East Nicolaus California Map

About East Nicolaus, California

East Nicolaus is a locality in Sutter County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 110. The population density is 11.6 people per km². East Nicolaus is located at 38.9102°N, 121.5450°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95659.

East Nicolaus lies in a broad, sun-drenched valley, a place where the land itself seems to exhale warmth. It lies 13.6 miles west of Lincoln, CA (from Lincoln, CA: bearing 276°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south of Plumas Lake. The fields stretch out, an endless quilt of green and gold depending on the season, the distant Sierra Nevada mountains a hazy blue promise on the horizon. Here, the air carries the dry, sweet scent of ripening grain and the faint, earthy tang of irrigation water, a constant murmur that underpins the quietude. The sky above East Nicolaus often bleeds into a soft, bruised purple at dusk, a canvas for the slow drift of clouds and the first hesitant stars, a profound stillness settling over the broad, flat expanse. The agricultural heart of East Nicolaus beats with the rhythm of the seasons, its economy deeply rooted in the fertile soil that has sustained generations. Almond orchards, their delicate blossoms a fleeting specter in spring, mature into heavy, nut-laden branches by late summer, a testament to the enduring agricultural legacy. The Sacramento River, a vital artery of life and transport, flows not far from the town's edge, its presence a subtle reminder of the region's historical connection to water and trade. While modern life brings its conveniences, the character of East Nicolaus remains unhurried, a place where the slow, deliberate growth of crops mirrors the pace of its inhabitants, a quiet dignity woven into the very fabric of its existence.

About This East Nicolaus Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of East Nicolaus, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.910175, -121.54496. 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 East Nicolaus and Sutter County.

Detailed location data for East Nicolaus includes the ZIP code (95659), telephone area code (530), county seat of Sutter County (Yuba City), and school district assignment (East Nicolaus Joint Union High 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 East Nicolaus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.