Albion California Map

About Albion, California

Albion is a locality in Mendocino County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 250. The population density is 45.5 people per km². Albion is located at 39.2235°N, 123.7686°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95410.

Albion rests where the Mendocino Coast surrenders to the Pacific, a place of windswept bluffs and ancient redwood forests that plunge towards the sea. It lies 69.3 miles north-west of Windsor, CA (from Windsor, CA: bearing 313°T), and is situated 6.0 miles south-south-east of Mendocino. The air here carries the briny tang of the ocean, a constant companion to the scent of damp earth and pine needles from the surrounding hills. Sunlight, when it breaks through the coastal fog, paints the rugged landscape in hues of emerald and grey, illuminating the dramatic meeting of land and water. Here, the rhythm of life is dictated by the tides and the slow, deliberate growth of the colossal trees that have witnessed centuries unfold. The history of Albion is deeply entwined with the timber trade, the great redwoods felled to build fortunes and fuel distant cities, leaving behind a legacy etched into the very contours of the land. Remnants of logging operations, though faded, still whisper of a more robust, industrious past. Today, the economy is more varied, with a strong reliance on fishing and the burgeoning appeal of its natural beauty to artists and those seeking a quieter existence. The Albion River, a vital artery, winds its way through the heart of the community, its waters reflecting the ever-changing sky, a constant reminder of the wild, untamed spirit that defines this enduring stretch of the California coast.

About This Albion Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Albion, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.223512, -123.768625. 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 Albion and Mendocino County.

Detailed location data for Albion includes the ZIP code (95410), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Mendocino County (Ukiah), and school district assignment (Mendocino 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 Albion is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.