Clio California Map

About Clio, California

Clio is a locality in Plumas County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 91. The population density is 70.0 people per km². Clio is located at 39.7432°N, 120.5802°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96106.

Clio rests in a broad embrace of the Feather River's valley, where the land unfurls with a gentle, sun-drenched patience. It lies 43.4 miles west-north-west of Reno, NV (from Reno, NV: bearing 290°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south-west of Portola. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of sagebrush, grasses, and scattered pines, rise towards the distant, jagged peaks of the Sierra Nevada. The air here carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of dry earth and the subtle perfume of wildflowers that bloom in resilient bursts across the meadows. Evenings often bring a remarkable stillness, broken only by the distant murmur of the river or the rustle of wind through the roadside trees, as the setting sun casts long, warm shadows that stretch across the ochre-tinted soil. The history of Clio is deeply intertwined with the bounty and challenges of its landscape, a place that drew prospectors and settlers seeking fortune and a life away from crowded cities. Though the frenetic gold rush days have long since passed, the echoes of that era can still be felt in the quiet persistence of its residents and the enduring spirit of self-reliance. The local economy, once driven by mining and logging, now finds its footing in agriculture, with ranches dotting the valley floor, and in the steady flow of travelers drawn to the region's natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Clio embodies a particular kind of quiet prosperity, one measured not in grand pronouncements but in the sustained hum of everyday life and the deep connection to the land that has shaped it.

About This Clio Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clio, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.743233, -120.580217. 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 Clio and Plumas County.

Detailed location data for Clio includes the ZIP code (96106), 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 Clio is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.