Weed California Map

About Weed, California

Weed is a locality in Siskiyou County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,737. The population density is 221.6 people per km². Weed is located at 41.4226°N, 122.3861°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96094.

Weed clings to the western flanks of Mount Shasta, a colossal, snow-capped sentinel that presides over the landscape with an almost divine stillness. It lies 57.8 miles north of Redding, CA (from Redding, CA: bearing 0°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-north-west of Mount Shasta. The air here, even in the late summer sun, carries a crisp coolness, a whisper from the mountain's snowy crown. Pine forests, thick and dark, press in from all sides, their scent a constant, resinous perfume that mingles with the dry dust of the roadside. The Sacramento River, a silver thread, snakes through the valley below, a source of life for the thirsty land. The town itself, a collection of weathered buildings and wide streets, seems to breathe with the quiet resilience of a place that has weathered many seasons. The history of Weed is deeply entwined with the timber industry, a legacy that still echoes in the sturdy, wood-framed structures that line its main thoroughfare. For decades, the roar of sawmills was the town's dominant sound, a testament to the rich bounty of the surrounding forests. This industrial past has shaped the character of Weed, fostering a sense of hardworking pragmatism among its residents. Today, while logging remains a vital part of the local economy, the shadow of Mount Shasta also draws visitors, drawn by its majestic beauty and the promise of outdoor adventures. The mountain, a dormant volcano, offers a dramatic backdrop to the everyday lives in Weed, a constant reminder of the powerful natural forces that shape this corner of the world.

About This Weed Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Weed, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.42265, -122.386127. 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 Weed and Siskiyou County.

Detailed location data for Weed includes the ZIP code (96094), telephone area code (530), county seat of Siskiyou County (Yreka), and school district assignment (Siskiyou Union High 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 Weed is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.