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| City | Helena |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Trinity |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 40.773476 |
| Longitude | -123.128365 |
| Population | 180 |
| Density | 2.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 96010, 96048 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| County Seat | Weaverville |
Helena is a locality in Trinity County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 180. The population density is 2.0 people per km². Helena is located at 40.7735°N, 123.1284°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96048.
Helena rests in a broad embrace of land, where the North Fork Trinity River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, carves its path through the terrain. It lies 40.2 miles west of Shasta Lake, CA (from Shasta Lake, CA: bearing 279°T), and is situated 10.2 miles west-northwest of Weaverville. The surrounding landscape is a study in muted greens and ochres, a gentle undulation of hills that hint at the more rugged contours of the distant Klamath Mountains, visible as a hazy blue promise on the horizon. Pear Tree Gulch, a mile to the south, offers a slight dip in the land, while the sprawling Trinity National Forest begins a scant nine miles away, its dense canopy a dark counterpoint to the sun-drenched slopes closer to Helena. McCartneys Pond, a tranquil three miles distant, reflects the vast, often impossibly blue sky, a small mirror to the expansive heavens that preside over this inland domain. The history of Helena is intertwined with the steady flow of the North Fork Trinity River, a lifeblood for the communities that have drawn sustenance from its waters. Once a vital artery for prospectors and loggers, the local economy now finds its footing in a more settled rhythm, with agriculture and small-scale enterprises forming its backbone. The Trinity, California Wild and Scenic River, directly adjacent, serves as a constant reminder of the natural heritage Helena shares, a protected waterway that echoes with the whisper of generations. While the Zig Zag Trail, nine miles away, beckons the adventurous, the daily life in Helena unfolds with a quiet dignity, a testament to a people who have learned to live in harmony with the land’s enduring character.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Helena, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.773476, -123.128365. 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 Helena and Trinity County.
Detailed location data for Helena includes the ZIP code (96010), telephone area code (530), county seat of Trinity County (Weaverville), 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 Helena is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |