Cromberg California Map

About Cromberg, California

Cromberg is a locality in Plumas County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 154. The population density is 11.2 people per km². Cromberg is located at 39.8602°N, 120.6916°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96103.

Cromberg rests in a fold of Plumas County, a landscape sculpted by the slow, persistent work of water and wind. It lies 52.0 miles west-north-west of Reno, NV (from Reno, NV: bearing 296°T), and is situated 12.1 miles east-south-east of East Quincy. Here, the Feather River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, is the lifeblood, its banks fringed with the sturdy green of pines and firs that climb the steepening slopes. The air itself seems to carry the scent of sun-warmed needles and the faint, mineral tang of the riverbed, a fragrance that deepens as the afternoon light softens, bathing the surrounding hills in a mellow, golden hue. Small clearings, bright with wild grasses and the occasional splash of lupine, punctuate the dense evergreen cover, hinting at the persistent human presence that has long sought purchase in this rugged terrain. The history of Cromberg is deeply tied to the pulse of the river and the bounty of the surrounding forests. Once a vital hub for logging operations, the economy now leans towards the quiet allure of tourism and the simple sustenance of a life lived in close communion with nature. The echoes of the timber industry can still be felt in the weathered barns and the occasional, robustly built cabin that dot the landscape, reminders of a more boisterous past. In summer, the river beckons with its promise of cool respite, a place where families gather and the unhurried rhythm of Plumas County life unfolds, marked by the murmur of flowing water and the rustle of wind through the ancient trees.

About This Cromberg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cromberg, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.860174, -120.691612. 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 Cromberg and Plumas County.

Detailed location data for Cromberg includes the ZIP code (96103), 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 Cromberg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.