Kern County Map, California
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Kern County, California
Kern County is like California in miniature. You’ve got the southern end of the Central Valley, pieces of the Sierra Nevada, and a chunk of the Mojave Desert.
Bakersfield is the big city here. Oil and country music are big deals there. They grow a ton of crops here, from almonds to carrots.
The county has Edwards Air Force Base, where a lot of test pilots made history. The population tops 920,000 and Interstate 5 and Highway 99 are the main arteries.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Kern County |
| County Seat | Bakersfield |
| Population | Approximately 920,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Bakersfield, Ridgecrest, Delano, Shafter, Tehachapi, Wasco |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 5, Interstate 10, U.S. Route 99, State Route 58, State Route 99 |
| FIPS Code | 06-029 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 8,163 square miles (Land: 8,131 sq mi, Water: 32 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Tulare County (North), Inyo County (Northeast), Kings County (Northwest), San Bernardino County (East), Los Angeles County (South), Ventura County (South), San Luis Obispo County (West) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Standard Time (PST) |
| State | California |
| Coordinates | 35.6364° N, 118.9400° W |
| Etymology | Named after Edward Kern, an explorer and topographer |
| Major Landmarks | Sequoia National Forest, Kern River, Joshua Tree National Park |
| Website | Kern County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Kern County Topographic Map
Our topographic map illustrates Kern County’s varied landscape spanning Central Valley, Sierra Nevada, and Mojave Desert regions. Our zoom tool helps you explore this diverse terrain from agricultural flatlands to mountains.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Kern County Satellite Map
Valley agriculture, mountain forests, and desert basins all appear in this diverse county. Bakersfield stands out prominently as an urban center in the northwestern quadrant.
OUTLINE MAP
Kern County Blank Map
This blank map features Kern County’s large outline spanning the southern San Joaquin Valley and Mojave Desert. The blank template highlights one of California’s largest counties by area.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 7 neighboring counties of Kern County:
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