James California Map

About James, California

James is a locality in Butte County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,478. James is located at 39.6532°N, 121.5497°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95965.

James rests in a broad expanse of rolling hills and wide, sun-drenched valleys, a landscape shaped by the patient erosion of water and time. It lies 16.2 miles east-south-east of Chico, CA (from Chico, CA: bearing 109°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north of Oroville. The air here carries the dry, clean scent of sun-baked earth and the faint sweetness of distant orchards, a perfume that intensifies as the day wears on. Fields of gold, ripe for harvest, stretch to the horizon, interspersed with groves of oak and pine that offer pockets of cool shade. The sky itself feels vast, an immense blue dome that can shift dramatically to bruise-colored storms or the soft, diffused light of fog rolling in from the distant coast. The land offers a quiet resilience, its contours speaking of ancient geological forces and the persistent work of cultivation. The history of James is deeply entwined with the earth, a story of agriculture and the enduring spirit of those who have worked this soil. Early settlers were drawn by the fertile ground, establishing a legacy of farming that continues to define the local economy. Orchards of stone fruit and almonds are a prominent feature, their delicate blossoms in spring a fleeting, beautiful spectacle. The rhythm of life in James is dictated by the seasons and the demands of the land, a pace that encourages a grounded perspective. While not a place of grand monuments, its character is etched in the careful arrangement of farmsteads, the weathered barns, and the quiet pride of a community that understands the value of hard work and the bounty of nature.

About This James Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of James, 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 James and Butte County.

Detailed location data for James includes the ZIP code (95965), telephone area code (530), county seat of Butte County (Oroville), and school district assignment. 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 James is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.