Acequia Idaho Map

About Acequia, Idaho

Acequia is a locality in Minidoka County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 153. The population density is 161.3 people per km². Acequia is located at 42.6680°N, 113.5970°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83350.

Acequia rests on a high desert plain, where the sky seems to stretch on forever, a vast canvas of pale blue that deepens to a bruised indigo as the sun begins its slow descent. It lies 44.5 miles east of Twin Falls, ID (from Twin Falls, ID: bearing 80°T), and is situated 5.3 miles north-east of Rupert. The land here is a study in muted tones: ochre dust clings to the low-slung sagebrush and the sparse, resilient grasses that struggle for purchase in the dry earth. Far in the distance, the Sawtooth Mountains wear a faint, hazy crown, their rugged peaks softened by the atmospheric veil. A profound quiet settles over Acequia, broken only by the whisper of wind through the dry stalks and the occasional, distant bark of a dog. The air itself feels thin and clean, carrying the scent of sun-baked earth and a faint, almost imperceptible sweetness from unseen wildflowers. The lifeblood of Acequia, and indeed much of Minidoka County, has always been water, channeled and coaxed from the Snake River through an intricate system of canals, or *acequias*, that give the settlement its name. This agricultural heritage, born from the ambitious irrigation projects of the early 20th century, continues to shape the local economy, with fields of potatoes, sugar beets, and alfalfa stretching out like patchwork quilts under the relentless Idaho sun. Generations have worked this land, their lives intertwined with the predictable rhythm of planting and harvest, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who chose to tame this arid landscape. Though small, Acequia carries the quiet dignity of a place that has learned to thrive against formidable odds, a quiet strength reflected in the weathered faces of its long-time residents.

About This Acequia Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Acequia, Idaho with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Acequia and Minidoka County.

Detailed location data for Acequia includes the ZIP code (83350), telephone area code (307), county seat of Minidoka County (Rupert), and school district assignment (Minidoka County Joint School District 331). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Acequia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.