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| City | Twain |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Plumas |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 40.020167 |
| Longitude | -121.071903 |
| Population | 31 |
| Density | 22.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95984 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| County Seat | Quincy |
| School District | Plumas Unified School District |
About Twain, California
Twain is a locality in Plumas County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 31. The population density is 22.2 people per km². Twain is located at 40.0202°N, 121.0719°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95984.
Twain rests within the embrace of Plumas National Forest, a landscape sculpted by the patient hand of water and time. It lies 35.2 miles southwest of Susanville, CA (from Susanville, CA: bearing 219°T), and is situated 11.0 miles west-northwest of East Quincy. The East Branch North Fork Feather River, a silver ribbon, carves its course nearby, its murmur a constant companion to the land. Hallsted Flat stretches out, a gentle basin where the earth lies open to the vast, ever-changing sky, and the air carries the scent of pine and damp soil. Rolling hills, softened by distance, rise and fall, their flanks clad in the muted greens and browns of regional flora, hinting at the dry, golden summers to come. The distant Cascade Range, a faint blue haze on the horizon, marks the broader sweep of this inland country. The history of Twain is as deeply rooted as the ancient trees of the Feather River Experimental Forest. This area, carved out by the relentless flow of the East Branch North Fork Feather River, has long been a place of passage and sustenance. Its economy, historically tied to the bounty of the surrounding forests and the mineral wealth that once drew prospectors, now finds its footing in the quiet industries that support its residents and the growing appeal of its natural beauty. The nearby Indian Falls, a six-mile journey, offers a singular spectacle of water's persistent power, a reminder of the wild forces that shaped this corner of California. Life in Twain moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, a testament to its isolation and its deep connection to the enduring rhythms of the Plumas National Forest.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Plumas National Forest (National Forest) — locality lies within · 1.2M acres
- Butterfly Valley Botanical Area (National Scenic Byway) — 3.8 mi, 099° E
- Bucks Lake Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 4.3 mi, 240° SW · 24k acres
- Mount Pleasant Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 6.5 mi, 224° SW
- Pacific Crest Trail National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 6.8 mi, 208° SW · 1,886 acres
- Plumas County Museum (Museum) — 8.8 mi, 132° SE
- Vehicle (Historic Ruins) — 9.5 mi, 353° N
- Lassen National Forest (National Forest) — 10.9 mi, 346° N · 1.1M acres
- California State Lands Commission (State Resource Management Area) — 11.0 mi, 184° S
- Feather, California Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 13.1 mi, 162° S · 24k acres
- Lookout Rock (Viewpoint) — 13.1 mi, 190° S
- Chester-Lake Almanor Museum (Museum) — 21.7 mi, 338° N
- Feather Falls Scenic Area (National Scenic Byway) — 22.1 mi, 207° SW
- Frank C. Reilly Museum (Museum) — 23.8 mi, 169° S
- Plumas-Eureka State Park (State Park) — 24.4 mi, 129° SE
- Mammoth Mill (Historic Ruins) — 26.5 mi, 133° SE
- Pioneer Ski Area of America (Monument) — 26.9 mi, 132° SE
- Lassen Volcanic National Park (National Park) — 29.4 mi, 341° N · 107k acres
- Lassen Volcanic Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 29.4 mi, 341° N · 79k acres
- Terminal Geyser (Attraction) — 32.1 mi, 330° NW
- Downie Chapter 1249 (Monument) — 34.3 mi, 158° S
- Yuba Theatre (Theatre) — 34.3 mi, 158° S
- Downieville Museum (Museum) — 34.3 mi, 158° S
- Devils Kitchen (Attraction) — 34.9 mi, 327° NW
- Western Pacific Railroad Museum (Museum) — 34.9 mi, 115° SE
- Lassen County Arts Council (Gallery) — 35.0 mi, 038° NE
- Sierra Buttes Fire Lookout (Monument) — 37.1 mi, 142° SE
- Bumpass Hell (Attraction) — 37.8 mi, 323° NW
- Phantom Falls (Attraction) — 38.4 mi, 223° SW
- Merrill Amphitheater (Theatre) — 39.0 mi, 021° N
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About This Twain Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Twain, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.020167, -121.071903. 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 Twain and Plumas County.
Detailed location data for Twain includes the ZIP code (95984), 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 Twain is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
