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Placerville California Map

Explore Placerville, 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 Placerville, California

How to Use This Placerville, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Placerville, 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 Placerville.

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	Placerville
State	California (CA)
County	El Dorado County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	38.729625
Longitude	-120.798546
Population	10,747
Density	710.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	95667
Area Code	530
County Seat	Placerville
School District	El Dorado Union High School District

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About Placerville, California

Placerville is a locality in El Dorado County, California, United States. It has a population of 10,747. The population density is 710.5 people per km². Placerville is located at 38.7296°N, 120.7985°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Placerville is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 95667.

Placerville emerges from the landscape as a rugged settlement defined by the persistent flow of Hangtown Creek, which carves its way through the local terrain. It lies 2.6 miles north-northeast of Diamond Springs, CA (from Diamond Springs, CA: bearing 20°T), and is situated 8.3 miles east of Rescue. The topography here is characterized by the deep, narrow expanse of Cedar Ravine, creating a sense of intimacy within the hills. High above the horizon, the distant Sierra Nevada provides a jagged backdrop that catches the soft, amber light of the setting sun. Residents find respite in the local greenery of Rotary Park, where the atmosphere remains quiet and grounded. The air carries a dry, earthy scent, reminding visitors that they are far from the damp influence of any coast, living instead among the oak savanna that stretches across the interior.

Placerville traces its origins to the frantic energy of the gold rush, a period that fundamentally shaped the local economy and architectural spirit. While the initial search for precious minerals defined the early years, the economy eventually shifted toward diverse industries, including timber harvesting and agriculture. The nearby Blodgett Experimental Forest continues to serve as a hub for silviculture research, emphasizing a long-standing relationship between the people and the land. Commerce in Placerville now relies on a blend of local retail, services, and tourism that honors the legacy of those who first broke the soil. Travelers often seek out the Mosquito Trail for a glimpse into the rugged paths that once connected these isolated settlements to the wider world.

Cultural life in Placerville thrives on a sense of historical continuity, anchored by the well-preserved structures that line the main thoroughfare. Notable landmarks include the historic bell tower, which stands as a silent observer of the daily rhythms that define the area. The community gathers for local events that celebrate the harvest and the changing seasons, maintaining traditions that have persisted for generations. While the town remains quiet, it counts individuals like the famous author Thomas Kinkade among its former residents, whose work often reflected the warm, glowing aesthetic found in these hills. Life in Placerville moves with a deliberate, steady cadence that values the preservation of its distinct heritage over the rapid pace of modern expansion.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Volution Gallery (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 255° W
Sigwarts Opera House (Theatre) — 0.1 mi, 237° SW
Art Studio 360 (Gallery) — 0.2 mi, 246° SW
Placerville Art Gallery (Gallery) — 0.2 mi, 246° SW
Rotary Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 170° S
El Dorado Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 067° NE
Lumsden Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 099° E
El Dorado Historical Museum (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 260° W
South Fork American River (Wild & Scenic River) — 2.6 mi, 332° NW · 5,570 acres
Inst. Of Forest Genetics Experimental Area (Recreation Easement) — 2.7 mi, 078° E
Eldorado Other (National Forest) — 3.5 mi, 069° E · 179 acres
Eldorado National Forest (National Forest) — 4.0 mi, 005° N · 703k acres
California State Lands Commission (State Resource Management Area) — 5.3 mi, 029° NE
North Fork Cosumnes River Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 6.5 mi, 153° SE
Sutter's Mill Site (Monument) — 7.2 mi, 315° NW
Pine Hill Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 8.3 mi, 266° W
Twin Bridges Swimming Hole (Attraction) — 8.9 mi, 144° SE
Southwind Labradors (Attraction) — 11.3 mi, 255° W
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 11.7 mi, 282° W
Cameron Park CSD Pool (Attraction) — 12.1 mi, 247° SW
Pleasant Grove House State Historic Landmark (Monument) — 12.2 mi, 260° W
Zentgraf House (Monument) — 12.2 mi, 263° W
Folsom Lake (State Recreation Area) — 12.6 mi, 284° W
Shenandoah Valley Museum (Museum) — 12.8 mi, 175° S
Sobon Estate Museum (Museum) — 13.8 mi, 170° S
Fairchild Park Indian Grinding Rocks (Historic Ruins) — 15.1 mi, 263° W
Chew Kee Store (Museum) — 15.7 mi, 172° S
Morrisonville (Theatre) — 17.4 mi, 119° SE
Leoni House (Attraction) — 17.7 mi, 118° SE
Wild Fig Orchard (Viewpoint) — 18.0 mi, 306° NW

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