Buckhorn California Map

About Buckhorn, California

Buckhorn is a locality in Ventura County, California, United States. Buckhorn is located at 34.4008°N, 118.8157°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95666.

Buckhorn unfolds across a landscape where the Santa Clara River's gentle meander meets the foothills that rise, not sharply, but with a soft, persistent curve, towards the higher peaks. It lies 8.8 miles north-north-east of Moorpark, CA (from Moorpark, CA: bearing 25°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north-north-west of Simi Valley. The air here carries the scent of dry grass and the distant, almost imperceptible tang of the Pacific, a subtle reminder of its proximity, though the ocean is not a visible presence. Oak trees, their limbs gnarled and spread like ancient hands, dot the hillsides, their leaves a muted green that intensifies after a rare rain. The land itself possesses a quiet resilience, a vastness that feels both ancient and ever-present, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, softens the edges of everything, bathing the rolling terrain in a warm, honeyed glow. The history of Buckhorn is intrinsically tied to the agricultural bounty of the Santa Clara Valley, a legacy shaped by the ebb and flow of water and the tireless efforts of those who sought to cultivate this fertile ground. For generations, the economy here has been sustained by the earth's yield, with citrus groves and vineyards once defining the character of the region, their scent a sweet, pervasive perfume on the breeze. Though the agricultural footprint has shifted, the spirit of perseverance remains, a quiet strength that underpins the character of Buckhorn. The community, though small, holds a deep connection to its roots, a sense of place that is not loudly proclaimed but deeply felt in the unhurried interactions of its residents.

About This Buckhorn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Buckhorn, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.40083, -118.81565. 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 Buckhorn and Ventura County.

Detailed location data for Buckhorn includes the ZIP code (93015), telephone area code (805, 530), county seat of Ventura County (Ventura), and school district assignment (Amador County 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 Buckhorn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.