Cambridge Idaho Map

About Cambridge, Idaho

Cambridge is a locality in Washington County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 324. The population density is 268.1 people per km². Cambridge is located at 44.5727°N, 116.6760°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83610.

Cambridge rests in a broad, sun-drenched basin, cradled by the rugged shoulders of the West Mountains. It lies 62.7 miles north-north-west of Eagle, ID (from Eagle, ID: bearing 345°T), and is situated 16.0 miles south-west of Council. Here, the land unfurls in a patchwork of golden wheat fields and emerald pastures, a testament to the diligent hands that have coaxed life from its loamy soil. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the distant perfume of sagebrush and the faintest hint of pine from the higher elevations. The Payette River, a silver ribbon of restless water, carves its way through the valley floor, its murmur a constant, low hum beneath the vast, impossibly blue Idaho sky. The light, when it begins to soften towards evening, paints the distant peaks in hues of lavender and rose, a quiet spectacle that stills the day's hurried pulse. The story of Cambridge is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the fertile earth that sustains them. This is a place where the legacy of hardy pioneers, drawn by the promise of open land and the clear, flowing waters of the Payette, still resonates. The local economy, deeply rooted in agriculture, thrives on the cultivation of grains and the raising of livestock, a tradition passed down through generations. You can feel the quiet industry in the early morning mist lifting from the fields, in the steady work of ranchers tending their herds, and in the familiar faces that gather at the general store. Cambridge holds a certain distinctiveness, a grounded character that speaks of resilience and a deep connection to the land, a place where the past is not forgotten, but lives on in the enduring rhythm of daily life.

About This Cambridge Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Cambridge, 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 Cambridge and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Cambridge includes the ZIP code (8361), telephone area code (208, 986), county seat of Washington County (Weiser), 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.