Chester California Map

About Chester, California

Chester is a locality in Plumas County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,759. The population density is 107.1 people per km². Chester is located at 40.3063°N, 121.2319°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96020.

Chester occupies a high-altitude basin where the air holds a crisp, pine-scented clarity that sharpens the edges of the surrounding landscape. It lies 31.4 miles west-southwest of Susanville, CA (from Susanville, CA: bearing 256°T), and is situated 5.6 miles northwest of Lake Almanor. The North Fork Feather River winds its way through the valley floor, its currents carving a path that defines the local topography and sustains the verdant meadows of Johnson Fields nearby. To the west, the distant summits of the Cascade Range silhouette against the sky, while the expanse of Lake Almanor remains a constant, reflective presence just a mile from the center of town. Sunlight here possesses a particular weight, casting long, amber shadows across the Swain Mountain Experimental Forest that blanket the horizon in a deep, enduring shade of emerald. History in Chester remains tied to the timber industry and the quiet persistence of those who settled this rugged interior, far from the reach of the distant coastline. The pace of life follows the seasonal transitions of the woods, punctuated by the activity at the Truman Collins Sports Complex, where the community gathers to mark the passage of time. Residents often find themselves traversing the historical routes of the Lassen Trail, connecting the modern rhythm of the local economy to the legacy of those who first surveyed these timberlands. Whether through the early morning stillness or the bustle of a day at the park, Chester maintains a character defined by its inland isolation and the enduring influence of the wilderness that surrounds it.

About This Chester Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chester, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.306274, -121.23191. 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 Chester and Plumas County.

Detailed location data for Chester includes the ZIP code (96020), telephone area code (530), county seat of Plumas County (Quincy), and school district assignment (Plumas Unified 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 Chester is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.