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Pinecrest California Map

Explore Pinecrest, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Pinecrest, California

How to Use This Pinecrest, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Pinecrest, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Pinecrest.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Pinecrest
State	California (CA)
County	Tuolumne County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	39.162673
Longitude	-120.968278
Population	480
Density	8.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	95945, 95364
Area Code	530, 408, 669
County Seat	Sonora

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About Pinecrest, California

Pinecrest is a locality in Tuolumne County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Pinecrest is located at 39.1627°N, 120.9683°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 95945, 95364.

Pinecrest emerges as a rugged enclave defined by the persistent, cold currents of the North Fork Tuolumne River that carve through the landscape. It lies 51.5 miles south of South Lake Tahoe, CA (from South Lake Tahoe, CA: bearing 180°T), and is situated 19.7 miles east-southeast of White Pines. The air here holds a crisp, resinous quality, chilled by the elevation and filtered through the dense conifers of the Stanislaus National Forest, which envelopes the entire region in a blanket of deep, shadowed green. To the east, the jagged, distant silhouettes of the Sierra Nevada loom against the horizon, providing a stark boundary to the wilderness. Pinecrest Lake remains the central pivot of the geography, its surface often reflecting the stillness of the surrounding timberland, while the nearby Aspen Meadow offers a subtle, grassy contrast to the dense, verticality of the forest floor. The light at dusk here possesses a peculiar, amber clarity, catching the needles of the pines and turning the dark bark into a charcoal velvet before the evening chill descends.

Pinecrest functions as a quiet bastion of mountain recreation, its character shaped by the legacy of logging and the seasonal migration of those seeking the solace of the high country. The local economy persists through a delicate balance of tourism and the stewardship of the Stanislaus National Forest, drawing visitors who find a singular peace in the rhythm of the woods and the quietude of the lake. Historically, the area grew from the necessity of timber management and the subsequent development of mountain retreats, leaving a footprint that respects the terrain rather than imposing upon it. Life in Pinecrest moves with the deliberate pace of the seasons, where the primary concerns are the cycle of the snowmelt and the preservation of the clear, mountain air. The presence of the North Fork Tuolumne River ensures a constant, low-frequency hum of moving water, a sound that threads through the daily existence of those who maintain this forested sanctuary.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Old Bear River Bridge (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 167° S
Adam Ryan Preserve (Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 255° W
North Fork American Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 4.1 mi, 149° SE · 4,161 acres
Tahoe National Forest (National Forest) — 4.4 mi, 337° NW · 895k acres
Heritage Museum (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 169° S
Auburn State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 4.5 mi, 152° SE
Bear River Fishing Access (State Recreation Area) — 4.6 mi, 192° S
Cascade Canal Access Trail (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 344° N
North Fork American, California Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 5.8 mi, 121° SE · 12k acres
Dutch Flat/indian Hill Research Natural Area Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 6.1 mi, 091° E
California State Lands Commission (State Resource Management Area) — 6.2 mi, 099° E
North Star Museum (Museum) — 6.3 mi, 300° NW
Chinese Railroad Workers (Monument) — 6.4 mi, 079° E
Wells Fargo vault (Historic Ruins) — 6.9 mi, 124° SE
Iowa Hill Fire (Historic Ruins) — 7.0 mi, 124° SE
Firehouse Number 1 Museum (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 339° N
Mystic Theater (Theatre) — 7.4 mi, 339° N
Deadmans Flat Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 7.5 mi, 314° NW
South Yuba River State Park (State Park) — 11.6 mi, 355° N
Edwards Crossing (Attraction) — 11.6 mi, 356° N
Illinois Bar (Attraction) — 11.8 mi, 001° N
Emerald Pool (Attraction) — 12.1 mi, 344° N
China Dam (Attraction) — 12.1 mi, 344° N
West Diggins Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 14.3 mi, 009° N
Eldorado National Forest (National Forest) — 14.3 mi, 154° SE · 703k acres
Giant Indian Statues (Public Artwork) — 18.5 mi, 198° S
General Gomez Arts (Gallery) — 18.9 mi, 196° S
Placer County Museum (Museum) — 19.3 mi, 198° S
Bernard House (Museum) — 19.6 mi, 197° S
Granite Chief Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 31.5 mi, 085° E · 28k acres

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