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Lake Davis.

Its Census reference point is in Northeastern Sierra Mixed Conifer-Pine Forests, within Sierra Nevada. Portola lies about 2.3 miles south of Lake Davis by reference-point distance.

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

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THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Lake Davis, California · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Lake Davis, California from above

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THE SETTINGNortheastern Sierra Mixed Conifer-Pine Forests
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYPlumas County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Lake Davis on the map

THE LAKE DAVIS LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Northeastern Sierra Mixed Conifer-Pine Forests setting.

Lake Davis CDP has 5.44 square miles of land in Plumas County. Its Census reference point is in Northeastern Sierra Mixed Conifer-Pine 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

Lake Davis and Plumas County

Lake Davis is associated with Plumas 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.

Plumas County

Lake Davis by land and water

The Census records <0.01 square miles of water within Lake Davis, or 0.1% of its total area. It is 2.2 percentage points lower than the 2.3% recorded for Plumas County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Lake Davis CDP has 1 times the land area of nearby Portola city (5.41 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Lake Davis land.

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

01

Separate Lake Davis’s place name from its government

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

02

Read the Northeastern Sierra Mixed Conifer-Pine Forests setting

Northeastern Sierra Mixed Conifer-Pine 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 Portola

Portola is 2.3 miles south of the Lake Davis 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.

Lake Davis 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 LAKE DAVIS

USGS National Map

Begin at 39.8524° N, 120.4584° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Lake Davis ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Plumas

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 Plumas ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Lake Davis 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

Northeastern Sierra Mixed Conifer-Pine 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 Lake Davis.

Portola lies about 2.3 miles south of Lake Davis by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Lake Davis in context

NSEWPortola · 2.3 miles1Beckwourth · 2.4 miles2Delleker · 3.2 miles3Iron Horse · 5.1 miles4Mabie · 6.9 miles5Gold Mountain · 7.1 miles6OUTER RING: 7.1 MILES
  1. 1
    Portola2.3 mi · city
  2. 2
    Beckwourth2.4 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Delleker3.2 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Iron Horse5.1 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Mabie6.9 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Gold Mountain7.1 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 Lake Davis
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 Lake Davis?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Plumas County. Lake Davis’s 5.44 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Lake Davis property in Northeastern Sierra Mixed Conifer-Pine Forests?+

No. Northeastern Sierra Mixed Conifer-Pine Forests is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Lake Davis 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 Portola as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.3 miles south of Lake Davis’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 Lake Davis?+

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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Your land in Lake Davis.
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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