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Mariposa County
is home of the developed portions of Yosemite National
Park, a large agricultural area in the western quarter
devoted to livestock raising and a middle section of
residential, commercial and light industrial development.
Mixed into the rangeland one will find vineyards,
olive groves and a mixture of small ranches, homes
and historic mining camps. The middle quarter of the
county stretches from Coulterville on the north to the
county seat of Mariposa in the middle, to the Madera
County line on the south. This segment of the county
is served by state Highway 49 which connects the
majority of the historic mining camps. Cutting across
the county, dividing it in half from west to east, is the
All Year Highway to Yosemite, State Route 140. Access
the northern part of Mariposa County, State Route 132
also passes through many historic mining areas from
La Grange in Stanislaus County, to Don Pedro with its
two recreation lakes, a fine refurbished golf course,
many beautiful homes and recreation opportunities, on
to the l849 town of Coulterville. Coulterville has the
reputation of being
one of the most
unspoiled gold
rush towns on the
Mother Lode.
Hornitos Jail
Mariposa County
Chamber of Commerce
5158 Highway 140
PO Box 425
Mariposa CA 95338
(209) 966-2456
Fax (209) 966-4193
www.mariposachamber.org
mariposachamber@sti.net
Toll Free (866) HALFDOME
Yosemite / Mariposa
County Tourism Bureau
PO Box 967
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-4551
www.homeofyosemite.com
www.yosemitemariposa.com
All area codes are 209 unless noted
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Photos used in this publication were graciously provided by:
Ira Estin, Charlie Phillips, Leroy Radanovich, and Howard Weamer
California State Mining & Mineral Museum
Home of the famous Fricot Nugget, a rare 13-lb. gold specimen!
? See fantastic gold and mineral crystals from around the world.
? California's official State Mineral Collection, since 1880.
? Marvel at rare gold and gemstones from California.
? Glimpse the life of a gold rush miner in our mine tunnel!
? Explore California's geology, history and mineral wealth.
2 miles South of Mariposa
on Historic Hwy. 49
May - October:
Open 7 days
November - April:
Closed Tuesdays
Gift Shop - Kids Activities - We Rock!
www.parks.ca.gov (209) 742-7625
" Your introduction to California's Gold Country?
Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce ? www.mariposachamber.org
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Overview of Mariposa County