Jackson California Map

About Jackson, California

Jackson is a locality in Amador County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,048. The population density is 545.4 people per km². Jackson is located at 38.3488°N, 120.7741°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95642.

Jackson, a place where the Sierra Nevada foothills begin their dramatic ascent, unfolds with a character shaped by the rugged contours of the land. It lies 28.6 miles south-east of El Dorado Hills, CA (from El Dorado Hills, CA: bearing 144°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east of Ione. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, sun-baked warmth that softens the edges of the granite outcroppings and the scattered pines. Rolling hills, dusted with the muted greens of chaparral and the ochre of dry grass, give way to steeper inclines that hint at the wilder country beyond, a landscape that feels both ancient and perpetually on the cusp of change. The sky overhead is a vast, luminous dome, its blue depth a constant presence, occasionally broken by the slow, deliberate flight of a hawk. This locality, Jackson, carries the indelible imprint of its Gold Rush origins, a history that still whispers from the weathered facades of its historic downtown buildings. The economy, once fueled by the relentless pursuit of placer gold, now finds its pulse in the surrounding agricultural lands, where vineyards stretch across the slopes, yielding wines that capture the sun's intensity. Local traditions, born from hardy pioneers and sustained by a close-knit community, are evident in the quiet hum of everyday life, a pace that allows for a deeper appreciation of the natural beauty and the enduring spirit of this Amador County jewel. The distinctive scent of pine needles, warmed by the persistent California sun, often mingles with the subtle aroma of ripening grapes, a fragrant testament to Jackson's enduring connection to the earth.

About This Jackson Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Jackson, 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 Jackson and Amador County.

Detailed location data for Jackson includes the ZIP code (95642), telephone area code (530), county seat of Amador County (Jackson), and school district assignment (Amador County 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 Jackson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.