Wofford Heights California Map

About Wofford Heights, California

Wofford Heights is a locality in Kern County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,656. The population density is 133.2 people per km². Wofford Heights is located at 35.7069°N, 118.4562°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93285.

Wofford Heights rests in a broad sweep of Kern County, where the Sierra Nevada foothills begin their dramatic descent. It lies 35.2 miles north-east of East Niles, CA (from East Niles, CA: bearing 49°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north of Lake Isabella. Here, the land is a study in ochre and sage, the dry earth punctuated by resilient scrub oak and the occasional hardy pine, their branches reaching like supplicating hands towards an immense, clear sky. The air, especially as the sun begins its westward arc, carries the faint, warm scent of sun-baked rock and dry grasses, a perfume of the arid landscape. Winding roads, like arteries of dust and asphalt, trace the contours of the hills, leading to homes that seem to emerge organically from the terrain, their roofs bleached by a relentless sun, their gardens a testament to careful cultivation in a land that demands respect. The story of Wofford Heights is intertwined with the rich veins of minerals that once pulsed beneath this very ground, a legacy of boom and bust that shaped its early character. Though the days of prolific mining have largely faded, the spirit of resilience persists, now finding expression in a quiet economy that draws from the natural beauty and the proximity to the vast expanse of the surrounding public lands. The waters of Lake Isabella, a shimmering jewel in this rugged setting, offer a different kind of bounty, attracting those who seek solace and recreation on its shores. Life in Wofford Heights unfolds with a measured cadence, a gentle unhurriedness that allows for the appreciation of the stark beauty and the deep, silent history held within its sun-drenched hills.

About This Wofford Heights Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wofford Heights, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.706896, -118.456197. 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 Wofford Heights and Kern County.

Detailed location data for Wofford Heights includes the ZIP code (93285), telephone area code (661), county seat of Kern County (Bakersfield), and school district assignment (Kern 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 Wofford Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.