Redcrest California Map

About Redcrest, California

Redcrest is a locality in Humboldt County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 12. The population density is 9.7 people per km². Redcrest is located at 40.4004°N, 123.9500°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95569.

Redcrest lies where the emerald embrace of redwood giants begins to loosen its grip, yielding to the rolling foothills that eventually kiss the Pacific's edge. It lies 29.9 miles south-south-east of Eureka, CA (from Eureka, CA: bearing 158°T), and is situated 1.3 miles south-south-west of Holmes. Here, the air carries a perpetual dampness, a cool breath exhaled by the ancient trees, and the pervasive scent of pine needles and damp earth. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy in fractured beams, painting shifting patterns on the moss-laden bark and the fern-choked undergrowth, creating a world of perpetual, verdant twilight. The landscape is a symphony of textures: the rough, furrowed skin of the redwoods, the yielding sponginess of the forest floor, and the occasional glint of water in hidden creeks that meander through the terrain, their murmur a constant, quiet song. The history of Redcrest is deeply entwined with the timber industry that shaped this part of Humboldt County, a legacy evident in the weathered structures that still dot the landscape and the enduring respect for the towering trees. For generations, logging and its associated trades provided the lifeblood for Redcrest, drawing families who learned to live in harmony with the immense natural wealth surrounding them. While the intensity of that era has softened, the spirit of resourcefulness and a deep connection to the land persist. Today, Redcrest maintains a character that is both resilient and gentle, a place where the quiet hum of everyday life is punctuated by the distant calls of birds and the rustle of leaves, a continuous conversation between human endeavor and the enduring majesty of the ancient forest.

About This Redcrest Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Redcrest, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.400417, -123.950042. 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 Redcrest and Humboldt County.

Detailed location data for Redcrest includes the ZIP code (95569), telephone area code (530), county seat of Humboldt County (Eureka), and school district assignment (Fortuna Union High 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 Redcrest is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.