Yosemite National Park California Map

About Yosemite National Park, California

Yosemite National Park is a locality in Mariposa County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,982. The population density is 2.0 people per km². Yosemite National Park is located at 37.8651°N, 119.5383°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95389.

Yosemite National Park rises from the Sierra Nevada foothills, a grand amphitheater of granite and sky. It lies 64.7 miles north-east of Merced, CA (from Merced, CA: bearing 53°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-north-east of Yosemite Valley. The air here carries the sharp, clean scent of pine and damp earth, a constant invitation to breathe deeply. Vast meadows, carpeted in wildflowers during the spring and summer months, lie cradled between colossal cliff faces that seem to scrape the very heavens. Waterfalls, mere silver threads from afar, become roaring torrents up close, their spray a cool mist that kisses the skin. Sunlight, when it penetrates the dense canopy of ancient sequoias and ponderosa pines, falls in luminous shafts, illuminating the forest floor in shifting patterns, as if the very light itself were alive. The sheer scale of the landscape is humbling, a testament to forces far older and grander than human reckoning. The story of Yosemite National Park is deeply intertwined with the discovery and preservation of its unparalleled beauty. Long before it was designated a national park, this land was home to indigenous peoples, who left whispers of their presence in ancient trails and timeless traditions. The mid-19th century saw an influx of explorers and settlers drawn by the promise of gold, and later, by the awe-inspiring grandeur of the valley itself, which ignited a conservation movement that would ultimately safeguard this treasure for generations. The local economy, once driven by logging and mining, has transformed, now revolving almost entirely around the steady stream of visitors who come to witness its wonders, supporting lodges, guide services, and a gentle, enduring rhythm of life centered on the park's natural splendor.

About This Yosemite National Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Yosemite National Park, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.8651, -119.5383. 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 Yosemite National Park and Mariposa County.

Detailed location data for Yosemite National Park includes the ZIP code (95389), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Mariposa County (Mariposa), 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 Yosemite National Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.