Tobin California Map

About Tobin, California

Tobin is a locality in Plumas County, California, United States. The population density is 0.5 people per km². Tobin is located at 39.9379°N, 121.3086°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95915.

Tobin rests in a fold of the Sierra Nevada foothills, where the land begins its climb toward higher peaks. It lies 31.6 miles east-north-east of Chico, CA (from Chico, CA: bearing 63°T), and is situated 16.7 miles east-north-east of Magalia. The air here carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, and the distant murmur of the Feather River, a constant, low hum beneath the quietude. Oak and manzanita cling to the slopes, their branches gnarled like old hands, while the occasional shimmer of sunlight on a distant, unseen water source hints at the hidden veins of the landscape. The sky above Tobin often wears a mantle of pale blue, vast and unbroken, and as evening draws in, it bleeds into hues of rose and lavender, a soft benediction on the rugged terrain. The story of Tobin is tied to the timber that once flowed down its waterways, a legacy of logging that shaped its early days. Though the great mills are long gone, the spirit of industry lingers in the careful upkeep of the few remaining structures, a quiet resilience in the face of changing times. The local economy now finds its pulse in the quieter pursuits, in the small businesses that cater to both residents and the occasional traveler seeking a respite from the wider world. There are no grand monuments here, no bustling squares, but rather the enduring character of a place that has weathered its own history, a quiet dignity etched into its very being.

About This Tobin Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Tobin includes the ZIP code (95915), 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 Tobin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.