Kingsbury Nevada Map

About Kingsbury, Nevada

Kingsbury is a locality in Douglas County, Nevada, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,209. The population density is 38.3 people per km². Kingsbury is located at 38.9771°N, 119.9068°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 89449.

Kingsbury unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the ancient hands of glaciers and the persistent flow of water, where the Carson Range rises in jagged, pine-clad grandeur to the east, and the vast, shimmering expanse of Lake Tahoe lies a breath away to the west. It lies 14.9 miles south-south-west of Carson City, NV (from Carson City, NV: bearing 210°T), and is situated 4.6 miles north-east of Lake Tahoe. The air here carries the crisp, clean scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, and in the twilight, a soft, almost amethystine glow often settles over the rolling hills, painting the scrub oak and manzanita in hues of deep purple and dusty rose. This is a place where the earth breathes deeply, a rugged beauty that can feel both wild and profoundly peaceful, with the distant murmur of traffic on the highway a faint counterpoint to the rustling wind in the trees. The history of Kingsbury is inextricably bound to the allure of Lake Tahoe, a playground for generations drawn by its crystalline waters and the surrounding alpine splendor. While not a place of grand industrial might, its economy has long been tethered to the ebb and flow of tourism, a steady hum of activity centered around recreation and hospitality, with ski resorts clinging to the slopes and lakeside lodges offering respite to weary travelers. Evidence of its past, whispers of mining ventures and early settlements, are subtly etched into the terrain, a quiet testament to the hardy souls who first sought their fortune and found their peace in this corner of Douglas County. The distinctive character of Kingsbury lies in this duality: a wild, untamed natural beauty softened by the gentle embrace of human endeavor, a place that feels both ancient and eternally present.

About This Kingsbury Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kingsbury, Nevada — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.97713, -119.906847. 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 Kingsbury and Douglas County.

Detailed location data for Kingsbury includes the ZIP code (89449), telephone area code (775), county seat of Douglas County (Minden), and school district assignment (Douglas County 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 Kingsbury is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.