Kit Carson California Map

About Kit Carson, California

Kit Carson 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. Kit Carson is located at 38.6707°N, 120.1135°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95644.

Kit Carson lies within the vast expanse of the Eldorardo National Forest, a place where the land itself feels ancient and untamed. It lies 19.4 miles south-southwest of South Lake Tahoe, CA (from South Lake Tahoe, CA: bearing 201°T), and is situated 20.0 miles south-southwest of Lake Tahoe. The Silver Fork American River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, rushes past the edges of Kit Carson, its sound a constant murmur against the quiet of the surrounding woodland. The terrain here is a mix of dense evergreen forest and occasional open meadows, the air carrying the crisp scent of pine needles and damp earth. Distant, hazy outlines of the Sierra Nevada mountains can be glimpsed on the clearest of days, a majestic backdrop to the immediate, more intimate landscape of rolling slopes and shadowed ravines. The proximity of Shealor Lakes, a scant two miles away, offers a mirror-like calm to the river’s restless energy, reflecting the deep blue of the California sky. The history of Kit Carson is deeply intertwined with the natural resources of its setting. This locality, part of the Eldorardo National Forest, thrives on a connection to the land that has shaped its identity. The economy here is subtly built around the forest's bounty, with a focus on sustainable timber harvesting and the growing appeal of outdoor recreation. Travelers find a quiet haven, drawn by the promise of hiking trails that wind through the Eldorardo National Forest and the serene beauty of Martin Meadow, a short distance from the river. The legacy of individuals like Kit Carson himself, a figure synonymous with the rugged spirit of the American West, seems to echo in the very air, a reminder of the pioneering days when this land was first explored and settled, fostering a sense of enduring connection to the wild.

About This Kit Carson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kit Carson, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.670742, -120.113521. 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 Kit Carson and Amador County.

Detailed location data for Kit Carson includes the ZIP code (95666), telephone area code (530), 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 Kit Carson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.