Herlong, Census-designated place in Lassen County, California.
Herlong is a small settlement in southeastern Honey Lake Valley on the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The community spreads across flat, rural land with scattered buildings typical of mountain foothills communities.
The settlement emerged in 1942 after Pearl Harbor, created to house civilian workers supporting the nearby Sierra Army Depot. This military connection shaped the founding and early growth of the place.
Local churches form the social core of this small community, where residents gather for worship and fellowship. These places of worship shape how people here connect with one another.
The settlement sits 70 miles north of Reno and 45 miles south of Susanville, connected to larger cities via State Route 395. Shops and services are mainly in Susanville, so expect a quiet rural setting with limited amenities nearby.
The nearby Sierra Army Depot functions as a major hub for military logistics and equipment storage on a national scale. This facility remains one of the largest of its kind and continues to shape the region's economy.
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