Welcome to Cantua Creek ...
Cantua Creek is located in Fresno County<1>.
A typical abbreviation for Cantua Creek: Cantua Crk. (or less commonly used: Cantua Ck. or Cantua Cr.)
Cantua Creek is 290 feet [88 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Cantua Creek lies in the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area Code for Cantua Creek: 559
The ZIP code for Cantua Creek: 93608<3>
Communities near Cantua Creek ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Cantua Creek.
- Mendota
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
- San Joaquin
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
- Giffen Cantua Ranch
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Panoche Junction
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
- Tranquillity
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
- Fresno City ‑ Historic
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fresno City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fresno City
- Fresno City is located in Fresno County
- Five Points
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
- Helm
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
- Burrel
(18 miles [29 km] to the east)
- New Idria ‑ Historic
(20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
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 Cantua Creek. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Cantua Creek.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Cantua Creek. 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 Cantua Creek.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Cantua Creek. See our Newspapers Page for Cantua Creek.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Cantua Creek ...
Looking for more information about Cantua Creek? 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 Cantua Creek, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Cantua Creek.
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of California's counties, including Fresno, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Cantua Creek - 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 Cantua Creek). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Cantua Creek 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. |