Ione California Map
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Interactive Map of Ione, California
| City | Ione |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Amador County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 38.362862 |
| Longitude | -120.947685 |
| Population | 5,141 |
| Density | 433.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 95640 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| County Seat | Jackson |
| School District | Amador County Unified School District |
About Ione, California
Ione is a locality in Amador County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,141. The population density is 433.4 people per km². Ione is located at 38.3629°N, 120.9477°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Ione is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 95640.Ione reveals itself through the steady, quiet flow of the Sutter Creek as it winds through the low-lying plains of the interior. It lies 21.0 miles east-northeast of Galt, CA (from Galt, CA: bearing 71°T), and is situated 8.6 miles west of Jackson. The landscape around Ione is defined by a sun-bleached character, where golden grasses cover the earth and shadows stretch long across the open fields. Beyond the immediate terrain, the silhouette of the Sierra Nevada marks the distant horizon, anchoring the wide expanse of the sky. To the north, the trees of Mount Zion State Forest provide a darker contrast to the sprawling scrubland and the nearby depression of Hicks Gulch. Water remains a quiet presence in the vicinity, particularly at Preston Reservoir, which holds the stillness of the afternoon heat.
Ione carries the weight of a past built upon the extraction of earth and the endurance of early settlers who recognized the value beneath their feet. The local economy shifted from the early intensity of mining to a reliance on agriculture and the operational requirements of regional facilities. Clay and coal once defined the industrial output here, grounding the prosperity of Ione in the very soil that supports the current grazing lands. Modern life continues to adapt to these historical rhythms, balancing the quietude of rural commerce with the practical needs of the surrounding valley. The land remains productive, reflecting a cycle of labor that has persisted since the first foundations were laid in the dust.
The cultural identity of Ione is marked by a deliberate pace, punctuated by the simple, enduring presence of Train Park where the community gathers under the open sky. Landmarks in the area serve as quiet reminders of a heritage that values persistence over spectacle, maintaining a character that feels both grounded and distinct. While the town remains a modest hub, it has seen the passage of notable figures like the writer and poet Edwin Markham, who spent his formative years in the region. Local events foster a sense of continuity, drawing people together in a way that honors the specific traditions of the interior landscape. Life in Ione moves with the slow, deliberate change of the seasons, untouched by the frantic pace of more crowded centers.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Perry Earl Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 174° S
- Iron Ivan (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 131° SE
- Howard Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 138° SE
- Ione Manzanita Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 4.7 mi, 333° NW
- Ione Tertiary Oxisol Soil Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 5.9 mi, 152° SE
- Rancho Seco Recreational Area (Local Recreation) — 7.0 mi, 263° W
- Claypipers Theatre (Theatre) — 7.4 mi, 043° NE
- Camanche Reservoir (Local Recreation) — 7.4 mi, 191° S
- The Old Schoolhouse, Drytown (Attraction) — 7.4 mi, 044° NE
- Historic Joseph H. Thomas House (Attraction) — 7.7 mi, 059° NE
- Keystone Mine (Historic Ruins) — 7.7 mi, 060° NE
- 3 Fish Studios (Gallery) — 7.7 mi, 060° NE
- Sutter Gold Mine (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 066° NE
- Sutter Creek Theatre (Theatre) — 8.1 mi, 075° E
- Kennedy Gold Mine (Attraction) — 9.1 mi, 088° E
- Change House Museum and Gift Shop (Museum) — 9.1 mi, 088° E
- Tailing Wheel No. 1 (Historic Ruins) — 9.3 mi, 089° E
- Impound Dam Overlook (Viewpoint) — 9.4 mi, 090° E
- Amador County Museum (Museum) — 9.5 mi, 095° E
- Local (Gallery) — 9.8 mi, 033° NE
- Michigan Bar Historical Marker (Monument) — 10.1 mi, 327° NW
- Mokelumne River (Wild & Scenic River) — 12.6 mi, 105° E · 2,737 acres
- Chew Kee Store (Museum) — 14.1 mi, 046° NE
- Shenandoah Valley Museum (Museum) — 15.6 mi, 036° NE
- Sobon Estate Museum (Museum) — 15.7 mi, 042° NE
- North Fork Mokelumne River (Wild & Scenic River) — 17.7 mi, 086° E · 2,970 acres
- Eldorado National Forest (National Forest) — 25.0 mi, 050° NE · 703k acres
- Stanislaus National Forest (National Forest) — 25.6 mi, 078° E · 901k acres
- Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.0 mi, 268° W · 7,119 acres
- Mokelumne Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 41.2 mi, 076° E · 104k acres
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About This Ione Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ione, California. Coordinates: 38.362862, -120.947685. 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 Ione includes the ZIP code (95640), telephone area code (530), county seat of Amador County (Jackson), and school district assignment (Amador County Unified 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. |
