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About Cool, California

Cool is a locality in El Dorado County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,400. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Cool is located at 38.8880°N, 121.0162°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95614.

Cool, California, rests within the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, where the dry earth, often dusted with a fine ochre sediment, slopes gently toward the American River. It lies 13.6 miles east-north-east of Rocklin, CA (from Rocklin, CA: bearing 60°T), and is situated 3.3 miles east of Auburn. Oak and chaparral dominate the landscape, their hardy forms adapted to the warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The air here carries the scent of sun-baked pine needles and the faintest whisper of distant water, a constant, subtle reminder of the wildness that presses in. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a remarkable clarity, illuminating the textured bark of the trees and casting long, dramatic shadows that stretch across the undulating terrain. The history of Cool is deeply intertwined with the Gold Rush, a time when prospectors and adventurers were drawn to the rich veins of gold that lay hidden beneath this very soil. Though the feverish rush has long since passed, a spirit of self-reliance and rugged individualism still defines the local character, a legacy of those early pioneers. Today, the economy of Cool is a more modest affair, with a scattering of small businesses catering to residents and the occasional visitor. The proximity to the American River offers opportunities for recreation, drawing those who seek the cool embrace of its waters or the quiet contemplation of its banks.

About This Cool Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cool, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.888025, -121.016225. 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 Cool and El Dorado County.

Detailed location data for Cool includes the ZIP code (95614), telephone area code (530), county seat of El Dorado County (Placerville), and school district assignment. 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 Cool is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.