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City	Lotus
State	California (CA)
County	El Dorado
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	38.801568
Longitude	-120.90855
Population	480
Density	8.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code(s)	95651
Area Code	530
County Seat	Placerville

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About Lotus, California

Lotus is a locality in El Dorado County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Lotus is located at 38.8016°N, 120.9086°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95651.

Lotus rests in a landscape shaped by the persistent flow of Shingle Creek, a waterway that carves its path through the terrain with a quiet, determined grace. It lies 7.7 miles northwest of Placerville, CA (from Placerville, CA: bearing 310°T), and is situated 8.9 miles northwest of Diamond Springs. The surrounding valley, known as Granite Canyon, offers a sense of enclosure, its contours suggesting the ancient forces that shaped this inland territory. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present atmospheric haze, casts a warm, almost buttery light across the land, illuminating the textures of dry grasses and scrubby vegetation that cling to the slopes. The air here, far from the coast, carries the scent of warmed earth and pine, a distinctly terrestrial perfume. This particular stretch of land is a vital artery within the South Fork American River, a protected waterway whose ecological significance is palpable. The history of Lotus is intertwined with the ebb and flow of human activity along this river system, a narrative that has seen periods of resourcefulness and adaptation. The local economy, though modest, draws from the region's natural endowments, with a quiet industry that respects the character of the land. Travelers might find the nearby Monroe Ridge Trail a place to connect with the more rugged aspects of the landscape, offering a perspective on the enduring wildness that persists even in proximity to human settlement.

Nearby Outdoor Places

South Fork American River (Wild & Scenic River) — locality lies within · 5,570 acres
Henningsen Lotus Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 001° N
Sutter's Mill Site (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 081° E
Pine Hill Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 4.8 mi, 242° SW
Pine Hill Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 5.3 mi, 239° SW
Eldorado National Forest (National Forest) — 5.7 mi, 092° E · 703k acres
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 5.8 mi, 253° W
Folsom Lake (State Recreation Area) — 6.6 mi, 253° W
Traverse Creek Botanical Special Interest Area Botanical Area (National Scenic Byway) — 6.6 mi, 046° NE
El Dorado Historical Museum (Museum) — 6.7 mi, 143° SE
Salmon Falls Ranch (Conservation Area) — 6.7 mi, 259° W
Placerville Art Gallery (Gallery) — 7.7 mi, 131° SE
Art Studio 360 (Gallery) — 7.7 mi, 131° SE
Volution Gallery (Gallery) — 7.7 mi, 131° SE
Sigwarts Opera House (Theatre) — 7.7 mi, 131° SE
California State Lands Commission (State Resource Management Area) — 8.4 mi, 092° E
Zentgraf House (Monument) — 8.9 mi, 224° SW
Pleasant Grove House State Historic Landmark (Monument) — 9.4 mi, 220° SW
Southwind Labradors (Attraction) — 9.4 mi, 212° SW
Wild Fig Orchard (Viewpoint) — 10.3 mi, 303° NW
McCann Stadium (Stadium) — 10.8 mi, 305° NW
Placer County Historical Museum (Museum) — 10.8 mi, 305° NW
Bernard House (Museum) — 10.9 mi, 305° NW
Cameron Park CSD Pool (Attraction) — 11.0 mi, 208° SW
Fairchild Park Indian Grinding Rocks (Historic Ruins) — 11.4 mi, 233° SW
Giant Indian Statues (Public Artwork) — 11.5 mi, 309° NW
Tahoe National Forest (National Forest) — 14.7 mi, 024° NE · 895k acres
Norcal Aquarium And Wildlife Center (Aquarium) — 15.5 mi, 228° SW
The American River Water Education Center (Museum) — 15.5 mi, 246° SW
North Fork American, California Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 21.3 mi, 005° N · 12k acres

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