Rio Dell California Map

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.

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.

About This Rio Dell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rio Dell, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.499079, -122.907217. 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.

Detailed location data for Rio Dell includes the ZIP code (95562), telephone area code (408, 669, 530), county seat of Sonoma County (Santa Rosa), 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 Rio Dell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.