Westwood California Map

About Westwood, California

Westwood is a locality in Lassen County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,063. The population density is 53.4 people per km². Westwood is located at 40.3060°N, 121.0058°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96137.

Westwood lies at the edge of an immense, rolling landscape where the earth slopes gently toward the north and west. It lies 59.4 miles north-east of Chico, CA (from Chico, CA: bearing 48°T), and is situated 8.5 miles east-north-east of Lake Almanor. The terrain is a mosaic of open meadows, punctuated by stands of pine and fir that climb the low, rounded hills. In the warmer months, the air carries the dry, sweet scent of sun-baked grasses, and the vast sky, often a brilliant, unbroken blue, seems to press down on the land. The very stillness of Westwood suggests a place that has learned to live in harmony with the enduring, quiet power of its surroundings, where the wind is often the loudest visitor. The history of Westwood is inextricably linked to the timber industry that once defined its existence. For decades, the rhythmic clang of axes and the rumble of logging trucks were the heartbeat of Westwood, a testament to the region’s abundant forests. While the great logging operations have long since receded, the legacy of that era is still visible in the sturdy, practical architecture and the enduring spirit of its residents. Today, Westwood cultivates a simpler economy, one that embraces the quietude and the natural beauty that drew its first inhabitants, fostering a sense of community that feels both resilient and deeply rooted.

About This Westwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Westwood, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.306, -121.005793. 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 Westwood and Lassen County.

Detailed location data for Westwood includes the ZIP code (90024), telephone area code (213, 323, 530), county seat of Lassen County (Susanville), and school district assignment (Westwood 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 Westwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.