very land it occupies. Once a significant center for rose cultivation, the scent of those blooms once perfumed the air, a legacy that lingers in the collective memory of the area. Today, while agriculture remains a quiet hum in the background, the local economy has diversified, with residents commuting to larger employment centers and a growing number of small businesses serving the community. The distinctive character of Quartz Hill is best observed in its unhurried pace, a gentle rhythm that allows for an appreciation of the wide-open spaces and the enduring, sun-drenched beauty of this corner of Los Angeles County. The golden hour here is a spectacle, casting a warm, ethereal glow that transforms the familiar hills into something truly magical.

About This Quartz Hill Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Quartz Hill, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.645264, -118.218131. 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 Quartz Hill and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Quartz Hill includes the ZIP code (93536), telephone area code (760), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Antelope Valley Union Joint 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 Quartz Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.