East Nicolaus California Map

About East Nicolaus, California

East Nicolaus is a locality in Sutter County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 110. The population density is 11.6 people per km². East Nicolaus is located at 38.9102°N, 121.5450°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95659.

East Nicolaus lies in a broad, flat expanse of California's agricultural heartland, a landscape defined by the patient geometry of farm fields stretching to a horizon often softened by the hazy Pacific light. It lies 12.8 miles south of Olivehurst, CA (from Olivehurst, CA: bearing 178°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south of Plumas Lake. The fertile soil, rich and dark, cradles crops that paint the seasons in varied hues, from the vibrant green of young shoots to the golden shimmer of ripening grain. To the west, the land gently undulates, hinting at the distant, slumbering presence of the Coast Ranges, their forms often a muted blue against the vast, arching sky. The air here carries the scent of sun-baked earth and ripening produce, a constant, earthy perfume that attests to the land's enduring bounty. Ping Slough, a modest ribbon of water, meanders through the periphery, its presence a subtle murmur in the otherwise quiet expanse. This land, long tended by human hands, has a deep history woven into its very soil, a narrative of cultivation and perseverance that underpins the local economy of East Nicolaus. The agricultural enterprises that dominate the region, from sprawling orchards to fields of alfalfa and row crops, are the lifeblood of the community, their cycles dictating the rhythm of life. The nearby South Sutter Baseball Fields, a locus of local recreation and gathering, offers a small patch of organized green amidst the cultivated expanse, a place where community spirit finds its expression. While Markham Ravine lies a few miles to the south, its presence is more geological whisper than dominant feature, the true character of East Nicolaus etched in the orderly rows of its farms and the quiet dignity of its people.

About This East Nicolaus Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of East Nicolaus, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.910175, -121.54496. 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 East Nicolaus and Sutter County.

Detailed location data for East Nicolaus includes the ZIP code (95659), telephone area code (530), county seat of Sutter County (Yuba City), and school district assignment (East Nicolaus Joint Union High 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 East Nicolaus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.