Welcome to Topaz ...
Topaz is located in Mono County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Topaz, you might consider that their post office opened in 1885.
Topaz is 5,030 feet [1,533 m] above sea level.<2> In other words, the altitude of Topaz is about 1 mile [or ~1½ km] above sea level.
Time Zone: Topaz lies in the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area codes for Topaz: (760) & (442)<3>
The ZIP code for Topaz: 96133<4>
Communities Also Named Topaz ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 7 communities that are also named Topaz - they are located in Arkansas, Idaho (2), Michigan, Missouri, Texas and Utah.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Topaz.
Communities near Topaz ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Topaz.
- Topaz Lake
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Topaz Lake
- Topaz Lake is located in Douglas County (NV)
- Walker
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walker
- Walker is located in Mono County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Walker <5>
- Loope ‑ Historic
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loope
- Loope is located in Alpine County
- Wellington
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wellington
- Wellington is located in Lyon County (NV)
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wellington <5>
- Marklee Village
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marklee Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marklee Village
- Marklee Village is located in Alpine County
- Markleeville
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Markleeville
- Markleeville is located in Alpine County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Markleeville <5>
- Smith
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smith
- Smith is located in Lyon County (NV)
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Smith <5>
- Sonora Junction
(18 miles [29 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sonora Junction
- Sonora Junction is located in Mono County
- Alpine Village
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alpine Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alpine Village
- Alpine Village is located in Alpine County
- Belfort ‑ Historic
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belfort
- Belfort is located in Mono County
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Topaz. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Topaz.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Topaz. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Topaz.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Topaz. See our Newspapers Page for Topaz.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Topaz ...
Looking for more information about Topaz? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Topaz, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Topaz.
Adding Topaz to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Topaz in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Topaz was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Topaz post office opened in 1885.
We also found Topaz in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Topaz.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Topaz. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Mono County: www.monocounty.ca.gov/
The official website for State of California: https://www.ca.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of California's counties, including Mono, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Topaz - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | Area code (442) is an overlay for area code (760). |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Topaz). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Topaz or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |