Prattville California Map

About Prattville, California

Prattville is a locality in Plumas County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 57. The population density is 33.3 people per km². Prattville is located at 40.2088°N, 121.1566°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95923.

Prattville rests on a gentle incline, a scattering of homes and businesses overlooking the vast, shimmering expanse of Lake Almanor. It lies 49.0 miles north-east of Chico, CA (from Chico, CA: bearing 47°T), and is situated 3.0 miles south of Lake Almanor. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, pine-scented chill that hints at the surrounding Sierra Nevada foothills, a landscape of rugged granite outcroppings softened by the dense emerald of ponderosa pines and incense cedars. The light, when it catches the water, fractures into a thousand blinding diamonds, a fleeting brilliance that marks the passage of the day. Even in the quietest moments, a subtle whisper of wind through the conifers suggests the wildness just beyond the manicured lawns and quiet streets of Prattville. This small settlement owes its existence to the dreams of a logging baron, a man who envisioned a different future for this corner of Plumas County, a future tied to the land's bounty and the water's potential. While the days of widespread logging have largely receded, the spirit of resourcefulness endures, now channeled into the tourism that flocks to Lake Almanor's shores. The economy hums with the gentle rhythm of summer visitors and the quiet year-round dedication of residents who appreciate the profound stillness. Prattville, though small, holds a distinct character, a blend of rustic charm and the serene beauty of its mountainous, lakeside setting.

About This Prattville Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Prattville includes the ZIP code (95923), 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 Prattville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.