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Explore Sonora, California, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Sonora, CA street map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

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City	Sonora
State	California (CA)
County	Tuolumne
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	37.984091
Longitude	-120.382138
Population	4,919
Density	606.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code(s)	95370
Area Code	408, 669
County Seat	Sonora
School District	Sonora Union High School District

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About Sonora, California

Sonora is a locality in Tuolumne County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,919. The population density is 606.2 people per km². Sonora is located at 37.9841°N, 120.3821°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95370.

Sonora lies in a basin of ochre-dusted hills, a landscape sculpted by the persistent flow of Sonora Creek. It lies 29.5 miles east-northeast of Oakdale, CA (from Oakdale, CA: bearing 59°T), and is situated 4.4 miles west-southwest of Phoenix Lake. The air, especially in the long afternoons of summer, carries a dry, earthy scent, a hint of the golden grasses that will soon turn tinder-dry. The Sierra Nevada mountains, a distant, hazy promise of grandeur, form a soft blue backdrop on the horizon, their peaks a stark contrast to the immediate, more intimate contours of the surrounding terrain. Woods Creek Rotary Park, a verdant ribbon of green, offers a cool respite, its trees a welcome shade against the bright, Pacific-tinted light that filters through the dry air. The history of Sonora is deeply entwined with the earth itself, a narrative etched by the relentless pursuit of gold. This was a place where fortunes were sought and sometimes found, a vibrant hub during the feverish days of the California Gold Rush. Today, the echoes of that era can still be felt, though the economy has shifted, now drawing strength from a more varied agricultural base and the steady hum of local commerce. Dragon Gulch, a nearby valley, whispers of the geological forces that shaped this land, while the waters of O'Neil Reservoir, a mere three miles distant, offer a more tranquil reflection than the boisterous creeks of old. Sonora retains a character that is both resilient and welcoming, a testament to its enduring spirit.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Veterans Memorial Military Museum (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 329° NW
Tuolumne County Museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 264° W
Woods Creek Rotary Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 235° SW
Dunlavy Field (Stadium) — 0.5 mi, 326° NW
49'er Rotary Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 086° E
Stanislaus Other (National Forest) — 0.5 mi, 242° SW · 2 acres
Nissenan Manzanita Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 0.9 mi, 236° SW
Jamestown Branch Jail (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 227° SW
Springfield Armory/School/Store (Historic Ruins) — 3.1 mi, 327° NW
Me-Wuk Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 3.1 mi, 357° N
Historic Fallon House Theater (Theatre) — 3.6 mi, 343° N
Stanislaus National Forest (National Forest) — 3.6 mi, 015° N · 901k acres
New Melones (Resource Management Area) — 3.8 mi, 293° NW
Tuolumne Park and Recreation District (Local Recreation) — 4.3 mi, 102° E
California State Lands Commission (State Resource Management Area) — 5.7 mi, 348° N
National Recreation Area (Nature Reserve) — 6.3 mi, 273° W
Covers Apple Ranch (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 6.7 mi, 099° E
Moaning Caverns Adventure Park (Attraction) — 7.4 mi, 322° NW
Willow Creek Lounge (Theatre) — 7.8 mi, 095° E
Heisler #2 Steam Engine (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 102° E
Tuolumne City Memorial Museum (Museum) — 8.1 mi, 101° E
Mark Twain Bret Harte Trail - Chinese Camp (Monument) — 8.3 mi, 199° S
Tuolumne, California Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 8.4 mi, 133° SE · 8,379 acres
Red Hills Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 8.9 mi, 208° SW
Vallecito Western Mine (Monument) — 9.9 mi, 319° NW
Murphys (Monument) — 11.4 mi, 338° N
Eastwood Ravine Trestle Bridge (Historic Ruins) — 11.9 mi, 219° SW
Mercer Caverns (Attraction) — 12.7 mi, 336° NW
Yosemite Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 27.0 mi, 090° E · 704k acres
Yosemite National Park (National Park) — 27.0 mi, 090° E · 743k acres

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