Graeagle California Map

About Graeagle, California

Graeagle is a locality in Plumas County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 496. The population density is 18.6 people per km². Graeagle is located at 39.7663°N, 120.6186°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96103.

Graeagle rests in a valley cradled by the Sierra Nevada, a place where the air itself seems to hum with the quiet industry of pine and granite. It lies 45.8 miles west-north-west of Reno, NV (from Reno, NV: bearing 291°T), and is situated 8.5 miles west-south-west of Portola. The Feather River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through the landscape, its banks often softened by emerald meadows that catch the sun's generous light. Towering ponderosa pines and fragrant incense cedars form a fragrant canopy overhead, their needles a soft carpet underfoot, while the distant peaks, dusted with snow for much of the year, stand as silent, majestic sentinels. The character of Graeagle is one of gentle persistence, a serene beauty that has weathered seasons and embraced the slow, deliberate pulse of mountain life. The history of Graeagle is deeply intertwined with the logging and mining endeavors that once shaped this rugged terrain, echoes of which can still be felt in the enduring spirit of its residents. The Plumas National Forest, a vast expanse of wilderness, envelops much of the surrounding area, offering endless opportunities for exploration and a constant reminder of the region's wild heart. The local economy, while still touched by the heritage of timber, has found a vibrant new rhythm in tourism, drawing visitors eager to experience the crisp mountain air and the tranquility of the Sierra. Graeagle is a place where the past lives in harmony with the present, a small haven where the rustle of leaves and the murmur of the river tell stories of resilience and enduring charm.

About This Graeagle Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Graeagle, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.766287, -120.618552. 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 Graeagle and Plumas County.

Detailed location data for Graeagle 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 Graeagle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.