Nord California Map

About Nord, California

Nord is a locality in Butte County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 190. The population density is 19.6 people per km². Nord is located at 39.7796°N, 121.9572°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95973.

Nord sits at the edge of a vast, rolling landscape where the foothills begin their upward climb towards the Sierras. It lies 7.3 miles west-north-west of Chico, CA (from Chico, CA: bearing 299°T), and is situated 3.9 miles north-east of Hamilton City. The air here carries the dry, sun-baked scent of chaparral and the fainter, sweeter perfume of wild sage, especially potent in the late afternoon sun that paints the sparse oaks in hues of burnished gold. The terrain is a study in subtle shifts, a gentle incline that hints at the more dramatic elevations to come, crisscrossed by intermittent drainages that fill with the fleeting generosity of winter rains, leaving behind dusty beds that bake hard under the summer sky. Here, the land feels ancient and patient, its contours shaped by forces that move at a geological pace, yet the human presence, though sparse, has left its own, more ephemeral marks upon the rolling hills. The history of Nord is inextricably linked to the agricultural bounty of the Sacramento Valley, a place where early settlers sought to harness the fertile soil for crops and livestock. For decades, the local economy here has been sustained by the quiet hum of farming, with orchards of almonds and walnuts dotting the landscape, their neat rows a testament to human endeavor against the wilder inclinations of the earth. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed this corner of Butte County, a resilient spirit of self-sufficiency prevails, evident in the small businesses and community gatherings that lend Nord its distinctive, unhurried character. The very soil, a rich loam, still whispers of the agricultural past, a silent partner in the lives of those who call this place home.

About This Nord Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Nord includes the ZIP code (95973), telephone area code (530), county seat of Butte County (Oroville), and school district assignment (Chico 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 Nord is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.