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Diamond Springs California Map

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CityDiamond Springs
StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyEl Dorado County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezonePacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)
Latitude38.692014
Longitude-120.838684
Population11,345
Density263.2 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Codes95619, 95667
Area Code530
County SeatPlacerville
School DistrictEl Dorado Union High School District

About Diamond Springs, California

Diamond Springs is a locality in El Dorado County, California, United States. It has a population of 11,345. The population density is 263.2 people per km². Diamond Springs is located at 38.6920°N, 120.8387°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 95619, 95667.

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.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • El Dorado Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 354° N
  • El Dorado Historical Museum (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 006° N
  • Placerville Art Gallery (Gallery) — 3.2 mi, 038° NE
  • Art Studio 360 (Gallery) — 3.2 mi, 038° NE
  • Sigwarts Opera House (Theatre) — 3.2 mi, 039° NE
  • Volution Gallery (Gallery) — 3.3 mi, 039° NE
  • Lumsden Park (Local Park) — 3.9 mi, 057° NE
  • South Fork American River (Wild & Scenic River) — 4.9 mi, 009° N · 5,570 acres
  • North Fork Cosumnes River Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 4.9 mi, 166° S
  • Unknown Park (Local Park) — 5.1 mi, 245° SW
  • Pine Hill Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 6.2 mi, 252° W
  • Eldorado Other (National Forest) — 6.6 mi, 055° NE · 179 acres
  • Eldorado National Forest (National Forest) — 7.0 mi, 017° N · 703k acres
  • Pine Hill Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 8.0 mi, 281° W
  • Sutter's Mill Site (Monument) — 8.2 mi, 339° N
  • California State Lands Commission (State Resource Management Area) — 8.6 mi, 033° NE
  • Southwind Labradors (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 267° W
  • Twin Bridges Swimming Hole (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 122° SE
  • Cameron Park CSD Pool (Attraction) — 9.2 mi, 256° W
  • Pleasant Grove House State Historic Landmark (Monument) — 9.8 mi, 272° W
  • Zentgraf House (Monument) — 10.0 mi, 277° W
  • Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 10.6 mi, 299° NW
  • Shenandoah Valley Museum (Museum) — 10.7 mi, 162° S
  • Folsom Lake (State Recreation Area) — 11.5 mi, 299° NW
  • Sobon Estate Museum (Museum) — 11.9 mi, 158° S
  • Fairchild Park Indian Grinding Rocks (Historic Ruins) — 12.9 mi, 273° W
  • Chew Kee Store (Museum) — 13.6 mi, 162° S
  • Norcal Aquarium And Wildlife Center (Aquarium) — 15.5 mi, 260° W
  • Livermore Community Park (Stadium) — 16.9 mi, 262° W
  • Claypipers Theatre (Theatre) — 17.4 mi, 183° S

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About This Diamond Springs Map Page

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 generatedAugust 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.