Originally called Logtown, Mariposa was renamed after the Spanish word for butterfly. Gold mining has long been supplanted by tourism; nearby Yosemite Valley attracts hordes of visitors each year, especially during the summer.
Visitor Centers
Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau 5065 Hwy. 140 Mariposa, CA 95338. Phone:(209)966-7081 or (866)425-3366