Loyalton is located in the northeastern part of the Sierra Valley, the largest sub-alpine valley in the west. The Valley is part of the continental crust that was dropped by the same faulting that raised the Sierra Nevada.

What is the loneliest town in America?

Boasting a remote location in the Sierra Valley and a tiny population of just 729, Loyalton is officially known as "The Loneliest Town In America".

Where is the most unpopulated place in the US?

In the lower 48 mainland, the place furthest from a road - and therefore the remotest spot on the United States mainland - is in the Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.