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Caldwell Idaho Map

Explore Caldwell, 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 Caldwell, Idaho

How to Use This Caldwell, Idaho Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Caldwell, 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 Caldwell.

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

Latitude	43.64588
Longitude	-116.659336
Population	59,996
Density	1013.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	83605, 83607, 83606
Area Code	208
County Seat	Caldwell
School District	Vallivue School District 139

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About Caldwell, Idaho

Caldwell is a locality in Canyon County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of 59,996. The population density is 1013.7 people per km². Caldwell is located at 43.6459°N, 116.6593°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. Caldwell is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 83605, 83607, 83606.

Caldwell anchors the wide, open reaches of the high desert, defined by a landscape where the horizon stretches flat and uncompromising under a sky of immense, pale clarity. It lies 4.5 miles southwest of Middleton, ID (from Middleton, ID: bearing 228°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west-southwest of Star. Indian Creek winds through the center of the settlement, its current serving as a persistent, quiet pulse that draws the life of the streets toward its banks. To the south, the terrain rises toward the modest prominence of McIntyre Hill, while the nearby West Hartley Gulch marks the rugged, arid character of the surrounding basin. The air here carries the scent of dry sage and the cool, metallic tang of irrigation, grounding Caldwell in a geography that demands resilience and honors the honest, unadorned work of the land.

Caldwell traces its origins to the expansion of the transcontinental railroads, which brought the first permanent settlements to this corner of the high plains. Early pioneers recognized the potential in the fertile soil, transforming the sagebrush expanses into productive agricultural tracts that would eventually define the region’s development. The town grew as a hub for those moving west, its identity forged by the labor of farmers and the steady commerce of the rail line. Over time, Caldwell moved beyond its frontier beginnings, evolving into a place where the memory of the original homesteads remains etched into the layout of the older neighborhoods and the quiet, deliberate pace of its civic life.

Agriculture remains the bedrock of the local economy, though Caldwell has diversified to include manufacturing, food processing, and a burgeoning viticulture sector that thrives in the unique climate of the region. The infrastructure serves as a practical network connecting these industries to broader markets, while the presence of the College of Idaho provides a distinct intellectual current to the daily life of the residents. This institution, with its long-standing commitment to the liberal arts, acts as a center for professional development and local discourse. The rhythm of the work week is dictated by the seasonal demands of the fields and the steady operation of local businesses, maintaining a focus on productivity and long-term regional stability.

Cultural life in Caldwell gathers around the seasonal cycles, marked most vividly by the winter light displays that transform the banks of Indian Creek into a corridor of warmth during the coldest months. Indian Creek Park serves as a central gathering point, offering a space where the community congregates for festivals and public celebrations that honor the local heritage. While major professional sports are followed from afar, the town holds a deep affinity for collegiate athletics and local events that showcase the talents of the region. Though the quiet nature of the high desert discourages the clamor of larger cities, Caldwell maintains a steady, authentic character, supported by the proximity of Lake Lowell, which offers a vast, open expanse for those seeking the stillness of the water against the backdrop of the Idaho plains.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Griffiths Park (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 350° N
Brothers Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 219° SW
Rosenthal Gallery of Art (Gallery) — 0.9 mi, 299° NW
Centennial Amphitheater (Theatre) — 1.0 mi, 297° NW
Eldredge Family Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 233° SW
Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 298° NW
Whittenberger Planetarium (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 298° NW
Pipe Dream Park (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 044° NE
Canyon County Veteran Memorial (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 320° NW
Airport Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 3.2 mi, 001° N
Caldwell Ponds Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 3.8 mi, 320° NW
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.0 mi, 194° S · 3,339 acres
The Haunted World (Theme Park) — 4.4 mi, 073° E
Mill Wheel (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 026° NE
Nampa Christian Field (Monument) — 5.3 mi, 137° SE
Nampa Train Depot Museum and Interpretive Center (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 132° SE
Lakeview Amphitheater (Theatre) — 7.0 mi, 127° SE
Jesus Christ (Public Artwork) — 7.5 mi, 141° SE
Long-Billed Curlew Habitat Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 9.2 mi, 002° N
Branson Hollow (Attraction) — 10.5 mi, 357° N
Eagle Island State Park (State Park) — 13.0 mi, 079° E
Map Rock (Historic Ruins) — 15.7 mi, 188° S
Kuna History Center (Museum) — 16.2 mi, 131° SE
Morley Nelson Snake River Birds Of Prey National Conservation Area (National Conservation Area) — 16.7 mi, 146° SE · 601k acres
Jump Creek (Wild & Scenic River) — 16.8 mi, 229° SW · 1,565 acres
Northwest Science Museum Vision Center (Museum) — 17.0 mi, 096° E
Idaho Aquarium (Aquarium) — 19.5 mi, 098° E
Art Source Gallery (Gallery) — 22.5 mi, 104° E
Capitol Contemporary Gallery (Gallery) — 22.8 mi, 096° E
Boise National Forest (National Forest) — 24.8 mi, 078° E · 2.6M acres

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