town.volcano

Volcano CA is registered Historical Landmark & the first observatory in California was constructed here in 1860. Stanislaus National Forest nearby has views of ancient volcanoes. The geological Sierra Nevada Mountains, close to the Sonora Pass Hwy. 108. Indian Grinding Rock Park (aka Indian Grinding Stone) State Historical Park is in this vicinity. Great Gold Country camping all around here! Gorgeous country with lotsa geology.

elevation: 2053'

population: 85

zip code: 95689

Mountain

terrain:
mountain foothills with oaks & pines

location:
Amador County
E of Jackson
on Hwy 49 near jct Hwy 88

recreation:

backpacking

camping

fishing

hiking

horseback riding

parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

Indian Grinding Rock SHP

El Dorado National Forest

Stanislaus National Forest

Central Sierra Nevada Forests Map Set

volcano campgrounds

Indian Grinding Rock Campground
Dimond-O Campground
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Pipi Campground - El Dorado

description:
small mining town on the edge of the Sierras in Historic Gold Country

nearby towns:
Plymouth
Amador City
Sutter Creek
Jackson
Pioneer

local links:

Historic Gold Country
Black Chasm Cavern

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Carson-Iceberg Wilderness Map

Stanislaus National Forest Map

Sierra Nevada Topo Map

Rock Creek OHV Map

El Dorado National Forest Map

Mokelumne Wilderness Map

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