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Lake of the Pines California Map

Explore Lake of the Pines, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Lake of the Pines, California

How to Use This Lake of the Pines, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Lake of the Pines, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Lake of the Pines.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Lake of the Pines
State	California (CA)
County	Nevada County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	39.039618
Longitude	-121.056613
Population	4,301
Density	657.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	95602
Area Code	530
County Seat	Nevada City
School District	Nevada Joint Union High School District

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About Lake of the Pines, California

Lake of the Pines is a locality in Nevada County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,301. The population density is 657.2 people per km². Lake of the Pines is located at 39.0396°N, 121.0566°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95602.

Lake of the Pines serves as an anchor for the surrounding woodland, where the light of late afternoon settles heavily against the dry, golden grasses of the local plains. It lies 7.6 miles north of North Auburn, CA (from North Auburn, CA: bearing 10°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north of Auburn. The landscape is defined by the presence of Magnolia Creek, which winds through the terrain with a quiet, persistent energy that shapes the local topography. La Mar Flat provides a broad, open expanse only a mile away, offering a stark contrast to the denser clusters of trees that define the immediate area. While the Sierra Nevada remains a distant silhouette on the horizon, the ground here retains a rugged, inland character shaped by the steady, inland climate. Residents often observe the stillness of the air, which carries a faint, earthy scent of pine needles and parched soil during the long, dry summers.

Lake of the Pines emerged through deliberate development, transforming the natural topography into a residential landscape that prioritizes privacy and access to the water. The local economy functions primarily as a quiet residential enclave, supporting the daily needs of inhabitants who value the distance from the frantic pace of larger industrial hubs. Commerce here revolves around small-scale services and localized trade, maintaining a steady, modest rhythm that avoids the volatility of heavy manufacturing. The history of the region is punctuated by the slow, iterative growth of infrastructure, reflecting a commitment to preserving the integrity of the land. Development has remained focused on the residential experience, ensuring that the utility of the area is balanced against the preservation of its natural, inland woods.

Cultural life at Lake of the Pines centers on the shared appreciation for the outdoors, with Park No offering a dedicated space for neighbors to gather amidst the local flora. Residents frequently venture toward the nearby Codfish Falls, where the sound of moving water provides a sensory anchor to the natural world. Those who enjoy historical exploration often traverse the Probable Donner Trail, finding a tangible connection to the early travelers who navigated this challenging, inland terrain. The community maintains a character defined by self-reliance and a collective respect for the quietude of the surrounding woods. While the area does not host large-scale spectacles, the spirit of the place is marked by a consistent, understated engagement with the beauty of the California interior.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Park No (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 171° S
Combie Reservoir (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 162° S
Placer Nature Center (State Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 193° S
Laursen Bear River Preserve (Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 248° W
Bear River Fishing Access (State Recreation Area) — 3.6 mi, 056° NE
Harvego Bear River Preserve (Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 266° W
Auburn State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 5.3 mi, 113° SE
Heritage Museum (Museum) — 6.9 mi, 053° NE
1. Welcome To Canyon View Preserve! (Viewpoint) — 7.5 mi, 178° S
North Fork American Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 8.2 mi, 057° NE · 4,161 acres
Old Bear River Bridge (Monument) — 8.2 mi, 039° NE
Giant Indian Statues (Public Artwork) — 9.2 mi, 186° S
General Gomez Arts (Gallery) — 9.6 mi, 184° S
Placer County Museum (Museum) — 10.0 mi, 186° S
Bernard House (Museum) — 10.3 mi, 186° S
McCann Stadium (Stadium) — 10.3 mi, 185° S
North Fork American, California Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 10.8 mi, 064° NE · 12k acres
Spenceville Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.9 mi, 296° NW
Eldorado National Forest (National Forest) — 11.4 mi, 122° SE · 703k acres
Iowa Hill (Monument) — 11.4 mi, 066° NE
Wells Fargo vault (Historic Ruins) — 11.4 mi, 066° NE
Stevens Trail (Monument) — 11.5 mi, 066° NE
North Star Museum (Museum) — 11.6 mi, 357° N
Tahoe National Forest (National Forest) — 12.5 mi, 010° N · 895k acres
Providence Mine (Historic Ruins) — 15.2 mi, 004° N
Mystic Theater (Theatre) — 15.6 mi, 008° N
Firehouse Number 1 Museum (Museum) — 15.6 mi, 008° N
Lincoln Theatre Company (Arts Centre) — 16.2 mi, 231° SW
The Stage (Theatre) — 16.2 mi, 231° SW
Purdon Crossing (Attraction) — 19.9 mi, 002° N

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