Mariposa California Map

About Mariposa, California

Mariposa is a locality in Mariposa County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,137. The population density is 115.0 people per km². Mariposa is located at 37.4849°N, 119.9663°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95338.

Mariposa unfolds like a weathered map where the Sierra Nevada foothills begin their dramatic ascent, a place where the air itself seems to hold the scent of sun-baked pine needles and the distant murmur of granite. It lies 31.0 miles east-north-east of Merced, CA (from Merced, CA: bearing 66°T), and is situated 8.1 miles east-north-east of Catheys Valley. The landscape here is one of rugged beauty, with rolling hills painted in ochre and sagebrush, giving way to steeper slopes that cradle the town. Oak trees, gnarled and ancient, stand sentinel, their branches reaching out like arthritic fingers against a sky that shifts from the pale blue of morning to the deep indigo of twilight. The Mariposa Creek, a ribbon of cool, clear water, snakes through the valley, its banks lined with willows that sway with a quiet grace, reflecting the ever-changing light. The history of Mariposa is deeply etched into its very bones, a legacy of the Gold Rush that brought fortune seekers and shaped its character into something both resilient and enduring. This was the heart of the gold country, and the echoes of that frenzied past can still be felt in the sturdy, historic buildings that line the main thoroughfare, many bearing the patina of a bygone era. The local economy, once fueled by the glittering promise of gold, now finds its sustenance in the steady draw of tourism, drawn by the proximity to Yosemite National Park, and in the quiet hum of local businesses that serve the needs of its residents. The annual Mariposa Storytelling Festival, a gathering that celebrates the oral traditions of the region, offers a glimpse into the enduring cultural heart of this mountain community, a place where stories, like the creek, continue to flow.

About This Mariposa Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mariposa, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.484938, -119.966284. 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 Mariposa and Mariposa County.

Detailed location data for Mariposa includes the ZIP code (95338), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Mariposa County (Mariposa), and school district assignment (Mariposa 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 Mariposa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.