Milton is an unincorporated community in Calaveras County, California. It lies at an elevation of 394 feet and is located at 38°01′55″N 120°51′08″W. The community is in ZIP code 95684 and area code 209. Milton was established in 1871 when the Stockton and Copperopolis Railroad, later a Southern Pacific Railroad branch, was completed. The town was named for railroad engineer Milton Latham.