Sierra County Map, California
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Sierra County, California
Sierra County is a tiny slice of the Sierra Nevada, tucked away in the northeast. It’s California’s second-least populous county. You could almost fit everyone into a big concert hall.
The county seat, Downieville, is this little old mining town that mountain bikers love. There’s no stoplight in the whole county, if that tells you anything.
If you’re into fishing, hiking, or just getting away from it all, Sierra County is your place. Just don’t expect much nightlife… or cell service, for that matter.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Sierra County |
| County Seat | Downieville |
| Population | Approximately 3,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Downieville, Sierra City, Loyalton, Calpine, Alleghany |
| Interstates and Highways | SR 49, SR 89 |
| FIPS Code | 06-091 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 3,287 square miles (Land: 3,223 sq mi, Water: 64 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Nevada County (South), Yuba County (West), Plumas County (North), Lassen County (Northeast), Washoe County, Nevada (East) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Standard Time (PST) |
| State | California |
| Coordinates | 39.5960° N, 120.7422° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Sierra Nevada mountain range |
| Major Landmarks | Sierra Buttes, Yuba River, Downieville Historic District, Plumas-Eureka State Park |
| Website | Sierra County Website |
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