Nevada County Map, California
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Nevada County, California
Nevada County is in the Sierra foothills, and it has that Gold Rush vibe going strong. The population is around 100,000 people.
There’s good hiking and skiing nearby. Highway 49 cuts through the county, linking their historic towns with scenic byways that lead to these outdoor adventures.
Grass Valley and Nevada City are these cool old towns with lots of Victorian buildings. It’s artsy but in a mountain town way, not like big city galleries. The Yuba River has everything from swimming to gold panning.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Nevada County |
| County Seat | Nevada City |
| Population | Approximately 100,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Grass Valley, Truckee, Colfax, Penn Valley, Nevada City |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 80, State Route 20, State Route 49 |
| FIPS Code | 06-057 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 974 square miles (Land: 958 sq mi, Water: 16 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Sierra County (North), Washoe County, Nevada (East), Placer County (South), Yuba County (West) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Standard Time (PST) |
| State | California |
| Coordinates | 39.3165° N, 120.9145° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Spanish word “nevada,” meaning “snow-covered” |
| Major Landmarks | Donner Pass, Lake Tahoe, Nevada County Historical Society, Empire Mine State Historic Park |
| Website | Nevada County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Nevada County Topographic Map
Use our zoom tool to enhance this topographic map showing Nevada County’s forested western slope of the Sierra Nevada. See how the terrain rises dramatically from the foothills to high mountain peaks.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Nevada County Satellite Map
Forest cover increases from the foothills westward in this satellite perspective. Grass Valley and Nevada City appear as developed areas amidst the predominantly natural landscape.
OUTLINE MAP
Nevada County Blank Map
This blank map presents Nevada County’s rectangular outline in the northern Sierra Nevada foothills. The eastern boundary reaches to the California-Nevada state line at Lake Tahoe.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 4 neighboring counties of Nevada County:
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