Plumas Lake California Map

About Plumas Lake, California

Plumas Lake is a locality in Yuba County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,418. The population density is 274.8 people per km². Plumas Lake is located at 39.0207°N, 121.5580°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95961.

Plumas Lake rests in a quiet embrace of rolling foothills and wide, sun-drenched skies. It lies 8.9 miles south-south-east of Yuba City, CA (from Yuba City, CA: bearing 159°T), and is situated 7.4 miles south of Linda. The landscape here is a gentle transition, where the cultivated fields of Yuba County begin to yield to a more untamed terrain. Oak woodlands, their branches like weathered arms reaching skyward, punctuate the golden grasses, and in the distance, the faint blue haze of higher mountains promises a cooler, wilder world. The air itself carries a distinct scent, a blend of dry earth, sun-baked chaparral, and the faintest whisper of distant water. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar luminescence, turning the very dust motes into tiny, dancing embers. The history of Plumas Lake is a story etched in the land’s agricultural bounty and the enduring spirit of those who have worked it. For generations, this has been a place where the earth yields its harvest, where vineyards and orchards have flourished under the California sun, contributing to the region’s reputation for fresh produce. The waterways, though not always immediately visible, have been lifelines, their presence felt in the fertile soil and the agricultural rhythms that define daily life. While grand monuments are absent, there is a quiet dignity in the enduring farms and the close-knit communities that have grown around them, a testament to the persistent pursuit of a good life rooted in the land.

About This Plumas Lake Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Plumas Lake, 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 Plumas Lake and Yuba County.

Detailed location data for Plumas Lake includes the ZIP code (95961), telephone area code (530), county seat of Yuba County (Marysville), and school district assignment (Plumas Lake Elementary 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 Plumas Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.