Stonyford California Map

About Stonyford, California

Stonyford is a locality in Colusa County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 111. The population density is 27.0 people per km². Stonyford is located at 39.3752°N, 122.5442°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95979.

Stonyford rests in a valley where the land begins its slow, upward climb toward the coastal ranges, its character defined by the rugged beauty of the surrounding hills. It lies 44.9 miles west-south-west of Chico, CA (from Chico, CA: bearing 237°T), and is situated 29.1 miles north of Clearlake. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, sun-baked scent, a perfume of chaparral and dust that settles over the low-slung buildings. Across the immediate landscape, the textures are rough and elemental: weathered wood of fences, the stony grit of the unpaved lanes that branch off the main road, and the hardy, scrubby vegetation that clings to the slopes, resisting the summer heat. The history of Stonyford is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its inhabitants and the land they work. Originally a stop for travelers and later a hub for logging and ranching, Stonyford’s economy still leans into these roots, with cattle grazing on the expansive ranches and timber operations humming softly in the background. The Stony Creek, a vital artery through this dry country, offers a sliver of coolness and a place for quiet contemplation, its banks often dappled with the golden light that filters through the scattered oaks. It is a place where the pace of life is dictated by the sun and the seasons, a palpable calmness that pervades the very atmosphere of Stonyford.

About This Stonyford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stonyford, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.375162, -122.544155. 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 Stonyford and Colusa County.

Detailed location data for Stonyford includes the ZIP code (95979), telephone area code (530), county seat of Colusa County (Colusa), and school district assignment (Stony Creek 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 Stonyford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.