Maxwell California Map

About Maxwell, California

Maxwell is a locality in Colusa County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,245. The population density is 210.8 people per km². Maxwell is located at 39.2763°N, 122.1914°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95955.

Maxwell lies at the heart of the Sacramento Valley, a landscape defined by the vast, fertile plain stretching towards distant, hazy foothills. It lies 32.2 miles west-north-west of Yuba City, CA (from Yuba City, CA: bearing 287°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-north-west of Williams. Here, the land is a patchwork quilt of emerald and gold, stitched by irrigation ditches that gleam like silver threads under the expansive California sky. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a sweet, earthy scent, a blend of sun-baked soil and ripening crops, and the distant hum of farm machinery is a constant, rhythmic pulse. The light, when it descends in the late afternoon, softens the hard edges of the horizon, casting long, gentle shadows that paint the fields in hues of amber and rose, and the silence of the open spaces can feel profound, broken only by the occasional cry of a hawk circling overhead. The story of Maxwell is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the valley, a history shaped by the persistent efforts of settlers who transformed this land into a breadbasket. For generations, the economy has been anchored in the cultivation of rice, wheat, and alfalfa, crops that thrive in the rich alluvial soil and the valley's warm climate. This enduring agricultural character imbues Maxwell with a sense of continuity, a quiet resilience that speaks of a life lived in harmony with the seasons. While larger urban centers lie a considerable distance away, the local character of Maxwell is distinct, a testament to a community that finds its strength in the land and the enduring traditions of rural life, a place where the pace is dictated by the sun and the harvest.

About This Maxwell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Maxwell, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.276277, -122.191366. 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 Maxwell and Colusa County.

Detailed location data for Maxwell includes the ZIP code (95955), telephone area code (530), county seat of Colusa County (Colusa), and school district assignment (Maxwell Unified 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 Maxwell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.