Forest Meadows California Map

About Forest Meadows, California

Forest Meadows is a locality in Calaveras County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,623. The population density is 145.1 people per km². Forest Meadows is located at 38.1680°N, 120.4055°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95247.

Forest Meadows lies cradled by the Sierra Nevada foothills, a scatter of homes and ranches where the air hums with the murmur of unseen creeks and the scent of pine needles baking in the sun. It lies 41.5 miles north-east of Riverbank, CA (from Riverbank, CA: bearing 44°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-south-west of White Pines. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of evergreen and oak, give way to steeper slopes that ascend towards more rugged terrain, their surfaces a rough tapestry of granite outcroppings and chaparral. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar honeyed quality, softening the sharp edges of the landscape and casting long, languid shadows that stretch across the dusty roads. A quietude pervades Forest Meadows, broken only by the distant call of a hawk or the contented lowing of cattle, an invitation to pause and breathe in the expansive, unhurried spirit of the place. The history of Forest Meadows is a story whispered by the land itself, echoing the gold rush era and the hardy souls who sought their fortunes in the surrounding hills. Though the feverish days of prospecting have long since faded, the legacy of those early settlers remains in the resilient spirit of the residents and the enduring agricultural roots of the region. Ranching and timber have long been the lifeblood of Forest Meadows, providing a steady, if modest, economy that grounds the community in its connection to the earth. Small, independent businesses, like the general store that doubles as a social hub and the family-run apiary whose honey is prized locally, form the economic backbone, reflecting a deep-seated commitment to self-reliance and neighborly support that defines the character of Forest Meadows.

About This Forest Meadows Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Forest Meadows, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Forest Meadows and Calaveras County.

Detailed location data for Forest Meadows includes the ZIP code (95247), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Calaveras County (San Andreas), and school district assignment (Bret Harte 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 Forest Meadows is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.