Kyburz California Map

About Kyburz, California

Kyburz is a locality in El Dorado County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Kyburz is located at 38.7746°N, 120.2969°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95720.

Kyburz rests where the South Fork American River carves its way through a landscape of dense evergreen forests and rugged terrain. It lies 20.1 miles west-southwest of South Lake Tahoe, CA (from South Lake Tahoe, CA: bearing 237°T), and is situated 15.6 miles east of Pollock Pines. The air here carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the Eldorardo National Forest that blankets the surrounding slopes, its ancient trees forming a verdant canopy that filters the sunlight into dappled patterns on the forest floor. The river itself, a ribbon of cool, clear water, tumbles over smooth stones, its murmur a persistent soundtrack to the quietude of this mountain enclave. To the north, the land rises into forested hills that eventually give way to the distant, formidable presence of the Sierra Nevada, their snow-capped peaks a majestic backdrop against the vast, often intensely blue, California sky. This area, once a vital passage for those seeking their fortunes and later for travelers on the Pony Express, has a history intertwined with the raw power of the American West. The echoes of those early days can still be felt in the enduring spirit of Kyburz, a place that has long relied on the bounty of the surrounding wilderness. Though not a hub of industry, its local economy is shaped by its proximity to the natural wonders, drawing visitors who seek the solace of the Eldorardo National Forest, the thrill of the South Fork American River for recreation, and the simple beauty of a landscape largely untouched by the hurried pace of urban life. The nearby China Flat offers a gentle counterpoint to the steeper inclines, a small valley where nature's quiet persistence is on full display, and the memory of those who traversed these lands centuries ago seems to linger in the very air.

About This Kyburz Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kyburz, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.77463, -120.29686. 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 Kyburz and El Dorado County.

Detailed location data for Kyburz includes the ZIP code (95720), telephone area code (530), county seat of El Dorado County (Placerville), and school district assignment. 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 Kyburz is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.