Mineral King California Map

About Mineral King, California

Mineral King is a locality in Tulare County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 180. The population density is 1.0 people per km². Mineral King is located at 36.4508°N, 118.5948°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93262.

Mineral King is a high alpine valley cradled by the granite teeth of the Sierra Nevada. It lies 35.5 miles north-east of Porterville, CA (from Porterville, CA: bearing 41°T), and is situated 17.2 miles east of Three Rivers. The air here is sharp and thin, carrying the scent of pine needles and the distant murmur of snowmelt. Giant sequoias, ancient sentinels of this quiet domain, stand in solemn groves, their colossal trunks a testament to centuries of patient growth, while meadows unfurl like emerald carpets between steep, scree-laden slopes that plunge towards the valley floor. The Kaweah River, a ribbon of glacial blue, tumbles and churns through the landscape, its voice a constant, vital presence, and the sunlight, when it breaks through the high peaks, possesses a crystalline clarity, illuminating every rugged contour of this remote sanctuary. This secluded pocket of Tulare County, once the domain of prospectors chasing veins of silver and gold, now finds its character shaped by its profound connection to the natural world. The legacy of its mining past is subtle, a whisper in the names of forgotten claims and the occasional weathered remnant of a cabin. Today, Mineral King’s economy is intrinsically tied to the wilderness it inhabits, drawing visitors who seek solace and adventure in its dramatic scenery. The valley floor, once a bustling hub for miners, now hosts a scattering of rustic cabins and a campground, a modest infrastructure that allows for immersion without intrusion. Its remoteness is its charm, a deliberate departure from the clamor of more accessible destinations, fostering a sense of quiet communion with the vastness of the Sierra Nevada.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mineral King, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.450775, -118.594816. 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 Mineral King and Tulare County.

Detailed location data for Mineral King includes the ZIP code (93262), telephone area code (661), county seat of Tulare County (Visalia), and school district assignment. 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 Mineral King is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.