Lower Lake California Map

About Lower Lake, California

Lower Lake is a locality in Lake County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 635. The population density is 86.6 people per km². Lower Lake is located at 38.9105°N, 122.6103°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95457.

Lower Lake rests at the southern end of a valley that breathes the dry, sun-baked scent of California's inland hills. It lies 27.5 miles north-north-east of Windsor, CA (from Windsor, CA: bearing 24°T), and is situated 3.4 miles south-south-east of Clearlake. The land here, a warm ochre in the summer months, slopes gently towards the shimmering expanse of Clear Lake, its surface often a mirror reflecting the vast, pale blue sky. Oak trees, their branches gnarled like ancient hands, dot the landscape, offering pockets of shade where the air hangs still and heavy, carrying the faint perfume of wild sage. The character of Lower Lake is one of quiet persistence, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the horizon feels both expansive and intimately known. The history of Lower Lake is etched into the very earth, a story of indigenous peoples who first found solace and sustenance along these shores, followed by settlers drawn by the promise of fertile ground and abundant water. Ranching and agriculture, particularly vineyards that climb the surrounding hillsides, have long been the economic heartbeat of Lower Lake, their rows a testament to human endeavor against the wilder landscape. Evidence of its past can be seen in the sturdy, weathered buildings that line Main Street, whispering tales of a time when the local economy was fueled by the bounty of the land. Today, the clear waters of the lake itself, a significant draw for recreation, continue to shape the spirit and livelihood of Lower Lake, offering a constant, cool counterpoint to the warmth of the sun.

About This Lower Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lower Lake, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.910455, -122.610261. 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 Lower Lake and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Lower Lake includes the ZIP code (95457), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Lake County (Lakeport), and school district assignment (Konocti Unified 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 Lower Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.