Knights Ferry California Map

About Knights Ferry, California

Knights Ferry is a locality in Stanislaus County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 64. The population density is 82.9 people per km². Knights Ferry is located at 37.8197°N, 120.6721°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95361.

Knights Ferry lies at a confluence of slow-moving water and sun-baked earth, a place where the Stanislaus River, a deep sapphire ribbon, has patiently etched its path through the rolling hills of the Sierra foothills. It lies 15.5 miles east-north-east of Riverbank, CA (from Riverbank, CA: bearing 68°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east-north-east of East Oakdale. Oak woodlands, their venerable branches reaching like arthritic fingers towards the sky, dominate the landscape, punctuated by the occasional scrubby chaparral that clings tenaciously to the drier slopes. The air here carries a dry, dusty perfume, a blend of sun-warmed pine needles and the faint, sweet scent of wild sage, especially potent in the late afternoon when the golden light slants across the terrain, softening the rugged contours. Even on a still day, a sense of quiet animation persists, the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth and the distant hum of cicadas weaving a subtle soundtrack to this sun-drenched corner of California. The history of Knights Ferry is intrinsically linked to the river that defines it, a vital artery for trade and travel during the Gold Rush era. Its most enduring landmark, the iconic covered bridge, a testament to robust 19th-century engineering, still spans the Stanislaus, a graceful arc of timber that has weathered floods and the passage of countless wagons and automobiles. The local economy, once driven by mining and agriculture, now leans more towards the quiet rhythms of recreation and small-scale farming, with vineyards and orchards dotting the surrounding hillsides. The spirit of the place is one of enduring resilience, a community that has adapted to the ebb and flow of time while cherishing the natural beauty and the tangible remnants of its pioneering past, a character palpable in the unhurried greetings exchanged on its single main street.

About This Knights Ferry Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Knights Ferry, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.81965, -120.672149. 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 Knights Ferry and Stanislaus County.

Detailed location data for Knights Ferry includes the ZIP code (95361), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Stanislaus County (Modesto), and school district assignment (Knights Ferry Elementary 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 Knights Ferry is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.