Litchfield California Map

About Litchfield, California

Litchfield is a locality in Lassen County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 65. The population density is 8.5 people per km². Litchfield is located at 40.3827°N, 120.3872°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96117.

Litchfield rests in a broad valley, where the earth exhales a dry, sun-warmed scent of sagebrush and resilient grasses. It lies 66.3 miles north-north-west of Reno, NV (from Reno, NV: bearing 333°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north-east of Janesville. The surrounding landscape is a study in muted earth tones, ochre and umber, rising towards distant, rugged hills that wear the sharp edges of wind and ancient erosion. These hills, often softened by the haze of afternoon, form a backdrop of quiet permanence, their contours hinting at the geological forces that shaped this place. The sky above Litchfield is an expansive canvas, particularly in the early morning and late evening, when the light bleeds into soft lavenders and fiery oranges, casting long, wavering shadows across the open terrain. The air here carries a crispness, a clarity that speaks of altitude and distance from the clamor of larger settlements. The story of Litchfield is one of hardy ambition, born from the need to sustain life in a land that demands respect. Ranching and agriculture have long been the lifeblood of this valley, the golden fields of alfalfa and the sturdy silhouettes of cattle against the horizon testament to generations of persistent effort. This is a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, where the quiet diligence of its inhabitants is as much a part of the character of Litchfield as the vast, open skies. Though small, Litchfield possesses a distinct identity, a resilience forged in the crucible of its environment, and a deep connection to the land that has sustained it.

About This Litchfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Litchfield, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.382677, -120.387163. 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 Litchfield and Lassen County.

Detailed location data for Litchfield includes the ZIP code (96117), telephone area code (530), county seat of Lassen County (Susanville), and school district assignment (Lassen 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 Litchfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.