Rio Dell California Map
Rio Dell, Sonoma County
Rio Dell, California — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Rio Dell, Sonoma County.
Interactive Map of Rio Dell, California
| City | Rio Dell |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Sonoma |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 38.499079 |
| Longitude | -122.907217 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Rio Dell, California
Rio Dell is a locality in Sonoma County, California, United States. Rio Dell is located at 38.4991°N, 122.9072°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95540.0.
Rio Dell rests in a gentle embrace of rolling hills, a landscape etched by the Eel River’s persistent, silvery path. It lies 5.9 miles south-west of Windsor, CA (from Windsor, CA: bearing 236°T), and is situated 8.0 miles south-south-west of Healdsburg. The air here carries a damp, earthy scent, a constant reminder of the verdant forests that press in from all sides, their deep greens softening in the coastal fog that often drifts in from the west. Sunlight, when it breaks through, casts a warm, diffused glow on the modest homes and businesses, illuminating the quiet diligence of a place that feels both grounded and open to the vastness of the surrounding wildness. The very texture of the land, a rich loam, seems to absorb the sounds of passing cars and distant birdsong, creating a palpable sense of peaceful seclusion. The history of Rio Dell is inextricably linked to the rich timber resources that once defined its identity, a legacy still visible in the sturdy, functional architecture of many of its buildings. For generations, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the logging industry, a hardy enterprise that shaped the character of its people and the development of its economy. While the giant redwoods no longer fall in the same numbers, the spirit of that era persists, a quiet resilience woven into the fabric of the community. Today, agriculture and a more diversified local economy sustain Rio Dell, with vineyards climbing the nearby slopes and small businesses catering to the needs of residents, each contributing to the unique, unhurried cadence of daily life in this corner of Sonoma County.
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About This Rio Dell Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Rio Dell, 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 Rio Dell and Sonoma County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Rio Dell is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Rio Dell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
