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Taft California Map

Explore Taft, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Taft, California

How to Use This Taft, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Taft, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Taft.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Taft
State	California (CA)
County	Kern County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	35.126696
Longitude	-119.424194
Population	8,546
Density	216.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	93268
Area Code	661
County Seat	Bakersfield
School District	Taft City School District

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About Taft, California

Taft is a locality in Kern County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,546. The population density is 216.1 people per km². Taft is located at 35.1267°N, 119.4242°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Taft is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 93268.

Taft occupies a stark, sun-drenched expanse where the earth holds the heat of the day long after the shadows lengthen across the dry, open plains. It lies 24.2 miles southwest of Rosedale, CA (from Rosedale, CA: bearing 227°T), and is situated 0.8 miles south of Ford City. Sandy Creek winds its way through the landscape just a mile away, carving a thin, seasonal path through the parched soil of the basin. The rugged beauty of Twentyone Canyon lies only three miles distant, offering a glimpse into the geological complexity that defines the local horizon. On the clearest days, one might catch a faint, shimmering suggestion of the Sierra Nevada far to the east, appearing more like a memory of stone than a physical presence. Within the town, Civic Center Park provides a quiet, green anchor for the residents who move through the golden, dusty light of the afternoon.

Taft emerged from the raw potential of the earth, built upon the foundation of an industry that pulled wealth directly from the subterranean depths. The local economy remains tethered to the rhythmic pulse of oil production, a legacy that dictates the character and the pace of the daily grind. Derricks and pumps dot the surrounding landscape like silent sentinels, marking the sites where generations have labored to extract the black gold beneath the surface. This singular focus has cultivated a resilient, practical spirit among the people who understand the volatile cycles of the market and the land. Prosperity here has never been a guarantee, yet the persistent hum of industry provides a steady, if demanding, heartbeat for the region. Life in Taft moves with the deliberate, unadorned efficiency of a place that values hard work over pretense.

The cultural character of Taft reflects the grit and independence of those who settled in this arid, productive corner of the world. Notable landmarks like the West Kern Oil Museum honor the history of the workers who transformed the terrain into a powerhouse of fuel and fiber. Residents often gather for events that celebrate the town’s heritage, fostering a sense of solidarity that persists despite the isolation of the plains. Among those who have walked these streets, the legendary actor Lon Chaney Jr. is remembered for his contributions to the silver screen, bringing a touch of Hollywood fame to the local narrative. Life unfolds here under a vast, open sky, where the dry air carries the scent of sage and the faint, metallic tang of the oil fields. Taft maintains a quiet dignity, grounded in the reality of its landscape and the enduring stories of the people who call it home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Oil Patch Fire House (Attraction) — 1.4 mi, 286° W
Ethel D. Oil Tool & Supply House (Attraction) — 1.4 mi, 287° W
Jameson #17 (Attraction) — 1.4 mi, 289° W
Civic Center Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 304° NW
Franklin Field (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 335° NW
Taft Community Center and Skate Park (Local Recreation) — 2.6 mi, 297° NW
Ford City Park (Local Park) — 2.7 mi, 314° NW
Lakeview Gusher #1 (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 152° SE
Lokern-Buena Vista Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 4.7 mi, 357° N
Carrizo Plain National Monument (National Monument) — 5.5 mi, 216° SW · 247k acres
Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.0 mi, 183° S · 30k acres
Carrizo Plains Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 11.6 mi, 269° W
Szent András-törésvonal (San Andreas) (Attraction) — 12.5 mi, 266° W
Los Padres National Forest (National Forest) — 15.6 mi, 180° S · 1.8M acres
Caliente Mountain Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 17.3 mi, 250° W · 18k acres
Chumash Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 21.1 mi, 164° S · 38k acres
Wallace Creek (Monument) — 24.9 mi, 294° NW
Dick Smith Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 24.9 mi, 197° S · 71k acres
Valley Plaza Stadium (Cinema) — 26.2 mi, 056° NE
Mount Pinos Condor Observation Site (Viewpoint) — 26.8 mi, 144° SE
Shafter Ford Theater (Theatre) — 27.3 mi, 020° N
Depot Museum (Museum) — 27.5 mi, 018° N
San Emigdio Plantation (Nature Reserve) — 27.5 mi, 136° SE
Kern County World War II Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 27.8 mi, 052° NE
Bakersfield Civic Auditorium (Theatre) — 28.8 mi, 054° NE
Father Francisco Garces (Public Artwork) — 29.1 mi, 052° NE
Kern County Museum and Pioneer Village (Museum) — 29.3 mi, 051° NE
Kern County Museum Historical Reference Library (Museum) — 29.3 mi, 051° NE
Sisquoc Condor Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 31.8 mi, 213° SW
Memorial Stadium (Stadium) — 32.2 mi, 053° NE

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