Explore Red Bluff, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| 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 |
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.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Red Bluff, California. Coordinates: 40.178489, -122.23583. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Red Bluff includes the ZIP code (96080), telephone area code (530), county seat of Tehama County (Red Bluff), and school district assignment (Red Bluff Joint Union High School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |