East Shore California Map

About East Shore, California

East Shore is a locality in Plumas County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 142. The population density is 68.5 people per km². East Shore is located at 40.2366°N, 121.0772°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96137.

East Shore rests along the western edge of a vast, shimmering expanse of water, a place where the Sierra Nevada mountains plunge dramatically towards the sapphire depths. It lies 53.4 miles north-east of Chico, CA (from Chico, CA: bearing 49°T), and is situated 4.1 miles east-south-east of Lake Almanor. The landscape here is a rugged embrace of granite and pine, the air carrying the crisp scent of resin and a hint of the cool, mineral-rich water. Coves and inlets punctuate the shoreline, their edges smoothed by countless seasons of lapping waves, and the slopes above are a mosaic of sun-drenched meadows and shadowed forests, where sunlight filters through the needles in shifting, golden shafts. The very character of East Shore is etched in this dramatic interplay of mountain and lake, a constant reminder of the elemental forces that shaped it. The history of East Shore is intrinsically tied to the discovery and exploitation of the region's natural resources, a story whispered in the weathered timbers of old structures and the quiet hum of its present-day economy. For generations, logging and mining provided the lifeblood for the hardy souls who settled this remote corner, their efforts now echoed in the more sustainable pursuits of tourism and recreation that define East Shore today. The vast lake itself is a central character, its clear waters drawing visitors for boating, fishing, and the simple, profound pleasure of watching the sky bleed into fiery hues at dusk, painting the water in strokes of rose and amber. This locality, East Shore, holds a quiet dignity, a testament to resilience and the enduring beauty of a wild, untamed place.

About This East Shore Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of East Shore, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.236554, -121.077183. 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 Shore and Plumas County.

Detailed location data for East Shore includes the ZIP code (96137), 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 East Shore is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.