Canyondam California Map

About Canyondam, California

Canyondam is a locality in Plumas County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 11. The population density is 4.0 people per km². Canyondam is located at 40.1718°N, 121.0727°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95923.

Canyondam rests in a high mountain valley where the Feather River, a broad, deep vein of cool water, flows with a steady purpose. It lies 50.8 miles north-east of Chico, CA (from Chico, CA: bearing 53°T), and is situated 6.9 miles south-east of Lake Almanor. The landscape here is a symphony of granite and pine, where steep slopes rise abruptly from the valley floor, their flanks cloaked in the deep green of fir and cedar. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy, falls in luminous shafts, illuminating the rich, dark soil and the occasional flash of a Steller's jay's brilliant blue. The air itself carries the sharp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a fragrance that deepens as the day wanes and the shadows begin to stretch long and cool across the terrain. The river, the very lifeblood of this place, murmurs a constant, soothing song, its currents shaping the smooth, grey stones that lie scattered along its banks. The history of Canyondam is inextricably tied to the power of the Feather River, a story of harnessing its might for human needs. The dam itself, a substantial concrete structure, is a testament to the engineering ambition of a bygone era, a silent guardian of the water that sustains the region's ranches and forests. Logging once provided the economic engine for Canyondam, the scent of sawdust a common perfume, and while the industry has shifted, a quiet respect for the surrounding woodlands persists. Life in Canyondam moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the river's flow, a rhythm that encourages a deep connection to the natural world. The small businesses that dot the roadside offer a friendly nod to passersby, their signs weathered by mountain sun and winter snow, each one a small chapter in the ongoing narrative of this remote and beautiful valley.

About This Canyondam Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Canyondam, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.171832, -121.072738. 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 Canyondam and Plumas County.

Detailed location data for Canyondam includes the ZIP code (95923), telephone area code (530), county seat of Plumas County (Quincy), and school district assignment (Plumas Unified School District). 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 Canyondam is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.