Finley California Map

About Finley, California

Finley is a locality in Lake County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Finley is located at 39.0043°N, 122.8756°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95435.

Finley rests in a valley where the Russian River, a serpentine ribbon of cool water, has sculpted the landscape over millennia, its banks often fringed with willows that shimmer in the Californian sun. It lies 31.8 miles north of Windsor, CA (from Windsor, CA: bearing 354°T), and is situated 3.4 miles south-east of Lakeport. Rolling hills, cloaked in the dry gold of late summer grasses and punctuated by the darker green of oaks and pines, rise gently around the settlement, their slopes catching the afternoon light in a way that softens their ruggedness. The air here carries the faint, earthy perfume of sun-baked soil and the distant, sweet scent of grapes ripening on the vine, a subtle testament to the agricultural heart of this region. Evenings often bring a peculiar stillness, a quietude broken only by the chirping of crickets and the occasional rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth, as the sky deepens to indigo and the first stars begin to prick through the velvet darkness. The history of Finley is deeply intertwined with the fertile lands and waterways that define it, a narrative etched not in grand monuments but in the persistent rhythms of cultivation and community. For generations, vineyards have flourished here, their rows stretching across the sun-drenched slopes, providing the lifeblood for the local economy through the production of fine wines. This agricultural heritage is a palpable presence, felt in the careful tending of the land and the quiet pride of those who work it. While not a hub of bustling industry, Finley’s character is one of enduring resilience, a place where the legacy of its founding settlers, who recognized the bounty of this valley, continues to guide its present. The proximity to the Russian River also shapes life, offering a constant, cool counterpoint to the warmth of the climate, a place for quiet reflection or simple enjoyment of the natural world.

About This Finley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Finley, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.004341, -122.87555. 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 Finley and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Finley includes the ZIP code (95453), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Lake County (Lakeport), and school district assignment. 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 Finley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.