Meadow Vista California Map
Explore Meadow Vista, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Meadow Vista, California
| City | Meadow Vista |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Placer County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 39.001718 |
| Longitude | -121.037582 |
| Population | 3,263 |
| Density | 238.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 95722 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| County Seat | Auburn |
| School District | Placer Hills Union Elementary School District |
About Meadow Vista, California
Meadow Vista is a locality in Placer County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,263. The population density is 238.6 people per km². Meadow Vista is located at 39.0017°N, 121.0376°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95722.Meadow Vista occupies a high, sun-drenched plateau where the air holds the dry, resinous perfume of ponderosa pines and toasted manzanita. It lies 5.8 miles northeast of North Auburn, CA (from North Auburn, CA: bearing 34°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north-northeast of Auburn. Wooley Creek carves a quiet, serpentine path through the rugged terrain nearby, its seasonal flow a rhythmic pulse against the backdrop of the undulating foothills. To the east, the jagged, snow-dusted silhouette of the Sierra Nevada looms on the horizon, a constant reminder of the formidable barrier that shaped regional migration. Residents often find solace in the immediate proximity of Placer Hills Park, an expanse that offers a sanctuary of oak savanna and golden grasses, while the nearby waters of Lake Combie provide a reflective, sapphire stillness that mirrors the expansive sky.
Meadow Vista emerged from the rugged persistence of those seeking fortune or homesteads in the interior, leaving behind the frantic pace of the lowlands for the quietude of these elevations. The local economy persists as a blend of small-scale agriculture and residential living, far removed from the clamor of industrial centers, with the memory of the past lingering in the nearby Probable Donner Trail. Explorers occasionally venture toward the distant, thundering descent of Codfish Falls, or gaze toward the basin of Christian Valley, where the light shifts from brilliant amber to a deep, bruised violet at dusk. Life in Meadow Vista maintains a deliberate, measured cadence, defined less by the velocity of modern commerce and more by the enduring stability of the land itself.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Combie Reservoir (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 321° NW
- Placer Hills Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 107° E
- Meadow Vista Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 132° SE
- Placer Nature Center (State Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 251° W
- Auburn State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 3.6 mi, 100° E
- Laursen South (Conservation Area) — 3.9 mi, 272° W
- 1. Welcome To Canyon View Preserve! (Viewpoint) — 4.9 mi, 189° S
- Bear River Fishing Access (State Recreation Area) — 5.0 mi, 023° NE
- Harvego Bear River Preserve (Conservation Area) — 5.3 mi, 279° W
- Giant Indian Statues (Public Artwork) — 6.8 mi, 197° S
- General Gomez Arts (Gallery) — 7.2 mi, 193° S
- Placer County Museum (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 196° S
- Bernard House (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 195° S
- McCann Stadium (Stadium) — 7.9 mi, 194° S
- Heritage Museum (Museum) — 8.1 mi, 034° NE
- North Fork American Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 9.2 mi, 039° NE · 4,161 acres
- Eldorado National Forest (National Forest) — 9.3 mi, 111° E · 703k acres
- Old Bear River Bridge (Monument) — 9.9 mi, 025° NE
- North Fork American, California Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 11.4 mi, 049° NE · 12k acres
- Tahoe National Forest (National Forest) — 11.5 mi, 083° E · 895k acres
- Iowa Hill (Monument) — 11.9 mi, 053° NE
- Wells Fargo vault (Historic Ruins) — 11.9 mi, 053° NE
- Stevens Trail (Monument) — 12.0 mi, 052° NE
- North Star Museum (Museum) — 14.3 mi, 353° N
- Old Bird's Store (Tahoe NF) (Historic Ruins) — 14.9 mi, 080° E
- Lincoln Theatre Company (Arts Centre) — 15.6 mi, 241° SW
- The Stage (Theatre) — 15.6 mi, 241° SW
- Mystic Theater (Theatre) — 18.1 mi, 003° N
- Firehouse Number 1 Museum (Museum) — 18.1 mi, 003° N
- Southwind Labradors (Attraction) — 21.9 mi, 175° S
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About This Meadow Vista Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Meadow Vista, California. Coordinates: 39.001718, -121.037582. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
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).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
