Taylorsville California Map

About Taylorsville, California

Taylorsville is a locality in Plumas County, California, United States. The population density is 3.0 people per km². Taylorsville is located at 40.0754°N, 120.8397°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95983.

Taylorsville sits like a quiet secret cradled by the Plumas National Forest, a scattering of weathered buildings hugging the banks of the meandering Feather River. It lies 58.1 miles east-north-east of Chico, CA (from Chico, CA: bearing 65°T), and is situated 10.2 miles north-north-east of East Quincy. The landscape here is a study in hushed grandeur: granite peaks, softened by centuries of wind and rain, rise like ancient sentinels, their flanks cloaked in deep green pines and firs. Sunlight, when it breaks through the high canopy, falls in dappled shafts, illuminating patches of wild iris and the dusty road that forms the town's main artery. The air itself carries a clean, crisp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. Even the silence here feels alive, punctuated by the distant murmur of the river and the occasional call of a hawk circling overhead. The story of Taylorsville is deeply entwined with the gold rush, a history that whispers from the old general store and the few remaining wooden structures that recall a more robust era. Though the feverish search for riches has long since subsided, the town’s economy still draws sustenance from the land, with cattle ranching and timber providing a steady, if unhurried, living for its residents. The Feather River, a lifeline and a playground, offers solace and recreation, its clear waters teeming with trout, a draw for those who seek the quietude of nature. In the evenings, a soft, golden light often bathes the valley, a gentle benediction on this place where the past and present coexist with a tranquil, enduring grace.

About This Taylorsville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Taylorsville, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.075448, -120.839675. 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 Taylorsville and Plumas County.

Detailed location data for Taylorsville includes the ZIP code (95983), 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 Taylorsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.