Gerber California Map

About Gerber, California

Gerber is a locality in Tehama County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 885. The population density is 388.9 people per km². Gerber is located at 40.0563°N, 122.1503°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96035.

Gerber rests in a broad, fertile valley where the Sacramento River flows, a ribbon of life through the tawny landscape. It lies 28.1 miles north-west of Chico, CA (from Chico, CA: bearing 324°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south-south-east of Red Bluff. The air here, especially as the sun begins its descent, carries a faint, earthy sweetness, the scent of sun-baked soil and the distant murmur of irrigation. Rolling hills, cloaked in the muted greens of dry grasses and the darker hues of scattered oaks, form a gentle backdrop, their contours softened by the hazy light. The land itself seems to breathe a quiet resilience, a testament to the enduring power of water and sun in this corner of Tehama County. The history of Gerber is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the Sacramento Valley. This land, once home to indigenous peoples, was shaped by the vision of settlers who recognized its potential for cultivation, particularly for crops like tomatoes and walnuts that thrive in the region’s climate. The local economy still echoes this heritage, with farms and processing plants forming the backbone of Gerber's livelihood, their operations humming with a steady, purposeful energy. The community, though small, possesses a distinct character, forged by generations who have worked this soil, their lives a continuous dialogue with the seasons and the rhythm of the harvest.

About This Gerber Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gerber, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.056268, -122.150269. 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 Gerber and Tehama County.

Detailed location data for Gerber includes the ZIP code (96035), telephone area code (530), county seat of Tehama County (Red Bluff), and school district assignment (Gerber Union 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 Gerber is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.