Explore Susanville, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Susanville |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Lassen County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 40.433674 |
| Longitude | -120.628306 |
| Population | 16,728 |
| Density | 815.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 96130, 96127 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| County Seat | Susanville |
| School District | Lassen Union High School District |
Susanville emerges from the high, arid landscape where the persistent waters of Piute Creek carve a path through the earth. It lies 78.6 miles northeast of Oroville, CA (from Oroville, CA: bearing 37°T), and is situated 10.7 miles northwest of Janesville. This inland expanse rests far from the damp influence of any shore, defining itself instead through the quiet clarity of mountain air and the stark beauty of golden, tinder-dry grasses. To the west, the distant peaks of the Cascade Range silhouette against the twilight, anchoring the horizon in a jagged line of stone. Travelers often find the proximity of Barry Reservoir a cooling presence, offering a reflective surface that mirrors the expansive sky. Beyond the immediate terrain, the dense timber of Lassen National Forest marks the transition into wilder, timbered country where the shadows lengthen early.
Susanville preserves a rugged legacy born from the labor of those who sought a living from the land and the timbered slopes. The local economy maintains a steady, industrious pulse, anchored by the infrastructure of regional operations and a history rooted in the hard work of forestry and trade. Hidden Valley provides a sheltered corridor for agricultural efforts, where the soil yields to the persistence of farmers who understand the cycle of the seasons. Life in Susanville moves with the deliberate rhythm of a place that values self-reliance and the quiet continuity of its own internal commerce. The surrounding geography dictates a life of preparation, where the transition from winter frost to the heat of the season defines the work of the day.
Cultural character in Susanville reflects a blend of frontier resilience and the simple pleasures of a life spent close to the elements. Memorial Park offers a central gathering space where the quiet pace of the afternoon allows for a moment of reflection under the open sky. Those who favor outdoor exploration often venture toward the Bizz Johnson Trail, which provides a corridor for movement through the rugged, unadorned landscape. The spirit of the place is marked by a deep appreciation for the solitude that comes with living so far from the chaos of the coast. While Susanville rarely seeks the attention of the wider world, it remains a place of distinct identity, shaped by the steady, unrelenting character of its residents.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Susanville, California. Coordinates: 40.433674, -120.628306. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Susanville includes the ZIP code (96130, 96127), telephone area code (530), county seat of Lassen County (Susanville), and school district assignment (Lassen Union High School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |