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Kirkwood.

Its Census reference point is in Northern Sierra Subalpine Forests, within Sierra Nevada. Meyers lies about 10.2 miles north of Kirkwood by reference-point distance.

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

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Kirkwood Mountain Resort in the summer — California
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Kirkwood Mountain Resort in the summer — California

Photo & credit
Kirkwood Mountain Resort in the summer.jpg

Ian McKellar from Alameda, CA, USA · Kirkwood in the summer

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THE SETTINGNorthern Sierra Subalpine Forests
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYAlpine County · Amador County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Kirkwood on the map

THE KIRKWOOD LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Northern Sierra Subalpine Forests setting.

Kirkwood CDP has 4.36 square miles of land in Alpine County, Amador County. Its Census reference point is in Northern Sierra Subalpine Forests, within Sierra Nevada.

A high mountain block slopes west toward California's Central Valley and drops sharply on its eastern side. Granite landscapes, glacial basins and elevation-dependent conifer forests are prominent regional features.

Regional context: Sierra Nevada ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

One place name. 2 county geographies.

Kirkwood intersects 2 county geographies: Alpine County, Amador County. A Kirkwood mailing address alone cannot choose the right record office; use the county and parcel identifier on the tax bill or deed.

Alpine CountyAmador County

Kirkwood by land and water

The Census records 0.98 square miles of water within Kirkwood, or 18.3% of its total area. It is 13.5 percentage points higher than the 4.8% recorded for California. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Kirkwood CDP has 1.7 times the land area of nearby Meyers CDP (2.5 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Kirkwood land.

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

01

Start with the right county for Kirkwood

Which of Alpine County, Amador County appears on the tax bill? Save that county’s parcel number along with the street or map location. A city name by itself is not sufficient for this cross-county place.

02

Read the Northern Sierra Subalpine Forests setting

Northern Sierra Subalpine Forests belongs to Sierra Nevada. Is the acreage on the western slope, an eastern mountain front or a high basin, and is year-round physical access documented?

03

Check the route, beyond Meyers

Meyers is 10.2 miles north of the Kirkwood 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.

Kirkwood 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 KIRKWOOD

USGS National Map

Begin at 38.6893° N, 120.0550° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Kirkwood ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Alpine

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 Alpine ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Amador

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 Amador ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Kirkwood 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

Northern Sierra Subalpine Forests

Explore the agency mapping behind the Sierra Nevada 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 Kirkwood.

Meyers lies about 10.2 miles north of Kirkwood by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Kirkwood in context

NSEWMeyers · 10.2 miles1Markleeville · 12.5 miles2Alpine Village · 14.7 miles3Bear Valley · 15 miles4Mesa Vista · 15.9 miles5South Lake Tahoe · 17 miles6OUTER RING: 17 MILES
  1. 1
    Meyers10.2 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Markleeville12.5 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Alpine Village14.7 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Bear Valley15 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Mesa Vista15.9 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    South Lake Tahoe17 mi · city
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 Kirkwood
land questions.

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

Which county records apply to a Kirkwood parcel?+

Kirkwood intersects 2 county geographies: Alpine County, Amador County. A Kirkwood mailing address alone cannot choose the right record office; use the county and parcel identifier on the tax bill or deed.

Is every Kirkwood property in Northern Sierra Subalpine Forests?+

No. Northern Sierra Subalpine Forests is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Kirkwood 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 Meyers as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 10.2 miles north of Kirkwood’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 Kirkwood?+

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.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Kirkwood.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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