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Martell.

Its Census reference point is in Northern Sierran Foothills, within Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains. Sutter Creek lies about 1.8 miles north of Martell by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Martell, California · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Martell, California from above

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THE SETTINGNorthern Sierran Foothills
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYAmador County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Martell on the map

THE MARTELL LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Northern Sierran Foothills setting.

Martell CDP has 2.19 square miles of land in Amador County. Its Census reference point is in Northern Sierran Foothills, within Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains.

Oak woodland, chaparral and grassland occupy foothills and low coastal mountains around the Central Valley. Narrow agricultural valleys interrupt this landscape of dry summers and wetter winters.

Regional context: Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Martell and Amador County

Martell is associated with Amador County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Amador County

Martell by land and water

The Census records <0.01 square miles of water within Martell, or 0% of its total area. It is 1.8 percentage points lower than the 1.9% recorded for Amador County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Martell CDP has 81.1% of the land area of nearby Sutter Creek city (2.7 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Martell land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Martell’s place name from its government

Martell is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Martell address as city approval. Amador County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Northern Sierran Foothills setting

Northern Sierran Foothills belongs to Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains. How much of the property is valley bottom compared with hillside, and where is its documented road connection?

03

Check the route, beyond Sutter Creek

Sutter Creek is 1.8 miles north of the Martell reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Martell resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON MARTELL

USGS National Map

Begin at 38.3673° N, 120.8072° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Martell ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Amador

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Amador ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Martell data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Northern Sierran Foothills

Explore the agency mapping behind the Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional California landowner resources

California State Geoportal

Official state geospatial datasets for land, water, boundaries, and environmental research.

California fire-hazard maps

State Fire Marshal information and map access for current Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Martell.

Sutter Creek lies about 1.8 miles north of Martell by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Martell in context

NSEWSutter Creek · 1.8 miles1Jackson · 2.3 miles2Amador City · 3.7 miles3Drytown · 5.9 miles4Mokelumne Hill · 6.8 miles5Ione · 7.6 miles6OUTER RING: 7.6 MILES
  1. 1
    Sutter Creek1.8 mi · city
  2. 2
    Jackson2.3 mi · city
  3. 3
    Amador City3.7 mi · city
  4. 4
    Drytown5.9 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Mokelumne Hill6.8 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Ione7.6 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within California; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Martell
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Martell?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Amador County. Martell’s 2.19 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Martell property in Northern Sierran Foothills?+

No. Northern Sierran Foothills is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Martell boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Sutter Creek as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.8 miles north of Martell’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Martell?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Martell.
Your next chapter.

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