Paxton California Map

About Paxton, California

Paxton is a locality in Plumas County, California, United States. The population density is 4.2 people per km². Paxton is located at 40.0379°N, 120.9950°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95971.

Paxton rests in a high valley, a place of broad, sun-washed skies and the sharp, clean scent of pine. It lies 49.5 miles east-north-east of Chico, CA (from Chico, CA: bearing 64°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-west of East Quincy. The Feather River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, flows through its heart, its banks lined with cottonwoods that rustle like whispered secrets in the afternoon breeze. Hills rise around Paxton, their slopes a mosaic of grey rock and green timber, holding the quietude of ancient forests. The air here, especially in the early morning or as twilight deepens, carries a distinct chill, a reminder of the elevation and the surrounding wilderness, and the light often takes on a soft, golden hue, reflecting off the granite and the river’s surface. The history of Paxton is tied to the lumber industry, a legacy etched into the very character of the place, though the sawmills that once dominated the valley floor are now silent. The town served as a vital stop for logging operations, its economy once driven by the steady, rhythmic work of felling and milling timber that fed the growing state. Now, the rhythm of Paxton is slower, gentler, with a quiet resilience evident in its weathered storefronts and the steady hum of everyday life. The river remains a constant, its waters still drawing those who seek its cool embrace for fishing or simply to listen to its timeless song, a subtle reminder of the natural forces that shaped this corner of the Sierras.

About This Paxton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Paxton, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.037946, -120.994956. 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 Paxton and Plumas County.

Detailed location data for Paxton includes the ZIP code (95971), telephone area code (530), county seat of Plumas County (Quincy), and school district assignment (Plumas 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 Paxton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.