Kyburz California Map

About Kyburz, California

Kyburz is a locality in El Dorado County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Kyburz is located at 38.7746°N, 120.2969°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95720.

Kyburz exhales a scent of pine and damp earth, a place where the Sierran granite shoulders the sky. It lies 39.1 miles south-west of Carson City, NV (from Carson City, NV: bearing 227°T), and is situated 15.6 miles east of Pollock Pines. The landscape here is a study in verticality and shadow, with steep slopes cloaked in the deep green of fir and pine, their needles whispering secrets on the wind. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy, lands in scattered, momentary coins on the forest floor, illuminating the rich, dark loam. The South Fork of the American River, a ribbon of glacial melt and mountain runoff, carves its energetic path through the valley, its constant murmur a counterpoint to the stillness of the ancient trees. Even in the height of summer, a coolness clings to the air, a refreshing breath drawn from the shadowed ravines and the high, snow-capped peaks that loom in the distance. The history of Kyburz is inextricably linked to the relentless drive westward, a narrative etched into the very terrain by those who sought fortune and passage. Once a vital stop along the Pony Express and later a stopping point for stages carrying passengers and mail, its origins are rooted in the rugged demands of transportation through the formidable Sierra Nevada. The local economy, though modest, still echoes this spirit of providing service and sustenance to those who traverse these mountains, offering lodging and provisions to hikers and travelers drawn to the natural beauty. Remnants of its past, like the weathered timbers of old structures and the ghost of trails long since overgrown, whisper tales of a more boisterous era. The enduring character of Kyburz lies in its quiet resilience, a testament to its enduring connection to the wild heart of the mountains.

About This Kyburz Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kyburz, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.77463, -120.29686. 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 Kyburz and El Dorado County.

Detailed location data for Kyburz includes the ZIP code (95720), telephone area code (530), county seat of El Dorado County (Placerville), 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 Kyburz is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.