El Dorado County Map, California
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El Dorado County, California
El Dorado County stretches from the Sacramento Valley to the Sierra Nevada. It’s where gold fever first hit California. These days, it’s better known for wine than nuggets.
Highway 50 cuts through the heart of the county, leading up to South Lake Tahoe. The El Dorado wine region has vineyards with views that rival the wine itself.
The Eldorado National Forest offers great camping spots. And if you watched “Lady Bird,” you might recognize some locations because they filmed scenes here.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | El Dorado County |
| County Seat | Placerville |
| Population | Approximately 200,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Placerville, South Lake Tahoe, Cameron Park, El Dorado Hills, Diamond Springs |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 50, State Route 49, State Route 193 |
| FIPS Code | 06-017 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,808 square miles (Land: 1,707 sq mi, Water: 101 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Placer County (North), Douglas County, Nevada (Northeast), Alpine County (Southeast), Amador County (South), Sacramento County (Southwest) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Standard Time (PST) |
| State | California |
| Coordinates | 38.7424° N, 120.4358° W |
| Etymology | Spanish for “The Golden” referring to the Gold Rush era |
| Major Landmarks | Lake Tahoe, Eldorado National Forest, California Trail Interpretive Center |
| Website | El Dorado County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
El Dorado County Topographic Map
This topographic map shows the terrain rising from western foothills to the Sierra Nevada mountains and Lake Tahoe Basin. Visualize the elevation changes of El Dorado County with our zoom tool.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
El Dorado County Satellite Map
Forest density increases visibly from west to east in this satellite perspective. Lake Tahoe’s brilliant blue waters catch the eye in the northeastern corner.
OUTLINE MAP
El Dorado County Blank Map
This blank map shows El Dorado County’s elongated shape extending from the Central Valley to Lake Tahoe. The simple outline emphasizes the county’s position along the Sierra Nevada range.
Neighboring Counties
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