Phoenix Lake California Map

About Phoenix Lake, California

Phoenix Lake is a locality in Tuolumne County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,794. The population density is 157.1 people per km². Phoenix Lake is located at 38.0059°N, 120.3070°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95370.

Phoenix Lake rests in a gentle embrace of Sierra Nevada foothills, where the air carries the crisp scent of pine and the earth a rich, loamy perfume. It lies 39.0 miles east-north-east of Riverbank, CA (from Riverbank, CA: bearing 61°T), and is situated 4.4 miles east-north-east of Sonora. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of evergreen and deciduous trees, descend towards the shimmering expanse of the lake itself, its surface often reflecting the boundless blue of the California sky or the fiery hues of sunset. Boulder-strewn slopes rise behind the water, a testament to the region's geological past, while scattered ponderosa pines, their bark like puzzle pieces of cinnamon and ochre, stand sentinel against the horizon. The landscape here feels ancient and untamed, a wilder beauty that whispers of granite and granite-born soil, where sunlight filters through the dense canopy in shifting patterns of emerald and gold. This tranquil corner of Tuolumne County has a history deeply rooted in the earth's bounty, with echoes of the Gold Rush still resonating in the surrounding terrain. Though mining has long since waned, the spirit of resourcefulness persists, now channeled into forestry and a burgeoning tourism industry that draws visitors to its natural splendor. Phoenix Lake, a vital water source for the region, also serves as a beloved recreation spot, its shores offering quiet coves and sun-drenched clearings for picnickers and anglers alike. The local economy, while not bustling with industrial might, possesses a sturdy resilience, sustained by the hardy souls who appreciate the rugged charm and peaceful cadence of life in these foothills.

About This Phoenix Lake Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Phoenix Lake, 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 Phoenix Lake and Tuolumne County.

Detailed location data for Phoenix Lake includes the ZIP code (95370), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Tuolumne County (Sonora), and school district assignment (Sonora Union High 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 Phoenix Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.