Buck Meadows
Census-designated place in Mariposa County, California
Buck Meadows is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mariposa County, California, with 21 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,015 ft (919 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Greeley Hill, 4.6 miles SW.
- 21residents (2020 Census)
- 3,015 ftelevation · 919 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 39 / sq mipopulation density
- 95311ZIP code
About Buck Meadows
Buck Meadows (formerly Hamilton's and Hamilton's Station) is a census-designated place in Mariposa County, California, United States. The community is located 2 miles (3 km) east-northeast of Smith Peak, at an elevation of 2,910 feet (890 m). The population was 21 at the 2020 census.
Buck Meadows lies just south of the Tuolumne County line. It is on State Route 120, 11 miles (18 km) east of Groveland. The ZIP Code for this community is shared with Groveland (95321), and wired telephones work out of Groveland's telephone exchange with numbers following the format (209) 962-xxxx.
The area is named for Buck's Meadow 37°48′43″N 120°07′07″W which lies at the corner of SR120 and Smith Station Road. According to The Big Oak Flat Road, a variant name for the area was Hamilton's Station. This may have referred to the name of a stagecoach stop.
2.5 miles (4.0 km) east of U.S.F.S. Buck Meadows Fire Station, "Rim of the World" overlooks the canyon containing the South Fork of the Tuolumne River.
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Buck Meadows had 21 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21 |
|---|---|
| Density | 39 per sq mi (15 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Buck Meadows at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Mariposa County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 21 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.54 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,015 ft (919 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8070° N, 120.0752° W |
| ZIP code | 95311 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0608716 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Buck Meadows
- Greeley Hill4.6 mi SW
- Pine Mountain Lake6.8 mi NW
- Coulterville9.3 mi SW
- Groveland9.3 mi W
- Tuolumne City13.9 mi NW
- Bear Valley16.4 mi S
- Soulsbyville16.9 mi NW
- Mono Vista17.8 mi NW
- Twain Harte18.1 mi NW
- Mi-Wuk Village18.2 mi N
- El Portal18.2 mi SE
- East Sonora18.4 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Buck Meadows
What county is Buck Meadows in?
Buck Meadows is in Mariposa County, California.
What is the population of Buck Meadows, CA?
21 people lived in Buck Meadows at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Buck Meadows, CA?
The ZIP code of Buck Meadows is 95311.
What is the elevation of Buck Meadows?
3,015 feet (919 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Buck Meadows?
Greeley Hill (4.6 mi), Pine Mountain Lake (6.8 mi), Coulterville (9.3 mi), Groveland (9.3 mi), Tuolumne City (13.9 mi).
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