Olympic Valley California Map

About Olympic Valley, California

Olympic Valley is a locality in Placer County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,800. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Olympic Valley is located at 39.1970°N, 120.2357°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96146.

Olympic Valley lies cradled by the formidable embrace of the Sierra Nevada mountains, a place where granite giants stand sentinel over a broad, bowl-shaped expanse. It lies 25.2 miles west of Carson City, NV (from Carson City, NV: bearing 275°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-south-west of Truckee. The air here carries a crisp, pine-scented coolness, even in the height of summer, a testament to the elevation and the deep, shadowed forests that climb the slopes. Snowmelt from the high peaks feeds a lively, chattering creek that winds its way through the valley floor, its banks often lined with resilient wildflowers that bloom in vibrant bursts of color against the rugged terrain. Above, the sky stretches in an almost impossibly pure blue, often dotted with the slow, deliberate circles of hawks riding unseen currents. This valley, once a quiet haven for indigenous peoples and later a frontier for miners seeking fortune, found its modern identity through a bold vision born in the mid-20th century. The spirit of ambition that drove the construction of a world-class ski resort transformed Olympic Valley into an international destination, drawing athletes and enthusiasts to its legendary slopes. The local economy remains inextricably linked to the rhythm of the seasons, with winter bringing a surge of activity and summer offering a different kind of allure, a chance to explore the surrounding wilderness. The sheer scale of the surrounding peaks lends a sense of permanence, a feeling that the land itself has witnessed countless cycles of boom and quietude.

About This Olympic Valley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Olympic Valley, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.19698, -120.235705. 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 Olympic Valley and Placer County.

Detailed location data for Olympic Valley includes the ZIP code (96146), telephone area code (530), county seat of Placer County (Auburn), 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 Olympic Valley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.