Welcome to Branscomb ...
Branscomb is located in Mendocino County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Branscomb, you might consider that their post office opened in 1894.
Branscomb is 1,560 feet [475 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Branscomb lies in the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT) and observes daylight saving time
Branscomb lies within the (707) area code.
The ZIP code for Branscomb: 95417<3>
Communities near Branscomb ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Branscomb.
- Fort Bragg
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Bragg
- Fort Bragg is located in Mendocino County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,222 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fort Bragg <4>
- Laytonville
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laytonville
- Laytonville is located in Mendocino County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Laytonville <4>
- Westport
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westport
- Westport is located in Mendocino County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Westport <4>
- Bowman Place
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowman Place
- Bowman Place is located in Mendocino County
- Inglenook
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Inglenook
- Inglenook is located in Mendocino County
- South Leggett
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Leggett
- South Leggett is located in Mendocino County
- Dos Rios
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dos Rios
- Dos Rios is located in Mendocino County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dos Rios <4>
- Leggett
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leggett
- Leggett is located in Mendocino County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leggett <4>
- Shake City
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shake City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shake City
- Shake City is located in Mendocino County
- Noyo
(18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Branscomb. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Branscomb.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Branscomb. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Branscomb.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Branscomb. See our Newspapers Page for Branscomb.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Branscomb ...
Looking for more information about Branscomb? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Branscomb, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Branscomb.
Adding Branscomb to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Branscomb in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Branscomb was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Branscomb post office opened in 1894.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Branscomb.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Branscomb. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Mendocino County: www.co.mendocino.ca.us/
The official website for State of California: https://www.ca.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of California's counties, including Mendocino, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Branscomb - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Branscomb). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Branscomb or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |