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Boise Idaho Map

Explore Boise, Idaho, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Boise, Idaho

How to Use This Boise, Idaho Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Boise, Idaho. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Idaho or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Boise.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Boise
State	Idaho (ID)
County	Ada County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Boise)

Latitude	43.6135
Longitude	-116.20345
Population	448,305
Density	1068.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	83702, 83703, 83701, 83704, 83705
Area Code	208
County Seat	Boise

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About Boise, Idaho

Boise is a locality in Ada County, Idaho, United States. With a population of 448,305, Boise is a major urban centre in Idaho. The population density is 1068.7 people per km². Boise is located at 43.6135°N, 116.2035°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP codes: 83702, 83703, 83701.

Boise occupies a sprawling, arid expanse where the high desert meets the verdant ribbon of the Boise River. It lies 1.8 miles east-southeast of Garden City, ID (from Garden City, ID: bearing 109°T), and is situated 9.4 miles east of Meridian. The terrain is defined by the expansive, sun-drenched Boise Valley, which stretches out beneath the looming silhouette of the Boise Ridge twelve miles to the northeast. Sunlight here possesses a particular, crystalline quality, sharpening the edges of the sagebrush and bunchgrass that cling to the dry earth. As dusk settles, the air cools rapidly, carrying the faint, earthy scent of the high plains, while the landscape beyond the river remains a study in muted, dusty tones of gray and ochre.

Founders of Boise established the settlement as a vital supply hub, recognizing the strategic value of the river valley for travelers moving across the interior of the American West. The settlement grew from a rugged outpost into a central node of commerce, built upon the necessity of providing resources to those navigating the vast, landlocked interior. Over time, the character of Boise evolved from a frontier stopping point into a permanent fixture of the region, anchored by the development of local infrastructure and the steady, persistent labor of its early inhabitants. This legacy remains visible in the quiet, orderly grid of the central streets, which continue to serve as the functional core of the region.

Economic life in Boise thrives on a diverse foundation of modern technology, manufacturing, and the administrative functions required by a state center. The presence of Boise State University provides a consistent intellectual and social pulse, drawing students and researchers who contribute to the technical and professional vitality of the landscape. Infrastructure supports this growth, with the Boise River serving as a critical artery that sustains the local environment and provides for the irrigation necessary to maintain the green spaces scattered throughout the valley. A short distance away, the quiet waters of Boise Cascade Lake offer a localized point of respite from the industrious activity that defines the daily rhythm of the workspace.

Cultural expression in Boise centers on a vibrant appreciation for the outdoors and a shared enthusiasm for collegiate athletics, particularly the football programs that draw massive, spirited crowds. Residents frequently gather at Grove Plaza, a central meeting point that serves as the social heart of the downtown district, hosting festivals and public events throughout the year. Those seeking to engage with the natural surroundings often traverse the Hulls Gulch Nature Trail, which provides a direct link to the foothills and the rugged, unadorned beauty of the high desert. While the pace of life remains steady and grounded, the influence of individuals like the novelist Vardis Fisher has left a lingering mark on the local identity, reflecting the complex, often solitary spirit of the Mountain West.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Boise Art Museum (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 250° W
Julia Davis Park (Nature Reserve) — 0.1 mi, 250° W
Boise Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 0.1 mi, 250° W
Discovery Center of Idaho (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 250° W
Idaho State Historical Museum (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 250° W
Anne Frank Memorial (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 250° W
Boise River Greenbelt (Nature Reserve) — 0.2 mi, 330° NW
Boise River (Landmark) — 0.2 mi, 330° NW
Egyptian Theatre (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 0.2 mi, 007° N
Basque Block (Historic Site) — 0.2 mi, 017° N
Freak Alley Gallery (Gallery) — 0.3 mi, 359° N
Idaho State Capitol Building (Historic Site) — 0.3 mi, 030° NE
Boise State University (Stadium) — 0.7 mi, 151° SE
Camel's Back Park (Nature Reserve) — 1.6 mi, 339° N
Old Idaho Penitentiary State Historic Site (Historic Site) — 2.0 mi, 052° NE
River Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 0.0 mi, 302° NW
BoDo CINEMA (Cinema) — 0.1 mi, 260° W
Gallery 601 (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 307° NW
Capitol Contemporary Gallery (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 228° SW
The Flicks (Cinema) — 0.2 mi, 206° SW
Julia Davis Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 180° S
Hospitality Of Nez Perce Statue (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 028° NE
Cecil D. Andrus: A Legacy of Conservation (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 036° NE
Blue Star Memorial By-Way (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 040° NE
Ann Morrison Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 226° SW
Idaho Film Society (Theatre) — 0.5 mi, 337° NW
Military Reserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 046° NE
Veteran's Memorial State Park (State Park) — 1.9 mi, 304° NW
Boise Front Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 2.9 mi, 062° NE
Boise National Forest (National Forest) — 5.5 mi, 039° NE · 2.6M acres

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