Tahoma California Map

About Tahoma, California

Tahoma is a locality in Placer County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 873. The population density is 144.3 people per km². Tahoma is located at 39.0674°N, 120.1282°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96142.

Tahoma sits at the southwestern edge of a vast, sapphire lake, its shores fringed by towering pines and firs that reach towards the crisp Sierra Nevada sky. It lies 20.5 miles west-south-west of Carson City, NV (from Carson City, NV: bearing 251°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south of Tahoe City. The air here carries the bracing scent of pine needles and the faint, clean perfume of distant snowmelt, a constant reminder of the mountainous embrace surrounding this quiet haven. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the forest floor where huckleberry bushes and ferns create a vibrant understory. The lake itself, a deep, cool blue, laps gently against the shoreline, its surface often smooth as glass in the early mornings, reflecting the dramatic peaks that cradle the basin. Even in the height of summer, a refreshing coolness lingers, a welcome balm from the inland heat, and the quiet hum of cicadas forms a natural soundtrack to the days. Tahoma’s story is deeply entwined with the allure of Lake Tahoe, a playground for those seeking respite and adventure alike, its history marked by the logging booms that once cleared these slopes and the steady rise of tourism that defines its present. The local economy, once driven by the extraction of timber, now thrives on the seasonal influx of visitors drawn to the lake's recreational opportunities and the majestic beauty of the surrounding Eldorado National Forest. Along the waterfront, weathered piers and small boat harbors speak of a life lived in close communion with the water, a rhythm dictated by the changing seasons and the ebb and flow of lake life. The distinctive character of Tahoma is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its residents and the timeless grandeur of its natural setting, a place where the wild heart of the mountains meets the serene expanse of the great lake.

About This Tahoma Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tahoma, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.067407, -120.128244. 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 Tahoma and Placer County.

Detailed location data for Tahoma includes the ZIP code (96142), telephone area code (530), county seat of Placer County (Auburn), and school district assignment (Tahoe-Truckee 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 Tahoma is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.