Dunsmuir California Map

About Dunsmuir, California

Dunsmuir is a locality in Siskiyou County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,407. The population density is 365.5 people per km². Dunsmuir is located at 41.2082°N, 122.2720°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96025.

Dunsmuir is a place where the Siskiyou Mountains rise like ancient sentinels, their forested slopes a deep, verdant green that seems to absorb the very light of day. It lies 43.4 miles north of Redding, CA (from Redding, CA: bearing 8°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-south-east of Mount Shasta. The Sacramento River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, rushes through the heart of Dunsmuir, its ceaseless murmur a constant companion to the town's quiet existence. The air here carries the crisp, clean scent of pine and damp earth, especially potent after a rain, and in the late afternoon, the sun slants through the towering firs and cedars, casting long, dancing shadows that paint the steep hillsides in shades of gold and umber. Small houses, many with porches that invite lingering, cling to the inclines, their roofs a patchwork against the dramatic backdrop of granite peaks. This land, once trod by indigenous peoples and later by intrepid railroad builders, holds a history deeply tied to the iron horse. Dunsmuir was born from the tracks, a vital stop that facilitated the passage through the formidable mountain passes, and its economy once pulsed with the steady rhythm of steam and steel. Though the roar of locomotives has softened, the spirit of that era lingers in the sturdy, brick buildings downtown and the enduring sense of community that binds its residents. The Sacramento River, a constant source of life and beauty, offers not just a visual anchor but also opportunities for recreation, a cool respite in the warmer months, reflecting the ever-changing moods of the sky above. The legacy of its railroad past is palpable, a quiet pride woven into the fabric of everyday life in Dunsmuir.

About This Dunsmuir Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dunsmuir, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.208209, -122.271953. 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 Dunsmuir and Siskiyou County.

Detailed location data for Dunsmuir includes the ZIP code (96025), telephone area code (530), county seat of Siskiyou County (Yreka), and school district assignment (Dunsmuir Elementary 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 Dunsmuir is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.