Placer County Map, California
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Placer County, California
Placer County runs from the Sacramento suburbs all the way up to Lake Tahoe. Auburn is the county seat. It has a cute town with a Gold Rush vibe.
The population is over 400,000, with much of it centered around fast-growing cities like Roseville and Rocklin. Roseville has a massive mall if you’re into shopping.
There’s also some great hiking in the Sierra Nevada part of the county. Oh, and Squaw Valley (now called Palisades Tahoe) hosted the Winter Olympics way back when.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Placer County |
| County Seat | Auburn |
| Population | Approximately 400,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Auburn, Roseville, Lincoln, Rocklin, Granite Bay, Colfax, Loomis |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 80, State Route 65, State Route 49 |
| FIPS Code | 06-061 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,502 square miles (Land: 1,409 sq mi, Water: 93 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Nevada County (North), Washoe County, Nevada (Northeast), Carson City, Nevada (East), Douglas County, Nevada (Southeast), El Dorado County (South), Sacramento County (Southwest), Sutter County (West), Yuba County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Standard Time (PST) |
| State | California |
| Coordinates | 38.8462° N, 121.2867° W |
| Etymology | Named after the placer deposits of gold discovered during the California Gold Rush |
| Major Landmarks | Lake Tahoe (part), Sierra Nevada mountains, Auburn State Recreation Area, Roseville Galleria |
| Website | Placer County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Placer County Topographic Map
Would you like to see one of California’s most dramatic elevation changes? This topographic map of Placer County, enhanced by our zoom tool, shows terrain rising from valley floor to Sierra Nevada crest.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Placer County Satellite Map
From valley floor to Sierra crest, this satellite view shows remarkable diversity. Lake Tahoe’s partial shoreline appears as a perfect blue crescent in the eastern corner.
OUTLINE MAP
Placer County Blank Map
This blank map shows Placer County’s long narrow shape extending from the Sacramento Valley to Lake Tahoe. The simple outline emphasizes the county’s position spanning California’s diverse regions.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 8 neighboring counties of Placer County:
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