Susanville California Map

About Susanville, California

Susanville is a locality in Lassen County, California, United States. It has a population of 14,177. The population density is 731.0 people per km². Susanville is located at 40.4163°N, 120.6530°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96130.

Susanville claims a distinctive place in the high desert landscape, defined by the persistent flow of Piute Creek as it winds through the valley floor. It lies 78.6 miles northeast of Oroville, CA (from Oroville, CA: bearing 37°T), and is situated 10.7 miles northwest of Janesville. The terrain surrounding Susanville transitions from scrubby plains to the dense, pine-scented expanses of Lassen National Forest, which begins twenty miles away. To the west, the distant peaks of the Cascade Range silhouette against the horizon, providing a jagged, blue-hued boundary to the vast sky. Residents often look toward the nearby Hidden Valley, where the light at dusk settles in long, amber shadows across the sagebrush. Barry Reservoir lies just a mile from the center, reflecting the changing clouds in its quiet, contained surface. Economic life in Susanville has long been shaped by the rhythms of timber harvest and the administrative demands of the correctional facilities that define its modern identity. Early settlers were drawn to the area by the promise of fertile soil and the strategic importance of the route through the Sierra Nevada foothills. Today, the local economy balances these traditional industrial roots with a slow, steady pulse of service-oriented commerce. The influence of the lumber trade remains visible in the architecture of older buildings and the enduring resilience of the local workforce. Even as industries evolve, the town maintains a rugged, self-reliant character that reflects its history of survival in a demanding climate. Cultural life in Susanville centers on the shared experiences of a population that values its proximity to the raw, untamed outdoors. Memorial Park serves as the primary gathering space for community celebrations, offering a quiet green space where the pace of the day slows to a deliberate crawl. Enthusiasts frequently head toward the Bizz Johnson Trail to traverse the rugged terrain, finding a peaceful solitude that is difficult to replicate elsewhere. While the town remains modest in its public profile, it maintains a steadfast commitment to preserving its local identity against the encroachment of the modern world. The spirit of the place is perhaps best captured by those who find beauty in the stark, honest clarity of the morning air.

About This Susanville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Susanville, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.416284, -120.653006. 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 Susanville and Lassen County.

Detailed location data for Susanville includes the ZIP code (96130), telephone area code (530), county seat of Lassen County (Susanville), and school district assignment (Lassen 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 Susanville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.