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Palermo California Map

Explore Palermo, 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 Palermo, California

How to Use This Palermo, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Palermo, 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 Palermo.

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	Palermo
State	California (CA)
County	Butte County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	39.430695
Longitude	-121.522884
Population	5,555
Density	73.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	95968
Area Code	530
County Seat	Oroville
School District	Oroville Union High School District

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About Palermo, California

Palermo is a locality in Butte County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,555. The population density is 73.5 people per km². Palermo is located at 39.4307°N, 121.5229°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95968.

Palermo occupies a quiet expanse of the inland landscape, where the golden light of late afternoon softens the edges of the dry, grassy plains. It lies 5.5 miles south of Oroville, CA (from Oroville, CA: bearing 170°T), and is situated 6.6 miles southwest of Oroville East. The terrain here is defined by a subtle, undulating topography that leads the eye toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Coast Ranges on the far horizon. Fine Gold Gulch carves its path five miles from the center, while the gentle flow of Wyandotte Creek meanders just two miles away to mark the local drainage. Residents of Palermo often gather at Palermo Park, a local space that serves as a communal anchor amidst the surrounding agricultural acreage. During the height of summer, the air carries the scent of sun-warmed earth and dry stalks, a fragrance that lingers long after the sun has dipped below the horizon.

Palermo reflects the enduring agricultural heritage of the region, having grown from deep roots in soil that favors orchards and modest farming endeavors. The local economy persists as a quiet mosaic of land-based industry, where the rhythm of the work follows the seasonal demands of the trees and the harvest. Five miles from the bustle of modern transit, the Thermalito Afterbay remains a primary feature of the local water management, influencing the way the land is tended and sustained. Life in Palermo moves with a deliberate pace, favoring the steady maintenance of orchards and the quiet industry of those who have made this place their home for generations. The legacy of the area is not found in grand monuments, but in the persistent, hardworking character of the people who have cultivated this inland territory.

Cultural life in Palermo finds its expression in the simple, shared traditions of a close-knit population that values neighborly connection. Palermo Park serves as the primary venue for local gatherings, providing a common ground where the pulse of the neighborhood remains steady and predictable. While the area is far removed from the clamor of coastal life, the people here find beauty in the stark, clear skies and the expansive, open vistas that define their daily experience. No singular famous individual claims this exact soil as their primary origin, as the spirit of the place is built upon the collective contributions of many rather than the singular shadow of one. Every evening, the transition from the heat of the day to the cooling dusk brings a profound stillness to the fields, reminding those who live here of the quiet grace inherent in their landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Palermo Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 275° W
Oroville Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.4 mi, 315° NW
Riverbend Park (Local Park) — 4.7 mi, 323° NW
Lake Oroville State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 5.5 mi, 010° N
Clay Pit State Vehicular Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 5.8 mi, 305° NW
Bath House Museum (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 348° N
Daugherty Hill Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.5 mi, 131° SE
Schirmer View (Viewpoint) — 10.2 mi, 350° N
Plumas National Forest (National Forest) — 10.7 mi, 058° NE · 1.2M acres
Beatson Corral (Historic Ruins) — 11.3 mi, 347° N
Beatson Falls (Attraction) — 11.5 mi, 344° N
Phantom Falls (Attraction) — 12.6 mi, 351° N
Black Box Theatre (Theatre) — 16.5 mi, 336° NW
World Trade Center artifact (Monument) — 16.5 mi, 335° NW
Lassen National Forest (National Forest) — 17.1 mi, 010° N · 1.1M acres
Feather Falls Scenic Area (National Scenic Byway) — 17.8 mi, 042° NE
Feather, California Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 19.0 mi, 038° NE · 24k acres
South Yuba River State Park (State Park) — 19.2 mi, 118° SE
Veterans Memorial Auditorium (Theatre) — 20.1 mi, 191° S
Mary Aaron Memorial Museum (Museum) — 20.2 mi, 190° S
Sutter County Museum (Museum) — 20.6 mi, 197° S
World's First Long-Distance Telephone Line (Monument) — 21.0 mi, 114° SE
Northrop T-38 A Talon (Monument) — 21.5 mi, 168° S
Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 24.9 mi, 286° W · 21k acres
Purdon Crossing (Attraction) — 26.4 mi, 105° E
Chico Art Center (Arts Centre) — 26.6 mi, 320° NW
National Yo-Yo Museum (Museum) — 26.6 mi, 321° NW
Wildcat Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 26.7 mi, 320° NW
Janet Turner Print Museum (Museum) — 26.8 mi, 321° NW
China Dam (Attraction) — 27.1 mi, 105° E

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