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Willows California Map

Explore Willows, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Willows, California

How to Use This Willows, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Willows, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Willows.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Willows
State	California (CA)
County	Glenn County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	39.514752
Longitude	-122.199178
Population	6,293
Density	856.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	95988
Area Code	530
County Seat	Willows
School District	Willows Unified School District

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About Willows, California

Willows is a locality in Glenn County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,293. The population density is 856.7 people per km². Willows is located at 39.5148°N, 122.1992°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Willows is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 95988.

Willows occupies a wide, flat expanse of the agricultural plain where the quality of light at dusk turns the dusty horizon into a bruised violet. It lies 23.6 miles southwest of Chico, CA (from Chico, CA: bearing 233°T), and is situated 15.4 miles south of Orland. The landscape surrounding Willows remains defined by its deep inland position, far removed from the cooling influence of the distant Coast Ranges. To the east, the flat fields stretch toward the horizon, while the Glenn-Colusa Canal provides a steady, artificial pulse of water to the thirsty soil. Those seeking the stillness of deeper waters might venture nine miles to find the Rasnor Lakes, which mirror the expansive, cloud-streaked sky. Within the center of the grid, Memorial Park offers a quiet canopy of shade that breaks the intensity of the long summer sun. Seven miles away, the subtle depression of Stone Valley marks a shift in the otherwise level topography of the region.

Willows emerged from the necessity of the rail line, growing as a center for the surrounding harvest that defines the local rhythm. The economy remains tethered to the cycles of the earth, with vast tracts of land dedicated to rice and almond production that shift in color from vibrant spring green to a muted, harvested gold. Grain elevators rise above the streets like sentinels, preserving the industry that has sustained Willows through decades of changing markets. Laborers and landowners alike move through the day with a focused, quiet persistence, acknowledging the heavy heat that settles over the fields by midday. This agricultural heritage dictates the pace of life, ensuring that the town remains a functional, working landscape rather than a place of mere leisure. The infrastructure of the irrigation systems ensures that every acre contributes to the steady output of the region’s bounty.

Willows maintains a character defined by its pragmatic roots and the straightforward nature of its inhabitants. Local gatherings often center around the high school sports fields or the quiet greenery of Memorial Park, where the community gathers to escape the shimmering heat rising from the pavement. While the town remains modest in its offerings, it possesses a distinct, unpretentious atmosphere that rewards the patient observer. Famous individuals such as the legendary aviator Pancho Barnes once found the open skies of this region suitable for their pursuits, reflecting the expansive freedom found in the flatlands. The architecture reflects a functional aesthetic, where sturdy structures stand against the dry wind and the relentless summer glare. Life here flows with the predictability of the seasons, grounded in the fertile reality of the earth and the wide, unobstructed heavens above.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Jensen Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 180° S
Sycamore Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 327° NW
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.4 mi, 175° S · 22k acres
Sacramento River Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.0 mi, 103° E
Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.4 mi, 105° E · 21k acres
Upper Butte Basin Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 13.1 mi, 084° E
Steve Thompson North Central Valley Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 13.6 mi, 072° E · 2,771 acres
North Central Valley Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 13.6 mi, 072° E · 2,771 acres
Alta Schmidt House Museum (Museum) — 15.8 mi, 001° N
Irving Finch River Access (Viewpoint) — 19.5 mi, 033° NE
Green Army Man (Public Artwork) — 20.8 mi, 242° SW
Veterans Memorial Wall (Monument) — 22.9 mi, 154° SE
Mendocino National Forest (National Forest) — 23.1 mi, 000° N · 929k acres
Chico Art Center (Arts Centre) — 23.7 mi, 052° NE
Vertebrate Museum (Museum) — 24.0 mi, 051° NE
Janet Turner Print Museum (Museum) — 24.0 mi, 052° NE
National Yo-Yo Museum (Museum) — 24.1 mi, 052° NE
Chico Community Labyrinth (Monument) — 24.2 mi, 052° NE
Phagna Norapamok Memorial (Monument) — 24.2 mi, 052° NE
Museum of Northern California Art (Museum) — 24.3 mi, 051° NE
Snow Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 25.8 mi, 255° W · 60k acres
Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument (National Monument) — 27.1 mi, 219° SW · 598k acres
Black Box Theatre (Theatre) — 30.8 mi, 072° E
Beatson Falls (Attraction) — 33.4 mi, 081° E
Beatson Corral (Historic Ruins) — 33.8 mi, 081° E
Phantom Falls (Attraction) — 34.6 mi, 079° E
Lassen National Forest (National Forest) — 38.9 mi, 058° NE · 1.1M acres
Cotton Rosser Arena Pavilion (Theatre) — 41.3 mi, 129° SE
Lopes Cabin (Attraction) — 41.5 mi, 266° W
Prather Mill Logging Camp (Historic Ruins) — 41.5 mi, 250° W

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