[5] Myers Flat is located along the California State Route 254, also known as Avenue of the Giants.

The Myerses were some of the first homesteaders in the area, growing apples, pears, sweet potatoes, and corn.

[7] The town initially served as a coach stop for travelers on their way to San Francisco.

Because of its low elevation and proximity to the Eel River, the town still has problems with flooding.

Much of the town consists of trailers and cabins, and some people have homes built to withstand floodwaters.

Because of its location at the southern entrance to Humboldt Redwoods State Park, the town receives much tourism during the summer months.

In the California State Legislature, Myers Flat is in the 2nd Senate District, represented by Democrat Mike McGuire,[9] and the 2nd Assembly District, represented by Democrat Chris Rogers.

[11] This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C).