Explore Diamond Springs, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Diamond Springs |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | El Dorado County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 38.692014 |
| Longitude | -120.838684 |
| Population | 11,345 |
| Density | 263.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 95619, 95667 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| County Seat | Placerville |
| School District | El Dorado Union High School District |
Diamond Springs occupies a landscape where the golden grasses of late summer surrender to the encroaching shade of oak savanna. It lies 2.6 miles south-southwest of Placerville, CA (from Placerville, CA: bearing 200°T), and is situated 9.5 miles east of Cameron Park. The local terrain is defined by the deep, quiet descent into Coon Hollow, where the earth holds the heat of the afternoon long after the sun has dipped low. Weber Creek cuts a steady path through the terrain, its water reflecting the shifting quality of the inland light that defines the region. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the El Dorado Trail, which provides a level passage through the varied topography of this elevated interior plateau. Looking toward the distant horizon, one might catch the faint, jagged silhouette of the Sierra Nevada rising against the sky.
Diamond Springs emerged from the fervor of the mid-nineteenth century, fueled by the search for mineral wealth that defined the early settlement of these hills. The economy eventually transitioned from the intensity of extraction to the steady rhythms of agriculture and local commerce, which anchor the daily life of residents today. While the Blodgett Experimental Forest sits miles away, its presence underscores a regional dedication to the stewardship and study of the timbered lands that surround the basin. Businesses here operate with a deliberate, quiet focus, reflecting a long history of adapting to the cycles of the California interior. The influence of these early years remains visible in the sturdy, functional architecture that still serves as the backbone of the local economy.
Cultural life in Diamond Springs is marked by a communal appreciation for the stillness found in the surrounding woodlands and the open, sun-drenched plains. The El Dorado Trail serves as a primary artery for recreation, inviting those who live here to traverse the landscape on foot or by bicycle. While the region is removed from the high-density urban centers of the coast, it maintains a distinct identity grounded in its proximity to the Monument Trail and the quiet waters of Weber Reservoir. Notable individuals have occasionally passed through or resided in these parts, yet the character of the place is defined more by the collective persistence of its inhabitants than by any single figure. Everyday life here moves at a pace dictated by the seasons, favoring the clarity of a crisp morning over the frantic energy of more populated corridors.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Diamond Springs, California. Coordinates: 38.692014, -120.838684. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Diamond Springs includes the ZIP code (95619, 95667), telephone area code (530), county seat of El Dorado County (Placerville), and school district assignment (El Dorado Union High School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |