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| City | Big Oak Flat |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Tuolumne |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 37.823539 |
| Longitude | -120.258246 |
| Population | 480 |
| Density | 8.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95305 |
| Area Code | 408, 669 |
| County Seat | Sonora |
Big Oak Flat 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. Big Oak Flat is located at 37.8235°N, 120.2582°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95305.
Big Oak Flat rests in a landscape shaped by the ancient Sierra Nevada, its dry grasses and scattered oaks speaking of a land that endures the sun’s generous, unyielding gaze. It lies 32.4 miles east of Oakdale, CA (from Oakdale, CA: bearing 83°T), and is situated 4.7 miles west-southwest of Pine Mountain Lake. The air here carries the scent of pine needles and dry earth, a perfume that clings to the dusty roads and the sturdy, low-slung buildings. To the west, the land falls away in a series of rounded hills, their slopes a mosaic of gold and muted green, hinting at the vastness of California’s inland country. The sky overhead is a deep, unending blue, a canvas for the slow drift of clouds that promise little in the way of rain during the long, warm months. Cobbs Creek, a thin ribbon of water, and the slightly larger expanse of Priest Reservoir lie close by, their presence a quiet counterpoint to the arid beauty of the surrounding terrain. The history of Big Oak Flat is as deeply rooted as the trees that give it its name, a story intertwined with the gold rush and the hardy souls who sought their fortune in these hills. While the feverish days of panning for gold have largely passed, the spirit of resourcefulness remains, now channeled into the local economy that centers around timber, tourism, and the steady hum of everyday life. Grizzly Gulch, a nearby ravine, whispers tales of a wilder past, a stark contrast to the more organized paths like Ponderosa Way that now guide travelers through the region. The proximity to Mary Laveroni Community Park offers a shared space for residents, a testament to the enduring desire for connection in this expansive, sun-drenched corner of California.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Big Oak Flat, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.823539, -120.258246. 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 Big Oak Flat and Tuolumne County.
Detailed location data for Big Oak Flat includes the ZIP code (95305), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Tuolumne County (Sonora), 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 Big Oak Flat is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |