Colfax California Map

About Colfax, California

Colfax is a locality in Placer County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,407. The population density is 575.3 people per km². Colfax is located at 39.1007°N, 120.9533°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95713.

Colfax lies cradled by the Sierra Nevada foothills, a place where the air carries the scent of pine and the sun, even on a cloudy day, seems to possess a peculiar, clarifying intensity. It lies 23.3 miles north-east of Lincoln, CA (from Lincoln, CA: bearing 52°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north-east of Lake of the Pines. Rolling hills, cloaked in evergreen and punctuated by the occasional granite outcropping, descend towards the Bear River, its presence felt more than seen in the humid air that rises from its shadowed canyons. The sky above Colfax is vast, a canvas that shifts from the sharp, crystalline blue of midday to the bruised purples and oranges of twilight, painting the landscape in hues that feel both ancient and perpetually new. The very ground beneath your feet, a mix of packed earth and scattered stones, speaks of the enduring strength of this land, a quiet resilience that has shaped the character of all who have called Colfax home. The story of Colfax is inextricably linked to the relentless drive westward, a tale etched in the very bedrock of the region by the gold rush. Prospectors, drawn by whispers of riches, were the first to carve a path through this rugged terrain, and their spirit of enterprise, though the mines have long since stilled, still resonates. Later, the arrival of the railroad solidified Colfax’s importance, transforming it into a vital hub for commerce and a gateway to the mountains beyond. Today, remnants of that industrious past can be glimpsed in the sturdy, historic buildings that line its main street, their facades bearing the patina of years and the quiet dignity of survival. The local economy, while diversified, still carries the echoes of its extractive and transportation roots, with a steady flow of people and goods passing through, a testament to Colfax’s enduring strategic position.

About This Colfax Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Colfax, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.10073, -120.953276. 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 Colfax and Placer County.

Detailed location data for Colfax includes the ZIP code (95713), telephone area code (530), county seat of Placer County (Auburn), and school district assignment (Colfax Elementary 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 Colfax is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.