Franklin California Map

About Franklin, California

Franklin is a locality in Sacramento County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,392. The population density is 1427.4 people per km². Franklin is located at 38.3791°N, 121.4544°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95348.

Franklin unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle sweep of the Sacramento Valley. It lies 4.9 miles west-south-west of Elk Grove, CA (from Elk Grove, CA: bearing 245°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south-south-west of Florin. The land here is a study in muted greens and sun-baked ochres, where broad fields stretch towards a horizon often softened by a haze that catches the afternoon light. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like old storytellers, dot the periphery, offering shade to the quiet roads that meander through the agricultural heart of this place. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of drying grasses and the promise of fertile soil, a subtle invitation to linger and breathe deeply. The history of Franklin is intimately tied to the bounty of its land, a legacy woven from the fertile soil that has supported generations of farmers. This region, long a vital agricultural hub, still echoes with the industry that defined its growth, with orchards and vineyards forming a patchwork quilt across the terrain. While the precise origins are a whisper on the wind, the enduring character of Franklin speaks of resilience and a deep connection to the cycles of nature. The quiet rhythm of its days is punctuated by the passage of agricultural machinery and the distant murmur of life along the nearby waterways, suggesting a community that values its roots and the enduring strength of its heritage.

About This Franklin Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Franklin, 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 Franklin and Sacramento County.

Detailed location data for Franklin includes the ZIP code (95348), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Sacramento County (Sacramento), and school district assignment (Elk Grove Unified 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 Franklin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.