Acton California Map

About Acton, California

Acton is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,880. The population density is 75.9 people per km². Acton is located at 34.4700°N, 118.1967°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93510.

Acton holds a rugged, high-desert composure that defines the landscape of the northern reaches of Los Angeles County. It lies 5.0 miles west-southwest of Vincent, CA (from Vincent, CA: bearing 245°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south-southwest of Palmdale. The Santa Clara River carves a path through the terrain, its dry bed a testament to the cycles of rain and drought that shape these inland reaches. Residents often look toward the distant San Gabriel Mountains, where the silhouette of the peaks provides a constant, jagged frame against the vast sky. Within the local topography, Kashmere Canyon offers a quiet, geologic complexity that defines the immediate surroundings. The Angeles National Forest sits just four miles away, acting as a green buffer that transitions from the scrubland into higher, pine-shaded elevations. Acton emerged from the necessity of the railroad, which once fueled the growth of the mining and agriculture industries that defined its early years. Today, the local economy reflects a blend of small-scale commerce and a residential character that favors independence over density. While the land remains largely untamed, the presence of nearby Lake Palmdale suggests the historical importance of water management in such an arid climate. Many who live here value the distance from the dense urban centers, finding a sense of stability in the quiet rhythm of the local industries. Development remains measured, respecting the open space that characterizes the region’s economic and physical footprint. Acton Park serves as a central point for residents to gather, providing a rare manicured patch of grass amidst the native golden grasses and chaparral. The cultural character of the place is marked by a deliberate slowness, where the harsh sun of the afternoon dictates the pace of outdoor activities. Those seeking to explore the natural surroundings often venture toward the Yerba Buena Trail to gain a better vantage point of the sprawling valley. Among those who have spent time in the area, the musician Frank Zappa is perhaps the most notable, having lived in the region during his later years. The spirit of the place is quiet and self-contained, a landscape that asks little from the traveler but grants a profound sense of solitude to those who linger.

About This Acton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Acton, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.469994, -118.196742. 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 Acton and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Acton includes the ZIP code (93510), telephone area code (760), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Acton-Agua Dulce Unified 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 Acton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.