Woodfords California Map

About Woodfords, California

Woodfords is a locality in Alpine County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Woodfords is located at 38.7777°N, 119.8218°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96120.

Woodfords emerges from the high, rugged terrain where the West Fork Carson River carves a path through the steep granite walls of West Carson Canyon. It lies 13.9 miles southeast of South Lake Tahoe, CA (from South Lake Tahoe, CA: bearing 141°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south-southwest of Gardnerville Ranchos. This landscape is defined by the verticality of the terrain, where the air holds a sharp, thin clarity that defines the transition from the valley floor to the higher elevations of the Toiyabe National Forest. Beyond the immediate reach of the canyon, the distant silhouettes of the Sierra Nevada loom against the horizon, their peaks often retaining a dusting of snow that catches the late afternoon light in shades of pale violet and bruised copper. Here, the earth feels ancient and deliberate, with the river providing a constant, low-frequency hum that serves as the audible pulse of the land.

Woodfords exists as a quiet crossroads where the history of early migration and trade remains etched into the very soil of the canyon floor. The local economy and the daily rhythms of life continue to be shaped by the seasonal migrations of wildlife and the persistent flow of the West Fork Carson River, which has long served as a lifeline for those who settle in this remote stretch of the Toiyabe National Forest. While the pace of the day is set by the rising sun hitting the canyon rims, the community remains a place for those who prefer the company of high-altitude pines over the bustle of the lowlands. Travelers seeking a slower path might find themselves drawn to the stillness of the nearby landscape, where the silence is broken only by the wind moving through the brush or the distant, rhythmic call of birds navigating the expanse.

About This Woodfords Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Woodfords, California. Coordinates: 38.777683, -119.821844. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Woodfords includes the ZIP code (96120), telephone area code (530), county seat of Alpine County (Markleeville), and school district assignment.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.