Please note: Nord is the name of several things in Chico.
Nord Avenue is a main thoroughfare in Chico. It extends in two non-collinear segments one of which is designated as Highway 32. This segment extends from the bridge over Big Chico Creek to West East Avenue. Highway 32 changes names from Walnut Street to Nord Avenue as it crosses the creek.
The other lesser known segment of Nord Avenue extends from West East Avenue on the east side of the railroad tracks north to Bell Road. This segment is more commonly known as Old Nord Avenue.