Coloma California Map

About Coloma, California

Coloma is a locality in El Dorado County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 462. The population density is 42.8 people per km². Coloma is located at 38.7999°N, 120.8902°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95667.

Coloma lies in a valley cupped by low, rolling hills, where the Sierra Nevada foothills begin their ascent towards higher peaks. It lies 13.0 miles north-east of El Dorado Hills, CA (from El Dorado Hills, CA: bearing 53°T), and is situated 8.3 miles north-north-west of Diamond Springs. The American River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, snakes through the landscape, its banks a mosaic of weathered granite, sun-bleached boulders, and tenacious chaparral. Oak and pine trees, their branches reaching out like gnarled fingers, cast shifting patterns of shade across the terrain, and the air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, pine-scented warmth that speaks of arid summers and crisp, clear winters. The light here, as it falls upon the dusty roads and the weathered wooden storefronts, has a peculiar golden quality, as if the very air itself has been imbued with the memory of sunlight. This is the land where California's modern history truly ignited, a place forever marked by the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in 1848. The echoes of that seismic event still resonate through Coloma, though the frantic rush of prospectors has long since faded into the quiet persistence of local life. Today, the economy of Coloma is a gentler affair, tied to the enduring allure of its heritage and the natural beauty of the American River, drawing visitors for whitewater rafting, fishing, and historical exploration. The Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park stands as a tangible link to that pivotal moment, its preserved buildings and exhibits offering a glimpse into the raw, transformative energy that once swept through this valley, a stark contrast to the peaceful, almost sleepy rhythm of the present day.

About This Coloma Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Coloma, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.799901, -120.890216. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Coloma and El Dorado County.

Detailed location data for Coloma includes the ZIP code (95667), telephone area code (530), county seat of El Dorado County (Placerville), and school district assignment (El Dorado Union High School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Coloma is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.