Markleeville California Map

About Markleeville, California

Markleeville is a locality in Alpine County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 110. The population density is 10.5 people per km². Markleeville is located at 38.6949°N, 119.7802°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96120.

Markleeville rests in a high mountain basin, a place where the air thins and the light takes on a particularly sharp, crystalline quality. It lies 19.8 miles southeast of South Lake Tahoe, CA (from South Lake Tahoe, CA: bearing 146°T), and is situated 20.0 miles south-southeast of Lake Tahoe. The Millberry Creek, a ribbon of cool, clear water, threads its way through the landscape, its banks often lined with cottonwoods and aspens whose leaves shimmer like a thousand tiny coins in the breeze. The terrain here is a study in contrasts: the valley floor, often dusted with the remnants of winter snow even into late spring, gives way to steeper slopes and the rugged, pine-clad foothills that guard the horizon, hinting at the grander, more imposing Sierra Nevada range that lies a considerable distance to the west. The nearby Toiyabe National Forest presses in, a vast expanse of wilderness that dictates the very tempo of life in Markleeville, offering a profound sense of isolation and the raw beauty of an untamed world. The history of Markleeville is tied to the very earth and the resources it has yielded. Once a bustling hub for mining operations, the echoes of that past can still be felt in the weathered facades of some of the older buildings and in the quiet persistence of the local economy, which now leans more towards tourism and the enduring allure of the surrounding natural splendor. The valley itself, known as Hot Springs Valley, whispers of the geothermal energies that lie beneath, a constant reminder of the dynamic forces shaping this region. Travelers drawn to the rugged beauty of the area often find themselves exploring the Barney Riley Trail, a path that winds through the very heart of the wild country, offering a visceral connection to the land. This remoteness has fostered a distinct cultural character in Markleeville, one that values self-reliance, a deep appreciation for the changing seasons, and the quiet camaraderie born of shared experience in this spectacular, high-altitude pocket of California.

About This Markleeville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Markleeville, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.694906, -119.780177. 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 Markleeville and Alpine County.

Detailed location data for Markleeville includes the ZIP code (96120), telephone area code (530), county seat of Alpine County (Markleeville), and school district assignment (Alpine County 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 Markleeville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.