Topaz Lake Nevada Map

About Topaz Lake, Nevada

Topaz Lake is a locality in Douglas County, Nevada, United States. It is a small community with a population of 318. The population density is 95.2 people per km². Topaz Lake is located at 38.6957°N, 119.5441°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 89410.

Topaz Lake lies in a wide basin, embraced by the ochre slopes of the Sierra Nevada foothills, a place where the sky seems to stretch an impossible distance. It lies 34.5 miles south-south-east of Carson City, NV (from Carson City, NV: bearing 160°T), and is situated 3.6 miles south-west of Topaz Ranch Estates. The water, a deep, resonant blue under the relentless Nevada sun, mirrors the stoic granite peaks that rim the horizon. Along its western edge, stands of cottonwood and willow offer a whisper of green against the arid landscape, their leaves rustling like secrets in the dry, warm breeze. The air itself carries a faint, mineral tang, a scent of sun-baked earth and distant pine, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. The history of Topaz Lake is etched in the earth, a legacy of restless prospectors and hardy settlers drawn by whispers of mineral wealth. Though the boom times of mining have long since faded, their spirit persists in the quiet resilience of the local communities. Today, the economy of Topaz Lake is a more gentle ebb and flow, largely sustained by the tranquil allure of its waters, drawing anglers and water-skiers seeking respite from the summer heat. The broad, open vistas offer a profound sense of peace, a stark beauty that has shaped the character of this place, fostering a quiet independence and a deep connection to the rugged land.

About This Topaz Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Topaz Lake, Nevada — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.695741, -119.544057. 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 Topaz Lake and Douglas County.

Detailed location data for Topaz Lake includes the ZIP code (89410), 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 Topaz Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.