McCloud California Map

About McCloud, California

McCloud is a locality in Siskiyou County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 829. The population density is 138.8 people per km². McCloud is located at 41.2557°N, 122.1394°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96057.

McCloud rests in a verdant embrace, where the clear, cool waters of Panther Creek carve a path through the landscape, its gentle murmur a constant companion. It lies 41.5 miles north-northeast of Shasta Lake, CA (from Shasta Lake, CA: bearing 17°T), and is situated 9.6 miles east-southeast of Mount Shasta. The terrain unfurls with a subtle grandeur, transitioning from the shaded groves of Shasta National Forest to the more open stretches of Dan Stevens valley. Above, the distant, snow-dusted peaks of the Cascade Range provide a majestic backdrop, their rugged outlines softened by the atmospheric haze. Hoo Hoo Park, a local green heart, offers a respite of towering trees, their branches reaching towards a sky that often holds a luminous, Pacific-tinged light, even far inland. The air here carries the crisp scent of pine and damp earth, a refreshing counterpoint to the sun-baked dryness that can settle over the region in summer. The history of McCloud is deeply entwined with the rhythm of the timber industry, its very existence shaped by the bounty of the surrounding forests. For generations, the mills hummed with the steady work of transforming logs into lumber, a vital economic engine that defined the character of the settlement. This legacy can still be felt in the sturdy architecture and the enduring spirit of its people, who have adapted to changing times while holding onto a deep connection to the land. The nearby Lake McCloud, a tranquil expanse just a few miles distant, offers a different kind of solace, its waters reflecting the surrounding evergreen slopes. The presence of Lower Falls, a delicate cascade tumbling over rock, adds another layer of natural beauty to the area, a reminder of the constant, quiet artistry of the wilderness that envelops McCloud.

About This McCloud Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of McCloud, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.255712, -122.139449. 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 McCloud and Siskiyou County.

Detailed location data for McCloud includes the ZIP code (96057), telephone area code (530), county seat of Siskiyou County (Yreka), and school district assignment (McCloud Union 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 McCloud is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.