Meadow Vista California Map

About Meadow Vista, California

Meadow Vista is a locality in Placer County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,162. The population density is 244.4 people per km². Meadow Vista is located at 39.0010°N, 121.0219°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95722.

Meadow Vista spreads across rolling foothills, a patchwork of sun-baked grasslands and stands of oak and pine that hold the afternoon heat. It lies 16.4 miles east-north-east of Lincoln, CA (from Lincoln, CA: bearing 62°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north-north-east of Auburn. The air, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries the dry, sweet scent of wild sage and sun-warmed earth, a fragrance that clings to the weathered fences and the dusty roads winding through the landscape. Here, the hills aren't imposing mountains, but soft, rounded forms that catch the light, their slopes often a muted gold in the summer months. The sky overhead is a vast, almost impossibly blue canvas, interrupted only by the occasional hawk circling on unseen currents. This region of Placer County has a history etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of those who worked the land. Once, the promise of gold drew prospectors, but it was the fertile soil that ultimately held settlers, fostering orchards and vineyards that still dot the periphery of Meadow Vista. The local economy, while diversified, retains a connection to its agricultural roots, with farmers' markets still a gathering place for neighbors. There are no towering universities or bustling metropolises here; instead, the rhythm of life is dictated by the seasons and a deep-seated sense of self-reliance, a quiet strength that defines Meadow Vista.

About This Meadow Vista Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Meadow Vista, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.001008, -121.021889. 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 Meadow Vista and Placer County.

Detailed location data for Meadow Vista includes the ZIP code (95722), telephone area code (530), county seat of Placer County (Auburn), and school district assignment (Placer Hills Union 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 Meadow Vista is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.