Hat Creek California Map

About Hat Creek, California

Hat Creek is a locality in Shasta County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 57. The population density is 0.9 people per km². Hat Creek is located at 40.8304°N, 121.5136°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96040.

Hat Creek unfolds across a broad, sun-drenched expanse, where the land breathes with a dry, open grace. It lies 46.0 miles east-northeast of Shasta Lake, CA (from Shasta Lake, CA: bearing 77°T), and is situated 8.5 miles east-southeast of Burney. The landscape is a study in muted earth tones, a tapestry of sagebrush and hardy grasses that give way to scattered ponderosa pines, their needles catching the light like tiny, emerald sparks. The air, especially in the quiet hours of morning, carries a crispness that hints at the vastness of the sky above, a sky often painted with an intense, almost crystalline blue. The ground itself, a blend of volcanic ash and ancient soil, slopes gently, hinting at the geological forces that shaped this region, leading toward the meandering course of Hat Creek itself, a ribbon of life that carves its path with patient persistence. The history of Hat Creek is as deeply rooted as the juniper trees that dot its periphery, a testament to the resilience of those who have called this place home. Originally a vital corridor for indigenous peoples, the land later saw the arrival of settlers drawn by the promise of open range and the quiet solitude. The local economy, while modest, draws strength from the surrounding natural resources, with a focus on ranching and a growing appreciation for its proximity to Lassen National Forest, a sprawling expanse of wilderness that offers endless opportunities for exploration and recreation. The Wilcox Trail, though a modest path, echoes with the footsteps of generations, connecting the present to the past in this unassuming corner of California.

About This Hat Creek Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hat Creek, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.830438, -121.513592. 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 Hat Creek and Shasta County.

Detailed location data for Hat Creek includes the ZIP code (96040), telephone area code (530), county seat of Shasta County (Redding), and school district assignment (Fall River Joint 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 Hat Creek is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.