Applegate California Map

About Applegate, California

Applegate is a locality in Placer County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Applegate is located at 39.0007°N, 120.9924°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95703.

Applegate unfurls its quiet presence in a landscape shaped by the Sierra Nevada's foothills, where rolling terrain gives way to steeper inclinations carpeted in evergreen and deciduous trees. It lies 17.8 miles east-north-east of Lincoln, CA (from Lincoln, CA: bearing 65°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north-north-east of Auburn. The air here carries the faint, clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the abundant natural world that presses in on the edges of settlement. Sunlight, often filtered through a high canopy, casts shifting patterns on the winding roads and modest homes, imbuing the afternoons with a soft, diffused glow. The very character of Applegate seems to be one of gentle resilience, a place that has learned to live in harmony with the land, its modest structures blending into the natural contours rather than imposing upon them. The history of Applegate is inextricably linked to the rich veins of gold that once drew prospectors to the Sierra, though the town itself found its footing more in the fertile soil and timber resources that followed the mining boom. For decades, the economy here has been sustained by a blend of agriculture, particularly the cultivation of fruit orchards that burst with color in spring and offer a bounty in autumn, and the enduring industry of logging, which continues to shape the surrounding forests. Local life moves at a pace that allows for neighborly greetings and a shared appreciation for the changing seasons, a far cry from the clamor of larger cities. While not boasting grand monuments, Applegate’s distinction lies in its enduring connection to the earth and the quiet persistence of its people, who have cultivated a life rooted in the very landscape they inhabit.

About This Applegate Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Applegate, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.00073, -120.992443. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Applegate and Placer County.

Detailed location data for Applegate includes the ZIP code (95703), telephone area code (530), county seat of Placer County (Auburn), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Applegate is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.