Oak Run California Map

About Oak Run, California

Oak Run is a locality in Shasta County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 596. The population density is 68.4 people per km². Oak Run is located at 40.6852°N, 122.0247°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96069.

Oak Run rests in a landscape sculpted by the patient hand of time, where the land rises and falls in gentle, wooded swells. It lies 18.1 miles east of Shasta Lake, CA (from Shasta Lake, CA: bearing 89°T), and is situated 18.7 miles east-northeast of Enterprise. The Tracy Creek, a ribbon of consistent flow, carves a subtle path through the terrain, its banks often fringed with the very oaks that give Oak Run its name. Beyond these immediate woodlands, the land opens to the broader, sun-drenched vistas typical of inland California, where the distant, hazy outline of the Cascade Range can sometimes be discerned on the clearest of days. The air here carries the dry, clean scent of pine needles and sun-baked earth, a testament to the region's distinct climate, a world away from any coastal influence. The Latour Demonstration State Forest provides a verdant backdrop to the west, offering a deeper, more shadowed counterpoint to the open fields and meadows that pepper the surroundings. The history of Oak Run is intrinsically tied to the resourcefulness of its inhabitants and the land's bounty. For generations, the local economy has drawn sustenance from the surrounding forests and fertile ground, with timber and agriculture forming the backbone of its livelihood. This connection to the earth is palpable, from the quiet hum of logging trucks to the weathered barns that dot the landscape. The nearby Oak Flat valley hints at a long-standing human presence, a place where generations have found their footing and built their lives. The establishment of Shasta National Forest as a protective neighbor has ensured that the wild beauty of the area remains a cherished aspect of life in Oak Run, a constant reminder of the enduring power of nature.

About This Oak Run Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oak Run, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.685154, -122.02472. 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 Oak Run and Shasta County.

Detailed location data for Oak Run includes the ZIP code (96069), telephone area code (530), county seat of Shasta County (Redding), and school district assignment (Oak Run 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 Oak Run is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.