Amador County

Amador County is an administrative unit in the Sierra Nevada of California, lying between rolling hills and forested mountain ranges. The landscape shifts from valleys planted with grapevines and river corridors to higher elevations covered in pine forests.

This administrative unit was created in 1854 from parts of two neighboring districts after gold discoveries drew many settlers. The name honors a Spanish-speaking rancher who searched for the precious metal in the region.

Wineries across this area invite visitors to taste red wines in tasting rooms and walk through old vine plantings. Several towns preserve wooden buildings from the mining era that now house shops and small museums.

Public bus lines connect the main towns and provide links to neighboring counties. Schedules and stops are available online or at local town halls.

One of the local mines reached extraordinary depths and ranked among the deepest gold excavations on the continent. Visitors can still see hoisting equipment and shaft buildings that tell the story of this underground work.

Location: California

Inception: 1854

Capital city: Jackson

Shares border with: El Dorado County, Calaveras County, Alpine County, San Joaquin County, Sacramento County

Website: http://co.amador.ca.us

GPS coordinates: 38.44000,-120.66000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:39