Grass Valley California Map

About Grass Valley, California

Grass Valley is a locality in Nevada County, California, United States. It has a population of 14,113. The population density is 909.6 people per km². Grass Valley is located at 39.2191°N, 121.0611°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95945.

Grass Valley rises from the Sierra Nevada foothills, a place where granite outcrops and ponderosa pines hold dominion. It lies 25.8 miles north-north-east of Lincoln, CA (from Lincoln, CA: bearing 29°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east of Lake Wildwood. The air here carries a crispness, especially in the morning, a scent of dry earth and resin that speaks of the wilder country just beyond the edges of town. Rolling hills, cloaked in chaparral and scattered oaks, give way to steeper grades as one ventures towards the higher peaks, the land sculpted by ancient forces into a rugged beauty. The light, particularly as it begins to soften towards evening, can cast a golden hue across the landscape, illuminating the gnarled branches of trees and the weathered faces of the surrounding hills. This is a land forever marked by the whisper of gold, a history that permeates the very soul of Grass Valley. The discovery of rich veins in the mid-19th century transformed this quiet corner into a bustling hub, drawing prospectors and fortune seekers from across the globe. Evidence of this boom remains in the sturdy brick buildings downtown and the remnants of elaborate mine workings that dot the surrounding hillsides. While the era of hard-rock mining has largely passed, its legacy endures, influencing the local economy through tourism and a deep appreciation for the area's heritage. Today, Grass Valley thrives on a blend of small-scale agriculture, artisan crafts, and a growing reputation as a haven for artists and those seeking a more deliberate pace of life, a quiet resilience that echoes the enduring spirit of its past.

About This Grass Valley Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Grass Valley, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Grass Valley and Nevada County.

Detailed location data for Grass Valley includes the ZIP code (95945), telephone area code (530), county seat of Nevada County (Nevada City), and school district assignment (Nevada 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 Grass Valley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.