Bennington Idaho Map

About Bennington, Idaho

Bennington is a locality in Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 92. The population density is 7.1 people per km². Bennington is located at 42.3910°N, 111.3216°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83254.

Bennington rests in a broad embrace of open sky, where the land rises and falls in gentle swells of ochre and sage. It lies 52.4 miles north-north-east of Logan, UT (from Logan, UT: bearing 30°T), and is situated 4.9 miles north-north-west of Montpelier. The air here, particularly as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a crispness that hints at the higher elevations nearby, a clean scent of dry grasses and distant pine. Fields, etched with the patient lines of cultivation, stretch towards horizons softened by the haze of late afternoon, and the occasional hawk circles lazily overhead, a silent sentinel against the vast blue. The very character of Bennington seems to be one of quiet resilience, a place where the elements dictate the pace of life, and the sprawling landscape offers both challenge and profound peace. The history of Bennington is deeply intertwined with the agricultural rhythms of Bear Lake Valley, a legacy visible in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, this fertile ground has sustained families, with potato farming and cattle ranching forming the backbone of its local economy. The echoes of early pioneers, who sought sustenance and a new beginning in these wide-open spaces, still seem to whisper on the breeze that sweeps across the valley. While Bennington may not boast grand monuments, its distinctive character lies in this unwavering connection to the land and the quiet strength of its agricultural heritage.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bennington, 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 Bennington and Bear Lake County.

Detailed location data for Bennington includes the ZIP code (83254), telephone area code (307), county seat of Bear Lake County (Paris), and school district assignment (Bear Lake County School District 33). 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 Bennington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.