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Palmdale.

Its Census reference point is in Western Mojave Basins, within Mojave Basin and Range. Desert View Highlands lies about 2.7 miles west of Palmdale by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Photo taken by User:Jamesb01 in March 2005. (Nikon 995) — Palmdale, California
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Photo taken by User:Jamesb01 in March 2005. (Nikon 995) — Palmdale, California

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THE SETTINGWestern Mojave Basins
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYLos Angeles County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Palmdale on the map

THE PALMDALE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Western Mojave Basins setting.

Palmdale city has 106.1 square miles of land in Los Angeles County. Its Census reference point is in Western Mojave Basins, within Mojave Basin and Range.

Broad dry basins and scattered ranges define the Mojave landscape. Creosote scrub, yuccas and Joshua trees occur regionally, with different plant communities on alkali flats and higher mountains.

Regional context: Mojave Basin and Range ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Palmdale and Los Angeles County

Palmdale is associated with Los Angeles County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Los Angeles County

Palmdale by land and water

The Census records 0.24 square miles of water within Palmdale, or 0.2% of its total area. It is 14.3 percentage points lower than the 14.5% recorded for Los Angeles County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Palmdale city has 240.5 times the land area of nearby Desert View Highlands CDP (0.44 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Palmdale land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Palmdale

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Palmdale. Check the Los Angeles County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Western Mojave Basins setting

Western Mojave Basins belongs to Mojave Basin and Range. Where does the tract sit between basin floor and mountain front, and what records confirm access and a usable water source?

03

Check the route, beyond Desert View Highlands

Desert View Highlands is 2.7 miles west of the Palmdale reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Palmdale resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON PALMDALE

USGS National Map

Begin at 34.5910° N, 118.1054° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Palmdale ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Palmdale

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Palmdale ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Los Angeles

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Los Angeles ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Palmdale data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Western Mojave Basins

Explore the agency mapping behind the Mojave Basin and Range context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional California landowner resources

California State Geoportal

Official state geospatial datasets for land, water, boundaries, and environmental research.

California fire-hazard maps

State Fire Marshal information and map access for current Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Palmdale.

Desert View Highlands lies about 2.7 miles west of Palmdale by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Palmdale in context

NSEWDesert View Highlands · 2.7 miles1Quartz Hill · 7.6 miles2Acton · 7.9 miles3Lancaster · 8.1 miles4Littlerock · 8.4 miles5Sun Village · 8.7 miles6OUTER RING: 8.7 MILES
  1. 1
    Desert View Highlands2.7 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Quartz Hill7.6 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Acton7.9 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Lancaster8.1 mi · city
  5. 5
    Littlerock8.4 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Sun Village8.7 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within California; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Palmdale
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Palmdale?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Los Angeles County. Palmdale’s 106.1 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Palmdale property in Western Mojave Basins?+

No. Western Mojave Basins is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Palmdale boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Desert View Highlands as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.7 miles west of Palmdale’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Palmdale?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Palmdale.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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