Edgewood California Map

About Edgewood, California

Edgewood is a locality in Siskiyou County, California, United States. The population density is 6.8 people per km². Edgewood is located at 41.4582°N, 122.4317°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96094.

Edgewood lies at the foot of considerable slopes, where the land begins its ascent towards the higher reaches of Siskiyou County. It lies 60.3 miles north of Redding, CA (from Redding, CA: bearing 358°T), and is situated 6.0 miles south-west of Lake Shastina. Here, the terrain is a study in contrasts: broad, sun-drenched meadows give way to dense stands of Douglas fir and ponderosa pine, their evergreen needles catching the light in a thousand tiny glints. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the clean, sharp scent of pine resin and damp earth, a fragrance that seems to cling to the very fabric of the landscape. Distant ridges, softened by the haze of midday, form a constant, silent backdrop, their rugged outlines a testament to the ancient geological forces that shaped this region. A particular quality of the light here, especially as dusk approaches, seems to imbue the rolling hills with a soft, golden hue, lending a quiet majesty to the scene. The history of Edgewood is deeply intertwined with the land's potential for agriculture and timber. For generations, the fertile soil of the valleys has supported ranches and farms, the quiet hum of tractors a familiar sound on summer afternoons. The economy, while modest, is anchored in these enduring pursuits, with logging also playing a significant role, its presence felt in the careful management of the surrounding forests. This is a place where time seems to move with a different cadence, where the changing seasons dictate the rhythm of life more than the ticking of a clock. The distinctive character of Edgewood is one of quiet resilience, a community that draws strength and identity from its deep roots in the Siskiyou landscape.

About This Edgewood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Edgewood, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Edgewood and Siskiyou County.

Detailed location data for Edgewood includes the ZIP code (96094), telephone area code (530), county seat of Siskiyou County (Yreka), and school district assignment (Siskiyou 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 Edgewood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.