Stratford California Map

About Stratford, California

Stratford is a locality in Kings County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 973. The population density is 570.4 people per km². Stratford is located at 36.1894°N, 119.8232°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93266.

Stratford lies at the edge of the vast, sun-baked plains, where the land stretches out in an unbroken expanse of tawny grasses and the distant, hazy line of the Sierra Nevada mountains promises a cooler, shadowed world. It lies 8.0 miles south-south-west of Lemoore, CA (from Lemoore, CA: bearing 196°T), and is situated 6.8 miles south-east of Lemoore Station. Here, the air hangs thick and still, carrying the scent of dry earth and the faint, sweet perfume of distant orchards. The sky overhead is a boundless dome of crystalline blue, a canvas upon which clouds drift like slow, deliberate brushstrokes, often gathering in the late afternoon to paint the horizon in hues of rose and violet. The few buildings of Stratford seem to hunker low against the immensity of it all, their weathered facades reflecting the persistent, golden light that defines this part of the Central Valley. The history of Stratford is deeply entwined with the rich, alluvial soil that surrounds it, a testament to the agricultural bounty of the region. For decades, the economy has been shaped by the cultivation of cotton, tomatoes, and a variety of fruits, with the labor of generations of families forming the bedrock of its existence. The Kern River, a vital artery in this arid landscape, has long been the lifeblood, its waters channeled to nourish the fields and sustain the community. While the pace of life in Stratford is unhurried, a quiet dignity pervades its streets, a reflection of the enduring spirit of those who have made their homes among these fertile, sun-drenched acres.

About This Stratford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stratford, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.189396, -119.823188. 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 Stratford and Kings County.

Detailed location data for Stratford includes the ZIP code (93266), telephone area code (661), county seat of Kings County (Hanford), and school district assignment (Central Union Elementary 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 Stratford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.