Termo California Map

About Termo, California

Termo is a locality in Lassen County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 180. The population density is 1.0 people per km². Termo is located at 40.8657°N, 120.4602°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96132.

Termo rests in a high desert basin, a broad expanse of sagebrush and juniper that stretches toward distant, rugged peaks. It lies 98.4 miles north-north-west of Reno, NV (from Reno, NV: bearing 340°T), and is situated 32.7 miles north-north-east of Susanville. The air here, especially in the early morning, possesses a crystalline clarity, sharp and clean, carrying the faint, earthy scent of sun-baked soil and wild herbs. The land is a study in muted tones – the dusty greens of resilient vegetation, the ochre of exposed earth, and the pale, almost ethereal blue of the vast sky that arches overhead, often a canvas for dramatic cloud formations. In the stillness, one can discern the subtle rustle of wind through dry grasses and the occasional sharp cry of a hawk circling high above, a solitary sentinel in this wide, open country. This corner of Lassen County, where Termo makes its quiet claim, has long been shaped by the earth's bounty and the resilience of its inhabitants. Historically, the region's economy has been tied to the land, with ranching and agriculture forming the backbone of its livelihood. The fertile pockets that appear here and there, often fed by underground springs or small, seasonal creeks, offer a surprising contrast to the surrounding arid landscape, supporting hardy crops and grazing livestock. The spirit of self-reliance and hardy practicality is a hallmark of Termo, a place where neighbors know each other and the seasons dictate the rhythm of life, a quiet testament to enduring human presence in a demanding, yet beautiful, environment.

About This Termo Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Termo, 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 Termo and Lassen County.

Detailed location data for Termo includes the ZIP code (96123), telephone area code (530), county seat of Lassen County (Susanville), and school district assignment. 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 Termo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.