what is the county seat of amador county, ca?
Amador County Amador County is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, it is known as âThe Heart of the Mother Lode,â and lies within the area known in California as the Gold Country. There is a substantial wine-growing industry in the county. Amador County is located approixmately 45 miles southeast of Sacramento and encompasses 605 square miles. The county seat is located in Jackson. Main transportation routes through the county are State Routes 49 and 88.