Midpines California Map

About Midpines, California

Midpines is a locality in Mariposa County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 160. The population density is 15.7 people per km². Midpines is located at 37.5444°N, 119.9205°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95338.

Midpines rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley where the Sierra Nevada foothills begin their gentle ascent. It lies 35.1 miles east-north-east of Merced, CA (from Merced, CA: bearing 61°T), and is situated 4.8 miles north-north-east of Mariposa. The landscape here is a study in resilience, a mix of hardy chaparral clinging to dry, ochre slopes and the stoic presence of ponderosa pines and live oaks that dot the higher ground. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries the dry, sweet scent of sun-baked earth and resin, a fragrance that seems to deepen as the shadows lengthen. The Merced River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through the valley floor, its banks a verdant contrast to the more arid slopes, offering a lifeline and a subtle, constant murmur. The economy of Midpines has long been tied to the land and its abundant natural resources, a legacy that traces back to its early days as a logging and agricultural hub. While the timber industry has waned, the spirit of self-reliance and connection to the earth persists, now largely channeled into a growing tourism sector drawn by the proximity to Yosemite National Park’s grandeur. Many residents also find work in the hospitality and service industries, catering to the steady stream of visitors who pause in Midpines on their journey to the iconic granite cliffs and giant sequoias. The town itself is a collection of homes, small businesses, and roadside stops, a place where the pace of life is dictated more by the arc of the sun and the flow of the river than by the ticking of a clock.

About This Midpines Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Midpines, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.54438, -119.920451. 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 Midpines and Mariposa County.

Detailed location data for Midpines includes the ZIP code (95345), 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 Midpines is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.