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Jackson California Map

Explore Jackson, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Jackson, California

How to Use This Jackson, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Jackson, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Jackson.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Jackson
State	California (CA)
County	Amador County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	38.348802
Longitude	-120.774102
Population	5,019
Density	541.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	95642
Area Code	530
County Seat	Jackson
School District	Amador County Unified School District

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About Jackson, California

Jackson is a locality in Amador County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,019. The population density is 541.0 people per km². Jackson is located at 38.3488°N, 120.7741°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Jackson is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 95642.

Jackson presents a landscape where the North Fork Jackson Creek carves a path through the earth, defining the rhythm of the local terrain. It lies 24.0 miles south of Diamond Springs, CA (from Diamond Springs, CA: bearing 175°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east of Ione. The land surrounding Jackson unfolds in a series of dry, sun-bleached slopes and oak-studded plains that stretch toward the distant Sierra Nevada on the horizon. Two miles away, the quiet basin of New York Ranch Gulch marks a change in the topography, while Tanner Reservoir holds its still water nearby. Seven miles out, the dense growth of Mount Zion State Forest offers a contrast to the open, golden grasses that shimmer under the intense afternoon heat. Within the immediate vicinity, Detert Park provides a localized space for the residents to gather beneath the expansive, cloudless sky.

Gold once dictated the pulse of Jackson, leaving behind a legacy that transformed the local economy from extraction to commerce and regional administration. Early prospectors turned the soil, eventually giving way to a stable community that relies on service sectors and small-scale trade to sustain its quiet prosperity. The industrial spirit of Jackson lingers in the architecture of the older streets, where sturdy structures reflect a time when mining operations dominated the daily labor of the workforce. Today, the economy functions on a smaller, more deliberate scale, supporting those who prefer the steady pace of an inland life. This transition from the frantic search for precious metals to a focused, modern existence defines the current character of the region.

Cultural identity in Jackson thrives on the preservation of its heritage, often celebrated through community gatherings that draw neighbors into the public squares. The local atmosphere is defined by the quality of light at dusk, which casts long, sharp shadows across the historic facades and imparts a deep, amber glow to the surrounding hills. While many individuals have passed through this region, the town maintains a modest profile, valuing the quietude of its daily routines over broader fame. Visitors looking to explore the natural surroundings might venture toward the South Nature Trail, located eight miles away, to experience the stillness of the woodland. Life here moves with a certain gravity, grounded in the immediate reach of the landscape and the simple, enduring connections formed between those who call the area home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Detert Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 349° N
Amador County Museum (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 021° N
Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 004° N
Impound Dam Overlook (Viewpoint) — 0.9 mi, 002° N
Tailing Wheel No. 3 (Historic Ruins) — 1.0 mi, 359° N
Flume Tressel Piers (Historic Ruins) — 1.0 mi, 354° N
Kennedy Gold Mine (Attraction) — 1.4 mi, 345° N
Change House Museum and Gift Shop (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 346° N
Sutter Creek Theatre (Theatre) — 3.4 mi, 333° NW
Mokelumne River (Wild & Scenic River) — 3.6 mi, 129° SE · 2,737 acres
Sutter Gold Mine (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 334° NW
3 Fish Studios (Gallery) — 5.6 mi, 331° NW
Historic Joseph H. Thomas House (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 330° NW
Pardee Reservoir (Local Recreation) — 6.6 mi, 226° SW
The Old Schoolhouse, Drytown (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 326° NW
Claypipers Theatre (Theatre) — 7.7 mi, 326° NW
North Fork Mokelumne River (Wild & Scenic River) — 8.5 mi, 077° E · 2,970 acres
Camanche Reservoir (Local Recreation) — 8.5 mi, 214° SW
Eldorado National Forest (National Forest) — 16.7 mi, 046° NE · 703k acres
Stanislaus National Forest (National Forest) — 16.8 mi, 068° E · 901k acres

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