Kneeland California Map

About Kneeland, California

Kneeland is a locality in Humboldt County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Kneeland is located at 40.7612°N, 123.9948°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95549.

Kneeland rests upon the verdant shoulders of Humboldt County, a place where the Pacific's influence is felt not in the salty spray of the surf, but in the persistent drift of sea fog that often cloaks the landscape. It lies 8.6 miles south-southeast of Arcata, CA (from Arcata, CA: bearing 148°T), and is situated 9.3 miles east-southeast of Eureka. The terrain here is a study in subtle transitions, from the damp, shadowed hollows where Jacoby Creek murmurs its secrets, to the sun-drenched slopes that, come summer, turn a brittle, golden hue. Oaks, their limbs gnarled like ancient storytellers, punctuate the open spaces, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper. The air itself carries a particular quality, a blend of damp earth and sun-baked grass, a scent that speaks of the proximity to both the cool embrace of the Arcata Community Forest and the more distant, rugged grandeur of the Klamath Mountains, which loom on the far horizon like the teeth of some slumbering giant. The history of Kneeland is as deeply rooted as the ancient redwoods that once dominated its surroundings, though much of that towering timber has long since given way to the needs of human endeavor. The local economy, once heavily reliant on logging, now sees a more diverse, though still modest, pulse. Agriculture still plays a role, with small farms and orchards dotting the landscape, their produce finding its way to markets in nearby Arcata Bay. The spirit of self-reliance, however, remains a palpable thread in the fabric of Kneeland, evident in the quiet hum of activity that marks its days. This is a locality where the echoes of past industries can still be heard in the rustle of leaves and the gentle flow of Jacoby Creek, a place that holds its identity with a quiet, enduring grace, far from the clamor of larger settlements, yet still connected to the broader currents of the coast.

About This Kneeland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kneeland, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.761242, -123.994778. 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 Kneeland and Humboldt County.

Detailed location data for Kneeland includes the ZIP code (95549), telephone area code (530), county seat of Humboldt County (Eureka), 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 Kneeland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.