Orick, California
Orick | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 41°17′12″N 124°03′35″W / 41.28667°N 124.05972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.850 sq mi (12.561 km2) |
| • Land | 4.746 sq mi (12.291 km2) |
| • Water | 0.104 sq mi (0.270 km2) 2.15% |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 328 |
| • Density | 68/sq mi (26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code | 95555 |
| Area code | 707 |
| FIPS code | 06-54218 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 230092, 2611444 |
Orick (formerly, Arekw, Orekw, and Oreq, Yurok: 'O'rekw ) is a census-designated place situated on the banks of the Redwood Creek in Humboldt County, California. It is located 43 miles (69 km) north of Eureka, at an elevation of 26 feet (8 m). The population was 357 at the 2010 census.
Orick’s most notable feature is the large herds of elk who call Orick and its surrounding parks their home. These elk can usually be seen from the road while driving through Orick. The elk in Orick appear to be relatively comfortable around people, and many are tagged.
Rare minerals orickite and coyoteite were discovered at Coyote Peak near Orick.