Coarsegold California Map

About Coarsegold, California

Coarsegold is a locality in Madera County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,967. The population density is 96.4 people per km². Coarsegold is located at 37.2622°N, 119.7010°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93614.

Coarsegold rests on the Sierra Nevada foothills, a place where the golden hues of sun-baked grasses meet the deeper greens of scattered oaks, a landscape sculpted by the slow erosion of ancient mountains. It lies 28.7 miles northeast of Madera, CA (from Madera, CA: bearing 44°T), and is situated 5.4 miles south-southwest of Oakhurst. The air here carries a dry, sun-warmed scent, especially as summer deepens, a fragrance of pine needles and dust that settles over the scattered homes and businesses. The land itself rises and falls with a gentle persistence, not the dramatic peaks of higher ranges, but a softer, more enduring undulation that hints at an older, more settled geological past. Even the sky seems to possess a particular clarity, a washed-out sapphire on most days, only occasionally softened by the distant haze of the Central Valley or the faint suggestion of coastal fog that sometimes drifts inland. The history of Coarsegold is as inextricably linked to the earth as its name suggests, a nod to the gold that once shimmered in its streambeds and drew prospectors with dreams of fortune. Though the fevered rush has long since subsided, a spirit of independent endeavor still echoes in the local economy, a blend of small businesses catering to travelers and residents, and a quiet reliance on the surrounding natural resources. It’s a place where the pace of life feels attuned to the changing seasons, less a hurried march and more a deliberate unfolding. The nearby Madera wine country offers a more refined agricultural counterpoint to the wilder foothills, and the proximity to Yosemite National Park draws a steady stream of visitors, imbuing Coarsegold with a unique character – a crossroads where the transient beauty of tourism meets the enduring permanence of the land.

About This Coarsegold Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Coarsegold, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.262169, -119.700983. 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 Coarsegold and Madera County.

Detailed location data for Coarsegold includes the ZIP code (93614), telephone area code (760), county seat of Madera County (Madera), and school district assignment (Yosemite Unified School District). 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 Coarsegold is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.