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Forest Ranch.

Its Census reference point is in Southern Cascades Foothills, within Cascades. Cohasset lies about 4 miles west of Forest Ranch by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Forest Ranch, California
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Forest Ranch, California · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Forest Ranch, California from above

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THE SETTINGSouthern Cascades Foothills
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYButte County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Forest Ranch on the map

THE FOREST RANCH LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Southern Cascades Foothills setting.

Forest Ranch CDP has 13.9 square miles of land in Butte County. Its Census reference point is in Southern Cascades Foothills, within Cascades.

Volcanic mountains, deeply cut stream valleys and glaciated high country define the Cascades. Conifer forests change with elevation, giving way to mountain meadows and rocky alpine terrain.

Regional context: Cascades ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Forest Ranch and Butte County

Forest Ranch is associated with Butte County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Butte County

Forest Ranch by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Forest Ranch, or 0% of its total area. It is 2.4 percentage points lower than the 2.4% recorded for Butte County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Forest Ranch CDP has 55.6% of the land area of nearby Cohasset CDP (25 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Forest Ranch land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Forest Ranch’s place name from its government

Forest Ranch is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Forest Ranch address as city approval. Butte County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Southern Cascades Foothills setting

Southern Cascades Foothills belongs to Cascades. How do the road approach, elevation and slope change between the parcel entrance and the area you want evaluated?

03

Check the route, beyond Cohasset

Cohasset is 4 miles west of the Forest Ranch reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Forest Ranch resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON FOREST RANCH

USGS National Map

Begin at 39.8952° N, 121.6705° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Forest Ranch ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Butte

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Butte ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Forest Ranch data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Southern Cascades Foothills

Explore the agency mapping behind the Cascades context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional California landowner resources

California State Geoportal

Official state geospatial datasets for land, water, boundaries, and environmental research.

California fire-hazard maps

State Fire Marshal information and map access for current Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Forest Ranch.

Cohasset lies about 4 miles west of Forest Ranch by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Forest Ranch in context

NSEWCohasset · 4 miles1Magalia · 6.2 miles2Stirling City · 7.1 miles3Paradise · 10.3 miles4Butte Creek Canyon · 10.6 miles5Concow · 12 miles6OUTER RING: 12 MILES
  1. 1
    Cohasset4 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Magalia6.2 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Stirling City7.1 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Paradise10.3 mi · town
  5. 5
    Butte Creek Canyon10.6 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Concow12 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within California; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Forest Ranch
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Forest Ranch?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Butte County. Forest Ranch’s 13.9 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Forest Ranch property in Southern Cascades Foothills?+

No. Southern Cascades Foothills is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Forest Ranch boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Cohasset as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 4 miles west of Forest Ranch’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Forest Ranch?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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