Barton California Map

About Barton, California

Barton is a locality in Amador County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Barton is located at 38.4546°N, 120.5302°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 92284.

Barton resides in a landscape shaped by the persistent, sun-baked earth of California's interior. It lies 22.6 miles southeast of Diamond Springs, CA (from Diamond Springs, CA: bearing 137°T), and is situated 0.2 miles north-northwest of Buckhorn. The land around Barton is a study in muted ochres and dusty greens, where low, rounded hills roll away towards the horizon, their slopes often brushed with the tawny hues of dry grasses during the warmer months. The air here carries the scent of sun-warmed chaparral and the subtle perfume of distant pine from the Mount Zion State Forest, an eight-mile whisper to the north. Close by, the waters of Tiger Creek Reservoir shimmer, a placid mirror reflecting the vast, unblemished sky, while Antelope Creek carves its gentle path, a silver thread through the often-parched terrain. In the distance, the formidable Sierra Nevada range stands as a jagged, blue promise on the clearest of days, a stark contrast to the immediate, more intimate contours of Barton’s immediate surroundings. The economic pulse of Barton has long been tied to the land and its resources, a legacy that echoes in its quiet streets and the enduring spirit of its people. Historically, this region has drawn sustenance from the fertile pockets that can be coaxed from the earth, and while the agricultural rhythms may have shifted, a connection to the soil remains. The proximity to Skull Flat, a two-mile expanse that speaks of geological history, hints at the deeper stories embedded in the very bedrock of Barton. Though not directly on the coast, the spirit of resilience that defines many inland Californian communities is palpable here, a quiet determination to thrive amidst the elements. Today, the lifeblood of Barton flows with a steady, unhurried pace, a testament to its enduring place in the broader narrative of the state.

About This Barton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Barton, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.454632, -120.530204. 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 Barton and Amador County.

Detailed location data for Barton includes the ZIP code (95666), telephone area code (530, 714), county seat of Amador County (Jackson), 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 Barton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.