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Red Bluff California Map

Explore Red Bluff, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Red Bluff, California

How to Use This Red Bluff, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Red Bluff, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Red Bluff.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Red Bluff
State	California (CA)
County	Tehama County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	40.178489
Longitude	-122.23583
Population	14,710
Density	751.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	96080
Area Code	530
County Seat	Red Bluff
School District	Red Bluff Joint Union High School District

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About Red Bluff, California

Red Bluff is a locality in Tehama County, California, United States. It has a population of 14,710. The population density is 751.2 people per km². Red Bluff is located at 40.1785°N, 122.2358°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Red Bluff is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 96080.

Red Bluff commands a singular prominence where the northern reaches of the Central Valley transition into a landscape of expansive, golden-hued plains. It lies 18.9 miles south of Anderson, CA (from Anderson, CA: bearing 170°T), and is situated 17.6 miles north of Corning. The Sacramento River carves a deliberate path through the terrain, its waters reflecting a sky that often turns the color of bruised plums during the final moments of sunset. To the east, the jagged, distant peaks of the Cascade Range anchor the horizon, standing as silent, snow-dusted sentinels over the valley floor. Within the immediate vicinity, Samual Ayer/Dog Island Park offers a quiet sanctuary of riparian woodland that softens the edges of the urban grid. Those seeking the stillness of deeper waters might travel nine miles to the shores of Table Mountain Lake, where the air grows heavy and sweet with the scent of sun-warmed earth.

Red Bluff emerged from the necessity of river travel and the steady pulse of agricultural commerce that defined early movement through this inland corridor. The local economy remains anchored in the traditions of the soil, with vast orchards and timber interests providing the fundamental fiber of the regional industry. History here is marked by the steady labor of those who recognized the fertility of the valley and the strategic advantage of the river crossing. Modern commerce continues to respect this heritage, balancing the demands of transport and trade against the slower, deliberate cycles of seasonal harvest. The industrious spirit of Red Bluff manifests in the quiet efficiency of its warehouses and the enduring vitality of its local markets.

A distinct, rugged individualism defines the cultural character of Red Bluff, shaped by a life lived in close proximity to the unpredictable rhythms of the land. The annual Red Bluff Round-Up stands as a defining event, drawing crowds to witness a display of grit and horsemanship that feels deeply connected to the western frontier. Among the notable figures associated with the region, the author William B. Ide once held a house here that now serves as a quiet monument to the era of early pioneers. Residents often gather in the shade of the local parks, where the dry heat of the afternoon yields to a cool, refreshing breeze descending from the hills. Life in Red Bluff moves with a measured pace, favoring the authenticity of long-standing traditions over the ephemeral trends of larger metropolitan centers.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Samual Ayer/Dog Island Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 350° N
River Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 139° SE
Campfire Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 253° W
Carl Coleman Courts (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 264° W
Mendocino National Forest (National Forest) — 0.7 mi, 074° E · 929k acres
Prime Cinemas (Cinema) — 1.0 mi, 150° SE
Fountain (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 081° E
Monolith (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 081° E
Portal (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 080° E
Sacramento River/bend Area Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 3.4 mi, 022° N
Sacramento River (Wild & Scenic River) — 3.9 mi, 015° N · 8,248 acres
Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.6 mi, 126° SE · 21k acres
Gray Davis Dye Creek Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 5.5 mi, 103° E
Paynes Creek (Wild & Scenic River) — 6.0 mi, 023° NE · 2,104 acres
Jed's Overlook (Viewpoint) — 6.4 mi, 034° NE
Tehama County Museum (Museum) — 12.0 mi, 150° SE
Ishi Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 20.0 mi, 090° E · 42k acres
Lassen National Forest (National Forest) — 23.5 mi, 352° N · 1.1M acres
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 25.8 mi, 328° NW
Palo Cedro Video (Cinema) — 26.6 mi, 360° N
Nur Pon Salmon Run (Public Artwork) — 28.0 mi, 345° N
Turtle Bay Bird Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 29.3 mi, 346° N
Art Gallery (Gallery) — 29.4 mi, 346° N
Alta Schmidt House Museum (Museum) — 30.1 mi, 176° S
Shasta Lake Ranger Station (Attraction) — 36.6 mi, 352° N
Museum of Northern California Art (Museum) — 36.9 mi, 146° SE
Vertebrate Museum (Museum) — 37.2 mi, 146° SE
Janet Turner Print Museum (Museum) — 37.3 mi, 146° SE
Chico Art Center (Arts Centre) — 37.6 mi, 147° SE
Afterthought Mine (Historic Ruins) — 39.4 mi, 013° N

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