Myers Flat California Map

About Myers Flat, California

Myers Flat is a locality in Humboldt County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 69. The population density is 168.9 people per km². Myers Flat is located at 40.2663°N, 123.8703°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95554.

Myers Flat rests in a verdant embrace where the South Fork Eel River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, has long shaped the land. It lies 40.1 miles south-south-east of Eureka, CA (from Eureka, CA: bearing 157°T), and is situated 3.3 miles north-west of Miranda. The air here carries the damp, earthy perfume of redwood and fern, a constant reminder of the colossal trees that have long dominated the landscape. Rolling hills, cloaked in evergreen, rise steeply on either side of the valley floor, their slopes often veiled in a soft, persistent mist that lends a dreamlike quality to the afternoons. The river itself, a vital artery, meanders with a quiet, persistent murmur, its banks lined with smooth, grey stones and the occasional weathered snag. Even the sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy, seems to fall in hushed shafts, illuminating patches of moss and the intricate patterns of fallen leaves. The history of Myers Flat is inextricably bound to the giants of the forest. For generations, the logging industry was the lifeblood of this place, with sawmills and the rhythmic clang of axes echoing through the valley. Though the scale of operations has shifted, the spirit of that industrious past lingers, a subtle undercurrent in the local economy. The river, too, has played its part, not just as a natural boundary but as a conduit for transport and a source of sustenance. Today, while the echoes of the logging camps have faded, a quiet resilience defines Myers Flat. Visitors often remark on the unhurried pace of life, the genuine warmth of the residents, and the profound sense of peace that settles as dusk paints the western sky in hues of lavender and rose.

About This Myers Flat Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Myers Flat, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.266252, -123.870315. 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 Myers Flat and Humboldt County.

Detailed location data for Myers Flat includes the ZIP code (95553), telephone area code (530), county seat of Humboldt County (Eureka), and school district assignment (Southern Humboldt Joint 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 Myers Flat is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.