Oak Run California Map

About Oak Run, California

Oak Run is a locality in Shasta County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 596. The population density is 68.4 people per km². Oak Run is located at 40.6852°N, 122.0247°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96069.

Oak Run rests in a quiet cradle of rolling hills and mature oak woodlands, where the air carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth. It lies 20.4 miles east-north-east of Redding, CA (from Redding, CA: bearing 70°T), and is situated 18.1 miles east of Shasta Lake. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy, dappling the forest floor with shifting patterns of light and shadow, and the gentle murmur of unseen streams provides a constant, soothing soundtrack. The landscape itself feels ancient and undisturbed, a place where time seems to stretch and broaden, allowing for a slower, more deliberate pace of existence. The terrain here is a mosaic of sun-drenched clearings and cool, shaded groves, punctuated by the occasional weathered fence post or stone wall that hints at past human endeavors. The history of Oak Run is as deeply rooted as the venerable oaks that give the place its name, a story woven with threads of early settlement and a resilient connection to the land. This was a place where fortunes were sought not in gold, but in the fertile soil and the timber that provided sustenance and shelter. The local economy, though modest, still reflects this heritage, with small farms and ranches dotting the countryside, their fields yielding crops and their pastures grazing livestock. The distinctive character of Oak Run is evident in its unpretentious homes, its friendly greetings exchanged at the general store, and the quiet pride its residents take in their enduring way of life, a life lived in harmony with the enduring spirit of the surrounding natural beauty.

About This Oak Run Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Oak Run, 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 Oak Run and Shasta County.

Detailed location data for Oak Run includes the ZIP code (96069), telephone area code (530), county seat of Shasta County (Redding), and school district assignment (Oak Run 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 Oak Run is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.