Three Rivers California Map

About Three Rivers, California

Three Rivers is a locality in Tulare County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,053. The population density is 25.6 people per km². Three Rivers is located at 36.4400°N, 118.8803°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93271.

Three Rivers occupies a rugged corridor where the Kaweah River carves its energetic path through the foothills. It lies 16.5 miles northeast of Exeter, CA (from Exeter, CA: bearing 53°T), and is situated 19.2 miles north-northeast of Lindsay. The landscape rises in dramatic tiers, transitioning from dry, golden-hued oak savanna into the dense, ancient timber of the Giant Forest just a dozen miles away. To the east, the distant silhouette of the Sierra Nevada commands the horizon, casting long, sharp shadows over the terrain as the afternoon light shifts to a deep, burnished amber. Travelers passing through Washburn Cove or looking out toward the expanse of Lake Kaweah encounter a stillness in the air, a sense of geological patience etched into the fractured, sun-baked slopes that define the immediate geography.

Three Rivers maintains a distinct character shaped by its proximity to the Kaweah Area of Critical Environmental Concern, a designation that underscores the local commitment to preserving the wild character of these interior lands. The economy balances the quiet needs of a close-knit residency with the seasonal flow of visitors drawn to the natural grandeur that characterizes this inland elevation. Local life moves in harmony with the seasonal rise and fall of the river, a rhythm marked by the cooling influence of the water against the heat of the summer months. Here, the history of the region remains visible in the quiet persistence of the landscape, where the rugged topography dictates the pace of progress and ensures that the wilder, uncultivated spirit of the environment remains the primary influence on the daily experience.

About This Three Rivers Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Three Rivers, California. Coordinates: 36.440041, -118.88028. 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 Three Rivers includes the ZIP code (93271), telephone area code (661), county seat of Tulare County (Visalia), and school district assignment (Woodlake Unified School District (9-12)).

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.