Montgomery Creek California Map

About Montgomery Creek, California

Montgomery Creek is a locality in Shasta County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 134. The population density is 26.6 people per km². Montgomery Creek is located at 40.8415°N, 121.9236°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96065.

Montgomery Creek lies cradled by the rolling hills and dense evergreen forests of Northern California, a place where the air itself seems to carry the scent of pine needles and damp earth. It lies 30.2 miles north-east of Redding, CA (from Redding, CA: bearing 54°T), and is situated 14.0 miles west-south-west of Burney. The landscape here is a study in verdant textures, with steep slopes descending into shadowed ravines where the creek itself, a ribbon of cool, clear water, tumbles over weathered rocks. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints shifting patterns on the forest floor, illuminating patches of ferns and mosses that cling tenaciously to ancient fallen logs. The character of Montgomery Creek is one of quiet resilience, a small settlement that feels deeply connected to the wild heart of the surrounding wilderness. The history of Montgomery Creek is intertwined with the logging and mining endeavors that once defined this region, remnants of which can still be glimpsed in the scattered foundations and overgrown trails that crisscross the hills. Today, the local economy is more diffuse, with many residents finding work in nearby towns or pursuing self-sufficient livelihoods closer to the land, a continuation of a long-standing tradition of independence. The creek remains a vital artery, not just for its natural beauty but as a source of life and recreation, its banks offering a peaceful respite. There are no grand pronouncements here, only the steady pulse of a community that has learned to live in harmony with its rugged, beautiful surroundings, a quiet testament to the enduring allure of the mountain foothills.

About This Montgomery Creek Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Montgomery Creek, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Montgomery Creek and Shasta County.

Detailed location data for Montgomery Creek includes the ZIP code (96065), telephone area code (530), county seat of Shasta County (Redding), and school district assignment (Mountain 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 Montgomery Creek is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.