Cedarville California Map

About Cedarville, California

Cedarville is a locality in Modoc County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 575. The population density is 50.9 people per km². Cedarville is located at 41.5291°N, 120.1733°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96104.

Cedarville rests in a wide, high valley, a broad basin cradled by the imposing, ancient forms of the Warner Mountains. It lies 132.7 miles east-north-east of Redding, CA (from Redding, CA: bearing 60°T), and is situated 19.3 miles east of Alturas. Sagebrush and hardy grasses carpet the rolling hills that gently rise towards the rugged peaks, their slopes often dusted with snow even into late spring. The air here carries a clean, sharp scent of pine and dry earth, particularly potent when the sun begins its slow descent, painting the sky in hues of lavender and apricot. The valley floor itself is a mosaic of ranches and fields, crisscrossed by irrigation ditches that reflect the immense, often startlingly blue sky. A sense of expansive quiet pervades Cedarville, a stillness that allows the whisper of the wind through the native vegetation to become a prominent voice. The history of Cedarville is deeply entwined with the vast ranching traditions that continue to define its economy. This is land worked by generations, where cattle graze on broad pastures and the rhythm of the seasons dictates the flow of life. The Modoc War, a significant chapter in regional history, cast a long shadow over these lands, and echoes of that past can still be felt in the quiet resilience of the people. Beyond ranching, the natural beauty of the surrounding country draws those seeking solace and adventure, with nearby Goose Lake offering a vast expanse of water for recreation. The distinctive red roofs of the ranch houses dotting the landscape, catching the sunlight, are a familiar and comforting sight, a testament to the enduring spirit of this high desert community.

About This Cedarville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cedarville, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.529061, -120.173278. 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 Cedarville and Modoc County.

Detailed location data for Cedarville includes the ZIP code (96104), telephone area code (530), county seat of Modoc County (Alturas), and school district assignment (Surprise Valley Joint 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 Cedarville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.