Ravendale California Map

About Ravendale, California

Ravendale is a locality in Lassen County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 180. The population density is 1.0 people per km². Ravendale is located at 40.7985°N, 120.3652°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96123.

Ravendale lies in a broad, sun-drenched valley, a place where the sky feels immense and the wind, a constant companion, whispers through the dry grasses. It lies 92.4 miles north-north-west of Reno, NV (from Reno, NV: bearing 342°T), and is situated 30.4 miles north-north-east of Susanville. The land itself is a study in subtle shifts, a gentle incline from the distant, rugged peaks that fringe the horizon, down to the flatter, more open country where the ranches have taken root. Patches of sturdy sagebrush cling to the earth, their silvery-green leaves shimmering in the afternoon light, interspersed with hardy grasses that turn a pale gold as summer progresses. The air here carries a clean, dry scent, tinged with the faint, sweet perfume of wild herbs and the mineral tang of the soil. Evenings bring a remarkable clarity, the stars emerging with a sharp brilliance against a deepening indigo canvas, and the silence, when it descends, is profound, broken only by the distant lowing of cattle or the rustle of unseen creatures in the twilight. The history of Ravendale is etched into the very landscape, a testament to the hardy souls who first sought to tame this wild expanse. Ranching has long been the lifeblood of Ravendale, the legacy of cattle drives and open-range days still palpable in the enduring spirit of its people. The local economy remains tied to the land, with livestock and agricultural pursuits forming the backbone of its livelihood. While Ravendale is not a place of bustling industry, its quiet persistence speaks of resilience, a community that has learned to thrive in concert with the natural world. The distinctive character of Ravendale is one of understated endurance, a place where the vastness of the surrounding country shapes the lives and perspectives of those who call it home, fostering a deep connection to the rhythms of the seasons and the enduring strength of the earth.

About This Ravendale Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Ravendale, 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 Ravendale and Lassen County.

Detailed location data for Ravendale includes the ZIP code (96123), telephone area code (530), county seat of Lassen County (Susanville), and school district assignment. 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 Ravendale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.