Dunsmuir California Map

About Dunsmuir, California

Dunsmuir is a locality in Siskiyou County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,407. The population density is 365.5 people per km². Dunsmuir is located at 41.2082°N, 122.2720°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96025.

Dunsmuir rests in a valley where the Sacramento River carves a swift, cold path, its waters tumbling over smooth stones and reflecting the deep green of the surrounding Shasta National Forest. It lies 36.8 miles north of Shasta Lake, CA (from Shasta Lake, CA: bearing 8°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-southeast of Mount Shasta. The air here carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the vast wilderness that presses in, its dense canopy broken only by the rugged shoulders of distant hills. Above, the sky often unfolds in a brilliant, clear blue, but in the mornings, a pearly mist can drift down from the higher elevations, softening the edges of the landscape and muting the sharp outlines of the granite outcroppings. This is a place defined by water and wood, by the sheer, unyielding presence of nature that shapes every vista. The history of Dunsmuir is inextricably linked to the iron horse, its very foundation laid by the ambitions of railroad barons. For decades, the rhythmic clang of hammers and the hiss of steam were the town's pulse, a bustling hub for travelers and workers alike, its economy powered by the ceaseless flow of goods and people along the tracks. While the roar of the locomotives has quieted somewhat, the echoes of that era remain, visible in the proud, slightly weathered architecture of its downtown and the enduring spirit of its residents. The town also draws visitors to the ethereal beauty of Mossbrae Falls, a cascade that seems to weep over moss-covered rocks, and the stark, majestic presence of the Cascade Range visible on the horizon, a constant, silent witness to Dunsmuir's enduring existence.

About This Dunsmuir Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dunsmuir, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.208209, -122.271953. 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 Dunsmuir and Siskiyou County.

Detailed location data for Dunsmuir includes the ZIP code (96025), telephone area code (530), county seat of Siskiyou County (Yreka), and school district assignment (Dunsmuir Elementary 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 Dunsmuir is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.