Lakeview California Map

About Lakeview, California

Lakeview is a locality in Nevada County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,977. The population density is 234.1 people per km². Lakeview is located at 33.8285°N, 117.1233°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 96161, 93313, 92040.

Lakeview emerges from the high, rugged terrain where the persistent flow of Donner Creek carves a path through the earth, defining the very pulse of the landscape. It lies 4.3 miles west of Truckee, CA (from Truckee, CA: bearing 270°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north of Squaw Valley. This expanse is defined by the vast, protected reaches of Tahoe National Forest, which envelopes the perimeter in a dense, quiet stillness that shifts with the turning of the seasons. Beyond the immediate banks of Donner Lake, the ground rises toward Johnson Canyon, creating a topography of sharp contrasts where the air grows thin and crisp. The light here possesses a distinct, sharp clarity, illuminating the needles of the conifers and the exposed stone with a precision that makes every shadow appear carved and deliberate.

History in Lakeview remains tethered to the rugged demands of the wilderness and the labor required to sustain life in such a solitary, inland environment. The economy has long been shaped by the proximity to the Onion Creek Experimental Forest, an area that serves as a living laboratory for the study of natural growth and resource management. Residents often traverse the China Cove Trail, a path that offers a quiet perspective on the land’s enduring character, far removed from the more populous regions of the interior. Life proceeds with a measured, steady cadence, reflecting a deep-seated respect for the isolation of the Sierra Nevada, which looms as a jagged, distant silhouette on the horizon, anchoring the world in place.

About This Lakeview Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lakeview, California. Coordinates: 33.828465, -117.123334. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Lakeview includes the ZIP code (96161, 93313, 92040), telephone area code (714, 909), county seat of Nevada County (Nevada City), and school district assignment (Perris Union High School District (9-12)).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.