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 2,282. The population density is 28.7 people per km². Three Rivers is located at 36.4388°N, 118.9045°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93271.

Three Rivers rests at the southern gateway to the Sierra Nevada mountains, a place where the foothills begin their dramatic ascent into granite peaks. It lies 22.8 miles east-north-east of Visalia, CA (from Visalia, CA: bearing 71°T), and is situated 19.2 miles north-north-east of Lindsay. The Kaweah River, fed by snowmelt from higher elevations, branches into three distinct channels here, giving the settlement its name and shaping the very contours of the land. Jagged oak woodlands carpet the steep slopes, their branches often dusted with the fine ochre of pollen in spring, while the air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crisp, pine-infused coolness that promises the vastness of the wilderness beyond. The landscape itself feels ancient, carved by water and wind over millennia, with rocky outcrops and narrow canyons hinting at the powerful geological forces at play. This region’s history is intrinsically linked to the natural world it inhabits, a story of pioneers drawn by the promise of timber and later by the awe-inspiring beauty of what would become Sequoia National Park. The early economy was shaped by logging, with sawmills once humming along the riverbanks, their output helping to build communities far and wide. Today, the heart of Three Rivers beats to a different rhythm, largely sustained by the steady stream of visitors drawn to the towering sequoias and the rugged hiking trails. The local businesses, from small general stores to art galleries and rustic lodging, reflect this visitor-driven economy, fostering a unique character that blends an independent spirit with a welcoming embrace of those who come to explore the wild grandeur of the southern Sierras.

About This Three Rivers Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Three Rivers, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.438836, -118.904544. 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 Three Rivers and Tulare County.

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)). 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 Three Rivers is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.