Cambridge Idaho Map

About Cambridge, Idaho

Cambridge is a locality in Bannock County, Idaho, United States. Cambridge is located at 42.4505°N, 112.1166°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83610.

Cambridge lies in a broad valley, a place where the sky seems to stretch further than usual, a vast canvas painted with the subtle blues of morning and the fiery oranges of evening. It lies 33.5 miles south-south-east of Pocatello, ID (from Pocatello, ID: bearing 150°T), and is situated 1.6 miles north-north-east of Downey. The land here is a study in muted greens and sun-baked browns, rolling gently towards distant, hazy mountains that form a protective embrace around the settlement. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a vibrant, almost electric green against the dry earth, line the banks of the Snake River, their rustling a constant, whispered conversation with the wind. The air itself carries a crispness, a cool breath that hints at the high desert plateau stretching out from the valley floor, a stark and beautiful landscape of sagebrush and sparse, hardy grasses. Originally settled by those seeking fertile ground for agriculture, Cambridge’s economy still hums with the steady pulse of farming and ranching. The legacy of its early pioneers, who wrestled sustenance from this arid land, is evident in the well-tended fields and the sturdy, unpretentious homes that dot the landscape. Though time has softened the edges of its frontier origins, a spirit of self-reliance and quiet resilience persists, a characteristic etched into the very character of Cambridge. While no grand universities or bustling metropolises define it, the enduring beauty of the surrounding natural world, the vast, open skies, and the unhurried rhythm of life provide a distinct and captivating allure to this corner of Bannock County.

About This Cambridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cambridge, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.450474, -112.116629. 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 Cambridge and Bannock County.

Detailed location data for Cambridge includes the ZIP code (83234), telephone area code (208), county seat of Bannock County (Pocatello), and school district assignment (Cambridge Joint School District 432). 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 Cambridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.