Weed California Map

About Weed, California

Weed is a locality in Siskiyou County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,737. The population density is 221.6 people per km². Weed is located at 41.4226°N, 122.3861°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96094.

Weed sits in a broad valley floor, a place where the land seems to exhale a quiet patience. It lies 51.3 miles north of Shasta Lake, CA (from Shasta Lake, CA: bearing 359°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-northwest of Mount Shasta. The Boles Creek, a ribbon of cool water, meanders close by, its presence a constant, murmuring counterpoint to the wider landscape. To the west, the land rises into gentle slopes, softened by the passage of seasons, eventually giving way to the more formidable, distant presence of the Klamath Mountains. The air here often carries the scent of pine and dry earth, particularly in the long, sun-drenched summers, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, can be a breathtaking wash of amber and gold, painting the sky with a tender, ephemeral glow. Bel-Air Park offers a nearby green heart, a place for quiet contemplation amidst the broader expanse. The story of Weed is deeply intertwined with the forests that surround it, an economy once built on the deep, resonant hum of sawmills. Though the great timber operations have long since faded, their legacy remains in the town's character and the enduring connection to the land. This is a place where history feels less like a grand monument and more like the worn grain of old wood, still holding the imprint of those who worked it. The nearby Dwight Hammond Reservoir, a three-mile journey, speaks to the region’s reliance on water, a vital resource in this inland setting. The proximity of Diller Canyon suggests a landscape carved by patient forces, with Whitney Falls and the starker beauty of Whitney Glacier further testament to the powerful, untamed nature that lies just beyond the town's immediate embrace.

About This Weed Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Weed, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.42265, -122.386127. 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 Weed and Siskiyou County.

Detailed location data for Weed includes the ZIP code (96094), telephone area code (530), county seat of Siskiyou County (Yreka), and school district assignment (Siskiyou 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 Weed is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.