Susanville California Map

About Susanville, California

Susanville is a locality in Lassen County, California, United States. It has a population of 14,177. The population density is 731.0 people per km². Susanville is located at 40.4163°N, 120.6530°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96130.

Susanville rests in a wide valley, a broad basin cradled by the undulating shoulders of Lassen County’s mountains. It lies 75.7 miles north-west of Reno, NV (from Reno, NV: bearing 324°T), and is situated 4.1 miles west-north-west of Johnstonville. The land here is a study in muted greens and ochres, a dry, sun-baked palette that softens under the vast, often impossibly blue sky. Pine and fir trees, resilient and stoic, climb the lower slopes, their dark spires a stark contrast to the pale, dusty earth that stretches towards the town. The Susan River, a ribbon of silver that can swell with winter rains or dwindle to a murmur in summer's embrace, meanders through the valley floor, its presence a subtle but constant hum in the otherwise quiet air. The light in Susanville possesses a peculiar clarity, particularly in the late afternoon, when the sun casts long, stretching shadows that emphasize the gentle contours of the landscape, giving the hills a sense of monumental, yet approachable, presence. The character of Susanville is deeply entwined with its history as a hub for timber and agriculture, industries that have shaped its identity and its economy for generations. The scent of pine, a clean, resinous perfume, still lingers, a ghost of the logging operations that once dominated the region. Today, while the timber industry remains, a more diversified economy is taking root, with a growing emphasis on services and a burgeoning awareness of the natural beauty that surrounds the town. The nearby Lassen Volcanic National Park draws visitors eager to explore its geothermal wonders and rugged terrain, bringing a steady stream of curious travelers who add a transient vibrancy to the town's enduring, unhurried pace. Susanville, with its straightforward avenues and welcoming, if sometimes reserved, demeanor, offers a glimpse into a corner of California that has held fast to its roots, a place where the land and its history still speak with a quiet, compelling voice.

About This Susanville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Susanville, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.416284, -120.653006. 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 Susanville and Lassen County.

Detailed location data for Susanville includes the ZIP code (96130), telephone area code (530), county seat of Lassen County (Susanville), and school district assignment (Lassen 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 Susanville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.