Three Rivers California Map

About Three Rivers, California

Three Rivers is a locality in Tulare County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,282. The population density is 28.7 people per km². Three Rivers is located at 36.4388°N, 118.9045°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93271.

Three Rivers rests at the confluence of three distinct waterways, its landscape sculpted by the powerful embrace of the Sierra Nevada foothills. It lies 16.5 miles northeast of Exeter, CA (from Exeter, CA: bearing 53°T), and is situated 19.2 miles north-northeast of Lindsay. To the north, the land rises in a series of sun-baked ochre slopes, dotted with the gnarled silhouettes of ancient oaks and the pale green of sagebrush, a landscape that turns tinder-dry under the relentless summer sun. The air here carries the dry, aromatic scent of chaparral, a fragrance that seems to deepen as the light begins to soften. To the south, the terrain flattens into the fertile expanse of California's Central Valley, a patchwork of green fields and orchards that hums with an agricultural vitality, a stark contrast to the rugged wildness of the mountains. The Pacific light, often a cool, diffused glow, can drift inland on certain mornings, lending a mystic quality to the fog that settles in the hollows and valleys, blurring the edges of the world. The history of Three Rivers is as interwoven as its namesake rivers, a story shaped by prospectors and pioneers who sought fortune in the surrounding hills and the fertile lands of the valley. The local economy, long tied to the bounty of the earth, continues to draw strength from agriculture, with orchards and vineyards flourishing in the rich soil. Yet, a different kind of harvest draws travelers to Three Rivers: the awe-inspiring grandeur of nearby Sequoia National Park. This proximity to giants—the colossal sequoia trees—has fostered a unique cultural character, one that blends a deep respect for the natural world with the practicalities of a working community. The pace of life here is measured, dictated less by the frantic pulse of urban centers and more by the slow turning of seasons and the steady flow of the rivers that give Three Rivers its name.

About This Three Rivers Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Three Rivers, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.438836, -118.904544. 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 Three Rivers and Tulare County.

Detailed location data for Three Rivers includes the ZIP code (93271), telephone area code (661), county seat of Tulare County (Visalia), and school district assignment (Woodlake Unified School District (9-12)). 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 Three Rivers is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.