Forest Knolls California Map

About Forest Knolls, California

Forest Knolls is a locality in Marin County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Forest Knolls is located at 37.7544°N, 122.4592°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 95959, 94131, 94933.

Forest Knolls occupies a verdant corridor of shade and sunlight where the air carries a persistent, cooling dampness drawn from the proximity of the Pacific. It lies 7.5 miles west-northwest of San Anselmo, CA (from San Anselmo, CA: bearing 292°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west-northwest of San Rafael. This landscape is defined by the steady, rhythmic passage of Lagunitas Creek, which carves a narrow path through the terrain, sustaining the towering trees that lend the place its character. Beyond the immediate canopy, the land rises toward the rugged elevations of the Coast Ranges visible on the horizon, while the terrain itself is shaped by the nearby Wildcat Canyon. Residents often find themselves passing through the quiet grounds of Forest Knolls Park, where the light filters through the branches in shifting patterns of gold and gray, marking the transition from the humid mornings to the dry, heat-heavy afternoons of the inland summer.

Forest Knolls carries a history rooted in the quiet transformation from seasonal vacation cabins to a permanent, wooded retreat for those seeking a slower pace away from the urban sprawl. The local economy remains tethered to this character, favoring small-scale endeavors and a lifestyle that prioritizes the preservation of its natural surroundings. While the Nicasio Reservoir sits only a few miles away, serving as a silent, reflective presence in the landscape, the daily life of the residents remains centered on the immediate intimacy of the woods and the nearby Ridge Trail. Farther afield, the influence of the coast is felt in the seasonal fog that rolls in toward Bolinas Lagoon, occasionally revealing the distant, jagged silhouette of Stormy Stack against the sea.

About This Forest Knolls Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Forest Knolls, California. Coordinates: 37.754444, -122.459167. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Forest Knolls includes the ZIP code (95959, 94131, 94933), telephone area code (415, 628, 510), county seat of Marin County (San Rafael), and school district assignment.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.