Red Bluff California Map

About Red Bluff, California

Red Bluff is a locality in Tehama County, California, United States. It has a population of 14,549. The population density is 745.2 people per km². Red Bluff is located at 40.1785°N, 122.2358°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96080.

Red Bluff anchors itself firmly upon the northern reaches of the Central Valley, where the land stretches out in wide, sun-drenched expanses. It lies 18.9 miles south of Anderson, CA (from Anderson, CA: bearing 170°T), and is situated 17.6 miles north of Corning. The Sacramento River carves a deliberate path directly through the landscape, its steady current providing a constant, cooling presence against the summer heat. To the east, the distant, jagged silhouette of the Cascade Range looms against the sky, defining the horizon with an imposing, immovable grace. Nearer at hand, the verdant stillness of Samual Ayer/Dog Island Park offers a sanctuary of riparian woodland that feels entirely removed from the bustle of modern transit. The nearby Table Mountain Lake rests quietly nine miles away, acting as a reflective basin under the vast, cloud-streaked heavens of the interior. Red Bluff emerged as a vital nexus for inland trade, utilizing the Sacramento River as a primary artery for the movement of goods long before the arrival of the iron rail. The local economy persists as a reflection of the soil, grounded in agricultural yields and the sustained labor of timber processing that once fueled regional expansion. Hard-won industry defines the rhythm of the workdays here, where the legacy of pioneer enterprise persists in the steady hum of machinery and the movement of freight. Commerce flows through the corridors of the Central Valley, linking the productivity of the fields to the broader demands of the state. Even as the decades have turned, the town maintains a focused, utilitarian character that prioritizes the essential work of production and distribution. Red Bluff preserves a cultural identity deeply tethered to the traditions of the American West, marked by the enduring spirit of the annual Red Bluff Round-Up. This significant event draws crowds to witness the heritage of horsemanship and competition, transforming the atmosphere into a vibrant display of regional skill. The town claims a modest historical connection to the life of William B. Ide, whose influence on early California governance remains a point of local recognition. Landmarks throughout the area offer quiet reminders of a past that valued resilience over artifice, grounding daily life in a sense of continuity. Residents move through their days with a pragmatic awareness of the land, finding beauty in the way the twilight deepens the golden tones of the surrounding grasses.

About This Red Bluff Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Red Bluff, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.178489, -122.23583. 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 Red Bluff and Tehama County.

Detailed location data for Red Bluff includes the ZIP code (96080), telephone area code (530), county seat of Tehama County (Red Bluff), and school district assignment (Red Bluff Joint Union High 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 Red Bluff is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.