Whiskeytown California Map

About Whiskeytown, California

Whiskeytown is a locality in Shasta County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Whiskeytown is located at 40.6388°N, 122.5597°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96095.

Whiskeytown rests in the embrace of Shasta County, a landscape defined by the rugged grace of the Sierra Nevada foothills. It lies 9.5 miles west-north-west of Redding, CA (from Redding, CA: bearing 292°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west-south-west of Summit City. Here, the air carries the scent of pine and sun-baked earth, a fragrance that deepens as the sun dips low, painting the sky in hues of amber and rose. The terrain itself is a study in contrasts: steep, forested slopes give way to the shimmering expanse of the lake, its waters a deep, inviting blue that belies the sometimes-turbulent forces that shaped it. Coves and inlets punctuate the shoreline, offering quiet retreats where the only sounds are the gentle lapping of waves and the rustle of leaves overhead. The character of Whiskeytown is one of quiet resilience, a place where the wildness of nature is both respected and enjoyed, a constant, beautiful hum beneath the surface of everyday life. The history of Whiskeytown is intrinsically tied to the allure of gold, a glittering dream that drew prospectors to its rugged canyons in the mid-19th century. Though the feverish rush eventually subsided, the spirit of enterprise remained, evolving with the construction of the Whiskeytown Dam and the creation of the reservoir that now defines its heart. This ambitious project, completed in the 1960s, transformed the valley, creating a recreational haven that draws visitors from far and wide. The local economy, once driven by the earth's hidden treasures, now thrives on the steady flow of tourism, with businesses catering to hikers, boaters, and those seeking solace in the natural beauty. The legacy of those early days, however, is not entirely buried; remnants of old mining camps can still be discovered by the persistent explorer, silent testaments to the ambition and hope that once echoed through these hills.

About This Whiskeytown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Whiskeytown, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.63876, -122.559737. 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 Whiskeytown and Shasta County.

Detailed location data for Whiskeytown includes the ZIP code (96033), telephone area code (530), county seat of Shasta County (Redding), and school district assignment. 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 Whiskeytown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.