Cohasset California Map

About Cohasset, California

Cohasset is a locality in Butte County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 573. The population density is 7.2 people per km². Cohasset is located at 39.9254°N, 121.7311°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95973.

Cohasset lies cradled in a gentle embrace of rolling hills, where the sun, when it deigns to emerge from behind the persistent coastal fog, spills a honeyed light across the land. It lies 14.7 miles north-north-east of Chico, CA (from Chico, CA: bearing 22°T), and is situated 4.3 miles north-west of Forest Ranch. The air, thick with the scent of damp earth and distant pine, carries a hushed stillness, broken only by the rustle of leaves or the occasional cry of a hawk circling high above. Here, the landscape is a study in muted greens and browns, a tapestry of chaparral and scattered oak groves that climb the inclines, their branches gnarled and weathered like ancient sentinels. The terrain itself feels ancient, a slow, patient unfolding of earth that has witnessed seasons turn for millennia, imbuing the very ground with a profound sense of quiet endurance. The history of Cohasset is as deeply rooted as the oaks that dot its hillsides, a legacy tied to the hardy souls who first sought sustenance from this land. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil, established a way of life that, while modernizing, retains a connection to its agricultural past. The local economy, once primarily agrarian, now finds a more diversified footing, with small businesses and a growing appreciation for the region's natural beauty drawing visitors and new residents alike. There is a quiet pride in Cohasset, a sense that time moves at its own deliberate pace, allowing for the savouring of simple moments – the warmth of the sun on a cool morning, the deep indigo of the sky at dusk, the shared glance of recognition between those who call this place home.

About This Cohasset Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cohasset, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.925438, -121.73109. 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 Cohasset and Butte County.

Detailed location data for Cohasset includes the ZIP code (95973), telephone area code (530), county seat of Butte County (Oroville), and school district assignment (Chico 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 Cohasset is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.