Volcano, CA
- Elevation
- 2,054 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Tucked into a scenic bowl in the Sierra Nevada foothills, Volcano is a quiet Amador County community with around a hundred residents. What began as a booming 1849 Gold Rush camp has settled into a peaceful, rustic village where 19th-century history remains a part of daily life. The town center features well-preserved historic landmarks, including the St. George Hotel and a local general store that has operated since 1852. Surrounded by pine forests and close to natural highlights like Black Chasm Cavern, Volcano is an easygoing foothill retreat with a strong sense of heritage.
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