Twin Lakes California Map

About Twin Lakes, California

Twin Lakes is a locality in Mono County, California, United States. Twin Lakes is located at 38.1538°N, 119.3497°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93517.

Twin Lakes lies cradled in a high Sierra basin, a place where the air itself feels thinned and sharp, carrying the scent of pine and the cool breath of glacial water. It lies 73.3 miles south-south-east of Carson City, NV (from Carson City, NV: bearing 162°T), and is situated 18.4 miles north-west of Lee Vining. Granite peaks, their shoulders dusted with snow even in summer, stand sentinel over the twin bodies of water, reflecting a sky so vast and blue it seems to hum. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: rugged, ancient rock softened by the gentle sway of aspens and the vibrant green of meadows that carpet the lower slopes. Sunlight, when it breaks through the high mountain cirrus, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the scattered pines and the stony, uneven ground. The water itself, a deep, almost indigo hue, offers a stark, cool invitation against the warm, earthy tones of the surrounding terrain. The history of Twin Lakes is etched not in grand edifices but in the quiet endurance of its natural resources and the hardy souls who have sought sustenance here. For generations, the lakes have been a vital artery, first for indigenous peoples and later for prospectors drawn by whispers of gold in the surrounding mountains. While the boom times of mining have long since faded, a different kind of economy has taken root, one tied to the enduring allure of this alpine paradise. The local businesses hum with the seasonal rhythm of visitors drawn to the fishing, hiking, and the sheer, unadulterated beauty of the Eastern Sierra. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries a stillness that is profound, broken only by the distant call of a bird or the soft murmur of the wind through the trees, a testament to a life lived in closer conversation with the elements.

About This Twin Lakes Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Twin Lakes, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.153787, -119.349694. 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 Twin Lakes and Mono County.

Detailed location data for Twin Lakes includes the ZIP code (93517), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Mono County (Bridgeport), and school district assignment (Santa Cruz City High School District (9-12)). 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 Twin Lakes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.