Glenburn California Map

About Glenburn, California

Glenburn is a locality in Shasta County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Glenburn is located at 41.0613°N, 121.4903°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96038.

Glenburn unfolds as a quiet tableau where the land itself seems to breathe with a measured, patient grace. It lies 57.4 miles north-east of Redding, CA (from Redding, CA: bearing 55°T), and is situated 15.2 miles north-east of Burney. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, give way to broad, open meadows that catch the sun in a way that feels almost golden, even on a cloudy day. The air here carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a fragrance that deepens as you venture further from the few scattered homes and towards the denser woodlands that climb the gentle slopes. It is a place where the sky feels vast, a canvas for the slow drift of clouds and the sharp, bright arcs of passing hawks, and where the silence is not an emptiness but a presence, punctuated only by the rustle of leaves or the distant call of a bird. The history of Glenburn is intrinsically tied to the land's bounty and a quiet resilience. This was a region shaped by early settlers drawn to its potential for agriculture and timber, a legacy that still whispers in the occasional weathered barn and the enduring stands of mature fir. The local economy, though modest, finds its roots in the cultivation of the fertile soil and the careful management of the surrounding forests, a continuation of traditions that have sustained Glenburn for generations. While not a place of grand monuments, its distinctiveness lies in this enduring connection to the natural world, a character that is reflected in the unhurried pace of life and the deep, ingrained sense of place felt by those who call Glenburn home.

About This Glenburn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glenburn, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.061274, -121.490261. 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 Glenburn and Shasta County.

Detailed location data for Glenburn includes the ZIP code (96028), telephone area code (530), county seat of Shasta County (Redding), 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 Glenburn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.