Explore Twentynine Palms, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Twentynine Palms |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | San Bernardino County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 34.147817 |
| Longitude | -116.065959 |
| Population | 28,065 |
| Density | 184.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 92277, 92278 |
| Area Code | 714 |
| County Seat | San Bernardino |
| School District | Morongo Unified School District |
Twentynine Palms occupies a vast, arid expanse where the earth holds the heat of the sun long after the light has failed. It lies 21.7 miles east of Yucca Valley, CA (from Yucca Valley, CA: bearing 86°T), and is situated 14.8 miles east of Joshua Tree. The landscape is defined by the stark presence of Donnell Hill, which rises abruptly just 1 mile away to anchor the horizon. To the north and south, the terrain stretches out in a series of dry, sun-bleached plains that seem to vibrate under the intensity of the midday glare. Water is a rare and precious scarcity, with Dog Wash carving a shallow, intermittent path through the dust only 5 miles from the center. The proximity of Joshua Tree National Park, located a mere 1 mile away, ensures that the rugged character of the high desert remains the primary influence on the local experience.
Twentynine Palms emerged from the intersection of early desert homesteading and the expansion of the military presence that continues to drive the regional economy today. The history of the place is etched into the dry soil, where the transition from small-scale agriculture to a more robust, service-oriented industry has defined the labor of generations. Modern commerce here exists in a delicate balance with the vast, protected expanses that border the residential streets. Residents often find that the rhythm of life in Twentynine Palms is dictated by the requirements of the nearby base and the seasonal ebb and flow of visitors seeking the quiet solitude of the desert. This economic reality creates a distinct atmosphere where the pragmatic needs of the military and the preservationist goals of the park service coexist in a quiet, functional tension.
Twentynine Palms possesses a cultural character shaped by the isolation of the desert and the convergence of transient populations who find a strange, enduring beauty in the scrubland. Notable landmarks such as the historic murals scattered throughout the streets offer a colorful, painted record of the local heritage. Fortynine Palms Canyon, situated 2 miles away, serves as a vital reminder of the hidden pockets of life that persist in this harsh environment. While few internationally recognized figures claim the area, the town has long attracted artists and wanderers drawn to the clarity of the desert sky and the silence that settles over the plains at dusk. Everyday life here is a steady, deliberate affair, marked by the shifting colors of the landscape as the shadows lengthen across the low-lying brush.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Twentynine Palms, California. Coordinates: 34.147817, -116.065959. 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 Twentynine Palms includes the ZIP code (92277, 92278), telephone area code (714), county seat of San Bernardino County (San Bernardino), and school district assignment (Morongo Unified 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. |