Upper Lake California Map

About Upper Lake, California

Upper Lake is a locality in Lake County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,374. The population density is 271.2 people per km². Upper Lake is located at 39.1646°N, 122.9106°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95485.

Upper Lake lies at the northern reach of its namesake, a placid expanse of water that mirrors the vast, often impossibly blue sky. It lies 43.0 miles north of Windsor, CA (from Windsor, CA: bearing 353°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north of Lakeport. The land here unfolds in a gentle undulation, rolling hills cloaked in the muted greens and ochres of California's interior valleys, punctuated by the darker, more resilient hues of oak and chaparral. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent haze, possesses a buttery quality, softening the sharp edges of the landscape and imbuing the air with a stillness that feels both ancient and profoundly present. The character of Upper Lake is one of quiet persistence, a place where the wildness of the surrounding terrain still presses close, a constant, murmuring reminder of the earth's enduring power. The history of Upper Lake is intrinsically tied to the rich soil and the generous waters that define it. Once a territory shaped by indigenous peoples, its more recent past is a narrative of agrarian aspiration and resourcefulness. The local economy, still largely rooted in agriculture, thrives on the bounty of orchards and vineyards that stretch across the fertile plains, their produce finding its way to wider markets. The lake itself, a vital artery, offers not just sustenance but also a place of quiet recreation, its shores dotted with modest dwellings and boat launches. There's a palpable sense of community here, a shared understanding born from the rhythms of the seasons and a collective stewardship of the land that feels both a legacy and a promise for the future of Upper Lake.

About This Upper Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Upper Lake, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.164613, -122.910552. 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 Upper Lake and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Upper Lake includes the ZIP code (95485), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Lake County (Lakeport), and school district assignment (Upper Lake Unified School District). 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 Upper Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.