Martell California Map

About Martell, California

Martell is a locality in Amador County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 180. The population density is 34.1 people per km². Martell is located at 38.3669°N, 120.7960°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95642.

Martell rests in a landscape sculpted by the Sierra Nevada foothills, where chaparral and scattered pines cling to the rugged terrain. It lies 26.9 miles south-east of El Dorado Hills, CA (from El Dorado Hills, CA: bearing 145°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east of Ione. The air here carries a dry, sun-baked scent, particularly in the late afternoon when the light slants low, casting long shadows that deepen the creases of the land. Oak woodlands, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, dominate the lower slopes, giving way to more resilient scrub as the ground rises. The silence is often broken only by the rustle of wind through dry grasses or the distant call of a hawk circling overhead, a testament to the wildness that still holds sway in this corner of Amador County. The history of Martell is deeply entwined with the Gold Rush, though its own story is less about the frenzied extraction of ore and more about the steady, persistent work that followed. Early settlers carved out a life here, their endeavors shaping the modest economy that relies on a blend of agriculture, particularly vineyards producing robust Zinfandel and other varietals, and the quiet servicing of the surrounding rural communities. The local character is one of resilient self-sufficiency, a quiet pride in the land and the enduring spirit of those who chose to make Martell their home. While no grand monuments mark its past, the very fabric of the place, the weathered fences, the stoic ranch houses, and the enduring agricultural practices, speak volumes of its enduring legacy.

About This Martell Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Martell 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 Martell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.