Twin Lakes California Map

About Twin Lakes, California

Twin Lakes is a locality in Lake County, California, United States. Twin Lakes is located at 38.8843°N, 122.6180°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95062.

Twin Lakes rests in a hollow of rolling, oak-studded hills, a place where the dry California air carries the scent of sun-baked earth and distant pine. It lies 25.6 miles north-north-east of Windsor, CA (from Windsor, CA: bearing 25°T), and is situated 5.1 miles south of Clearlake. The two bodies of water, their surfaces often mirroring the vast, clear sky, lend a serene, almost introspective character to the landscape, especially as the afternoon light softens, casting long shadows that stretch and deepen across the terrain. The surrounding countryside, a patchwork of wild chaparral and cultivated vineyards, hums with a quiet, persistent life, a testament to the resilience of nature in this sun-drenched corner of the state. Originally a hub for logging and later, for mining the rich veins of cinnabar, Twin Lakes retains echoes of a more rugged past, though its economy has largely shifted towards agriculture and the burgeoning wine industry. The land itself, sculpted by eons of wind and water, now yields grapes that find their way into bottles enjoyed far beyond these hills, a quiet revolution that has reshaped the local character. The rhythm of life here is measured, not by the frantic pulse of a metropolis, but by the slow, deliberate turning of the seasons and the steady work of tending the vines, a dedication evident in the neat rows that march across the slopes, a modern counterpoint to the wilder beauty of the untouched hills.

About This Twin Lakes Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Twin Lakes, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.884344, -122.61804. 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 Twin Lakes and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Twin Lakes includes the ZIP code (93517), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Lake County (Lakeport), and school district assignment (Santa Cruz City High 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 Twin Lakes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.