Mount Shasta California Map

About Mount Shasta, California

Mount Shasta is a locality in Siskiyou County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,182. The population density is 328.6 people per km². Mount Shasta is located at 41.3099°N, 122.3106°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96067.

Mount Shasta rises, a colossal sentinel of ancient rock and ice, its snow-clad summit often a hazy promise against the vast, cerulean sky. It lies 50.2 miles north of Redding, CA (from Redding, CA: bearing 5°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south-south-east of Weed. The air here, crisp and thin, carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun and the faintest whisper of distant glacial melt. Jagged peaks, cloaked in evergreen forests that descend in dense waves towards the valley floor, surround the majestic volcano, their slopes etched with the deep ravines carved by millennia of storms and snowmelt. Below, the land unfurls into rolling meadows and the shimmering surface of lakes, their waters reflecting the imposing grandeur of the mountain that presides over all. The light here, especially as the day wanes, can transform the granite faces into hues of rose and molten gold, an ephemeral spectacle that paints the sky with breathtaking artistry. The history of Mount Shasta is deeply intertwined with the indigenous peoples who revered its spiritual significance for countless generations, their presence a quiet echo in the rustling leaves and the murmur of the streams. Later, the arrival of settlers, drawn by the promise of gold and fertile land, etched new narratives onto the landscape, their dreams and struggles now part of the mountain’s enduring story. The local economy, once fueled by logging and mining, has diversified, with tourism now playing a significant role, drawing pilgrims, hikers, and those seeking the mountain’s unique energy. Small businesses, their storefronts often painted in cheerful hues, line the main streets, offering everything from artisanal crafts to hearty meals, their rhythms dictated by the seasons and the ebb and flow of visitors. The very air seems to hum with a subtle, almost mystical vibration, a testament to the powerful natural forces and the rich cultural currents that converge at the base of this extraordinary peak.

About This Mount Shasta Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Shasta, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.309875, -122.310567. 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 Mount Shasta and Siskiyou County.

Detailed location data for Mount Shasta includes the ZIP code (96067), telephone area code (530), county seat of Siskiyou County (Yreka), and school district assignment (Mount Shasta 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 Mount Shasta is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.