Redway California Map

About Redway, California

Redway is a locality in Humboldt County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,145. The population density is 393.9 people per km². Redway is located at 40.1201°N, 123.8234°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95560.

Redway rests in a verdant hollow where the South Fork Eel River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, has patiently sculpted the landscape over millennia. It lies 50.4 miles south-south-east of Eureka, CA (from Eureka, CA: bearing 159°T), and is situated 2.0 miles north-west of Garberville. The surrounding hills, cloaked in a dense tapestry of redwood and Douglas fir, rise steeply, their ancient trees reaching towards a sky that often wears a soft, diffused light, especially in the late afternoons when the sun, if it breaks through, casts long, ethereal shafts through the canopy. The air itself carries a distinct coolness, a damp exhalation from the forest floor, mingling with the fainter, sweeter scent of sun-warmed needles. A quiet hum of life emanates from the homes and businesses strung along the main thoroughfare, a gentle pulse against the grander, slower rhythm of the natural world that presses in from all sides. The history of Redway is deeply entwined with the very trees that define its skyline, having been a significant hub for logging and lumber production for generations. This economic bedrock, though less dominant now, has left its mark on the character of the place, fostering a spirit of hard work and resilience. Today, while still a gateway to the towering giants of the Avenue of the Giants and an access point to the rugged beauty of the nearby parks, Redway also cultivates a growing reputation for its artisanal crafts and a burgeoning agricultural scene, with small farms dotting the fertile river flats, producing everything from organic produce to specialty herbs. The river itself remains a vital artery, not just for its scenic appeal, but as a source of recreation and a reminder of the powerful forces that shaped this secluded corner of the world.

About This Redway Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Redway, 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 Redway and Humboldt County.

Detailed location data for Redway includes the ZIP code (95560), telephone area code (530), county seat of Humboldt County (Eureka), and school district assignment (Southern Humboldt Joint Unified 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 Redway is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.