Forbestown California Map

About Forbestown, California

Forbestown is a locality in Butte County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 90. The population density is 20.1 people per km². Forbestown is located at 39.5171°N, 121.2672°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95941.

Forbestown rests in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, a place where the air carries the scent of sun-baked pine needles and the distant whisper of wind through ancient oaks. It lies 32.0 miles north-east of Yuba City, CA (from Yuba City, CA: bearing 36°T), and is situated 3.0 miles north of Brownsville. The landscape here is a study in verticality and vibrant green, with steep hillsides cloaked in a dense forest that thins into sun-dappled clearings and the occasional, startlingly blue flash of a jay. Roads snake through this undulating terrain like ribbons, sometimes clinging precariously to slopes, other times dipping into shaded hollows where ferns unfurl with a quiet, determined life. The sunlight itself seems to possess a unique texture, filtering through the canopy in shifting patterns that paint the dusty earth with transient gold. The story of Forbestown is deeply entwined with the earth it inhabits, its origins rooted in the gold rush era when prospectors ventured into these rugged hills in search of fortune. While the feverish days of placer mining have long since faded, the echoes of that past can still be felt in the quiet resilience of the place and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. Today, the local economy is more focused on the bounty of the land itself, with small-scale agriculture and a growing appreciation for artisanal crafts. The rhythm of life in Forbestown is unhurried, a gentle cadence dictated by the seasons and the enduring beauty of its mountain setting, a place that feels both timeless and deeply connected to the wild heart of California.

About This Forbestown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Forbestown, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.51711, -121.267184. 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 Forbestown and Butte County.

Detailed location data for Forbestown includes the ZIP code (95941), telephone area code (530), county seat of Butte County (Oroville), and school district assignment (Marysville Joint 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 Forbestown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.