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Rio Dell California Map

Explore Rio Dell, 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 Rio Dell, California

How to Use This Rio Dell, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Rio Dell, 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 Rio Dell.

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	Rio Dell
State	California (CA)
County	Humboldt County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	40.495591
Longitude	-124.11493
Population	3,379
Density	572.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	95562, 95436, 95540
Area Code	408, 669, 530
County Seat	Eureka
School District	Fortuna Union High School District

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About Rio Dell, California

Rio Dell is a locality in Humboldt County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,379. The population density is 572.0 people per km². Rio Dell is located at 40.4956°N, 124.1149°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Rio Dell is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 95562, 95436, 95540.

Rio Dell occupies a quiet, sturdy stretch of land defined by the deliberate, winding path of Dean Creek as it carves through the local terrain. It lies 7.3 miles south-southeast of Fortuna, CA (from Fortuna, CA: bearing 159°T), and is situated 4.9 miles south-southeast of Rohnerville. Beyond the immediate reach of the creek, the landscape rises into slopes that feel the weight of the seasons, shifting from lush, damp greens to the brittle, golden hues of a tinder-dry summer. The horizon is framed by the distant, hazy silhouette of the Klamath Mountains, while the nearby presence of Tank Gulch adds a rugged texture to the topography, grounding Rio Dell in a basin that feels both sheltered and exposed to the elements. During the long, lingering evenings, the light catches the dust motes in the air, casting a warm, amber glow over the landscape that makes the passing of the day feel slow and intentional.

Rio Dell grew from the necessity of the timber trade, a legacy still etched into the character of the streets and the rhythm of the local economy. The influence of the massive, ancient stands of timber—best represented by the distant Rockefeller Redwood Forest—shaped the early aspirations of those who settled here, creating a foundation built on labor and the extraction of resources. Today, the pace of life remains steady, centered around the modest amenities of Memorial Park, which serves as a communal anchor for residents. While the bustle of larger hubs stays far removed, the local identity is firmly tied to this specific patch of earth, where the history of the mills and the quiet endurance of the people provide a sense of continuity that persists despite the shifting demands of the modern world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Firemans Park and Picnic Area (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 053° NE
Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 069° E
Scotia Fireman's Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 165° S
Humboldt Redwoods State Park (State Park) — 4.6 mi, 129° SE
Sam Helwer (Viewpoint) — 5.2 mi, 130° SE
Giant Wooden Cross (Public Artwork) — 7.4 mi, 347° N
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park (State Park) — 7.7 mi, 098° E
Headwaters Forest Reserve (National Conservation Area) — 8.0 mi, 018° N · 15k acres
Salmon Creek (Wild & Scenic River) — 8.9 mi, 014° N · 2,743 acres
Little South Fork Elk Creek (Wild & Scenic River) — 9.4 mi, 014° N · 1,746 acres
The Immortal Tree (Attraction) — 9.5 mi, 125° SE
Veteran memorial hall (Monument) — 9.7 mi, 309° NW
Eternal tree house (Monument) — 10.8 mi, 127° SE
Flat Iron Tree (Attraction) — 12.0 mi, 147° SE
Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.9 mi, 339° N · 11k acres
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 13.0 mi, 289° W · 8,946 acres
Wreck of Northerner Historical Mark (Monument) — 13.5 mi, 293° NW
Dyerville Giant (Attraction) — 14.1 mi, 135° SE
Founders Tree (Attraction) — 14.1 mi, 135° SE
King Range Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 16.4 mi, 212° SW · 43k acres
Discovery Museum (Museum) — 21.3 mi, 353° N
North Coast Repertory Theater (Theatre) — 21.3 mi, 353° N
The Studio of Dance Arts (Arts Centre) — 21.3 mi, 352° N
North Coast Dance (Arts Centre) — 21.3 mi, 353° N
Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum (Museum) — 21.6 mi, 354° N
Six Rivers National Forest (National Forest) — 21.7 mi, 055° NE · 978k acres
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center (Museum) — 25.1 mi, 354° N
Arcata Playhouse (Theatre) — 25.9 mi, 003° N
Ironsides Museum (Museum) — 40.4 mi, 050° NE
Eagle Rock Lookout (Historic Ruins) — 45.0 mi, 067° NE

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