Coleville California Map

About Coleville, California

Coleville is a locality in Mono County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 284. The population density is 6.9 people per km². Coleville is located at 38.5663°N, 119.5071°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 96107.

Coleville rests in a wide basin, a landscape sculpted by the ancient forces that shaped the Sierra Nevada to the west. It lies 36.1 miles southeast of South Lake Tahoe, CA (from South Lake Tahoe, CA: bearing 134°T), and is situated 25.6 miles south-southeast of Gardnerville Ranchos. The West Walker River, a ribbon of clear, cold water, flows close by, its banks often lined with hardy cottonwood trees whose leaves shimmer like coins in the dry, bright sunlight. To the east, the land opens into wide, arid plains that stretch toward distant, hazy horizons, the sky above a vast, unbroken blue that can feel both immense and intimate. The air here carries the scent of dust and sagebrush, a dry, clean perfume that speaks of open spaces and a sky that rarely weeps. In the distance, the rugged peaks of the Sierra Nevada, some 39 miles away, stand as a constant, silent backdrop, their snow-capped summits a stark contrast to the sun-baked earth below. The story of Coleville is one of hardy settlers drawn by the promise of fertile ground and the steady flow of the West Walker River, a lifeline for agriculture in this high desert climate. The local economy has long been tied to ranching and farming, with ranches dotted across the surrounding Little Antelope Valley, a testament to generations who have coaxed life from this dry earth. The nearby Toiyabe National Forest, a vast expanse of wilderness just a stone's throw away, offers a different kind of draw, attracting hikers and nature enthusiasts to trails like the Silver King Trail, and the cool, cascading waters of Llewellyn Falls, a nine-mile journey from town. The proximity of Topaz Lake, a mere six miles to the north, adds another dimension to the region's natural allure, a shimmering expanse of blue reflecting the endless sky.

About This Coleville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Coleville, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.566299, -119.507112. 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 Coleville and Mono County.

Detailed location data for Coleville includes the ZIP code (96107), telephone area code (530), county seat of Mono County (Bridgeport), and school district assignment (Eastern Sierra 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 Coleville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.