Redwood Valley California Map

About Redwood Valley, California

Redwood Valley is a locality in Mendocino County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,898. The population density is 297.7 people per km². Redwood Valley is located at 39.2654°N, 123.2044°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95470.

Redwood Valley unfolds as a broad, sun-drenched basin, where the golden grasses of the hillsides spill down to meet the serpentine curves of the Russian River. It lies 53.8 miles north-north-west of Windsor, CA (from Windsor, CA: bearing 337°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north of Ukiah. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries the dry, sweet scent of sun-baked earth and the fainter, resinous perfume of distant pine. Rolling terrain, softened by centuries of sun and wind, gives way to steeper slopes that cradle the valley’s floor, their contours a study in subtle shifts of shadow and light. The sky, often a vast, unblemished blue, seems to press down on the land, imbuing it with a sense of quiet permanence. The history of Redwood Valley is deeply entwined with the fertile land and the flowing river that sustained it. Once home to Pomo peoples, its more recent past is marked by a pioneering spirit, evident in the scattered homesteads and the enduring agricultural traditions. The local economy, while diverse, finds its roots in the cultivation of grapes for wine, a practice that has brought a new kind of vibrancy to the valley, with vineyards now tracing geometric patterns across the landscape. Beyond the vineyards, the quiet hum of small businesses supports the daily lives of its residents, fostering a sense of self-reliance and a gentle, unhurried pace that defines life in Redwood Valley.

About This Redwood Valley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Redwood Valley, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.265445, -123.20445. 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 Redwood Valley and Mendocino County.

Detailed location data for Redwood Valley includes the ZIP code (95470), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Mendocino County (Ukiah), and school district assignment (Ukiah 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 Redwood Valley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.