Sierraville California Map

About Sierraville, California

Sierraville is a locality in Sierra County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 351. The population density is 17.9 people per km². Sierraville is located at 39.5896°N, 120.3674°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96126.

Sierraville rests in a broad valley cradled by the imposing Sierra Nevada mountains, its namesake peaks often dusted with snow even as the valley floor basks in the high-altitude sun. It lies 29.8 miles west of Reno, NV (from Reno, NV: bearing 278°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-west of Loyalton. The Truckee River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through meadows carpeted with wild grasses and dotted with the sturdy, weathered fences of ranches. The air here carries a crispness, a clean scent of pine and damp earth, and the silence is profound, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the rustle of aspens in a breeze that feels like a sigh. The sky overhead is an immense, unbroken canvas, a deep, vibrant blue that seems to stretch on forever, and in the evening, the light softens, casting long, warm shadows that give the landscape a gentle, almost ethereal glow. The history of Sierraville is as deeply rooted as the ancient pines that guard its edges, a legacy born from the gold rush era and the hardy souls who sought their fortunes in the unforgiving mountains. The local economy, once dominated by logging and mining, has gracefully shifted towards ranching and tourism, with cattle grazing on the lush summer pastures and visitors drawn to the natural beauty and outdoor recreation. The old general store, a landmark of weathered wood and wide porches, still serves as a gathering place, its shelves stocked with essentials and its walls echoing with stories of generations past. Sierraville retains a quiet character, a place where the rhythm of life is dictated by the seasons and the land, a sanctuary from the clamor of the outside world where the simple act of watching clouds drift across the vast sky can feel like a profound experience.

About This Sierraville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sierraville, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.589626, -120.36743. 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 Sierraville and Sierra County.

Detailed location data for Sierraville includes the ZIP code (96126), telephone area code (530), county seat of Sierra County (Downieville), and school district assignment (Sierra-Plumas Joint 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 Sierraville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.