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History Abounds

Grinding holes in Foresta, California. (Photo courtesy of Dave Conway.)
Pastoral Settings

Number 9 Road running through lush green Spring fields in Catheys Valley.
Field of Flowers

Hillside display of clarkia flowers off of Highway 49 South. (Photo courtesy of Dave Conway.)
Quiet Splendor

Tenaya Lake, located in Mariposa County within the borders of Yosemite National Park. (Photo courtesy of the Yosemite - Mariposa County Tourism Bureau.)

Sheriff's Office Releases Crime Statistics for 2019

Despite challenges, the Mariposa County Sheriff's Office continues to see reductions in many types of criminal activity. Read on...
New Tool for Businesses Now Available

The ZoomProspector tool consolidates data from a variety of sources to allow current and prospective businesses to better understand local demographics, spending habits, work force and real estate. Read on...
County Receives Approximately $800,000 for Forest Health

The Mariposa County Resource Conservation District has secured $3.4 million for large scale fuel reduction projects. Approximately $800,000 of those funds will be used for County tree mortality project cleanup efforts. Full RCD Press Release
Mariposa County Receives $6.29 Million Grant for Downtown Renovations

Mariposa County has received a $6.29 million resiliency grant to improve and replace parking, road, lighting and utility infrastructure in downtown Mariposa. Read on...
Notification of Upcoming Road Work......

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January 2020

Wed, Jan 22

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting Conduct a Public Study Session/Workshop with the J...
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Fri, Jan 24

Planning Commission
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Tue, Jan 28

Board of Supervisors Meeting
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History

When California was formed in 1850, Mariposa County was one of the original 27 counties and covered one-fifth of the state. The County was reapportioned to create all of parts of 11 other counties giving rise to the nickname the “Mother of Counties.”

Living Here

With no incorporated cities (or stop lights), people either live in rural areas or in one of our many charming communities. They also enjoy varied outdoor recreational opportunities as the terrain ranges from grassy rolling hills to alpine-like mountains.

Present Day

Today, our county is known for friendly citizens who greet or play host to the large number of visitors who come from around the world. We are also known for our festivals and fun spirit which are enjoyed by visitors and locals, alike.