Cottonwood California Map

About Cottonwood, California

Cottonwood is a locality in Yolo County, California, United States. Cottonwood is located at 38.6582°N, 121.9711°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96022.

Cottonwood lies at the edge of the broad Yolo Basin, a place where the land, vast and flat, seems to hold its breath under an immense sky. It lies 10.8 miles west of Woodland, CA (from Woodland, CA: bearing 263°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north of Winters. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, sun-baked scent, a mixture of dust and the faint sweetness of distant orchards. Fields of gold and green stretch to the horizon, interrupted only by the occasional cluster of trees that give the place its name, their leaves a shimmering silver against the deep blue of the heavens. The roads that thread through this landscape are straight, unyielding lines, guiding one through a panorama of agricultural enterprise, where the cultivated earth is a testament to human endeavor. Historically, Cottonwood's identity has been intrinsically tied to the agricultural bounty of the region, a legacy that continues to shape its economy. For generations, the fertile soil has yielded crops that have sustained both local sustenance and wider markets, an unbroken chain of planting and harvest. The rhythm of the seasons dictates the tempo of life in Cottonwood, a steady beat against the backdrop of a landscape that feels both ancient and ever-renewing. While grand institutions might be absent, the quiet dignity of the land and the enduring spirit of those who work it lend a singular character to this corner of Yolo County, a place where the simple act of cultivation becomes a profound connection to the earth.

About This Cottonwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cottonwood, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.658238, -121.97108. 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 Cottonwood and Yolo County.

Detailed location data for Cottonwood includes the ZIP code (93307), telephone area code (530), county seat of Yolo County (Woodland), and school district assignment (Anderson Union High 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 Cottonwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.