Castleford Idaho Map

About Castleford, Idaho

Castleford is a locality in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 183. The population density is 431.1 people per km². Castleford is located at 42.5207°N, 114.8684°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83321.

Castleford lies where the land begins to breathe out, a gentle exhale from the more dramatic shoulders of the surrounding mountains. It lies 20.9 miles west of Twin Falls, ID (from Twin Falls, ID: bearing 262°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south-west of Buhl. Here, the Snake River, a broad, unhurried artery, carves a steady course through fertile plains, its waters catching the wide Idaho sky in a shimmering, ever-changing mirror. The air itself carries a peculiar stillness, a quiet hum that seems to emanate from the very soil, a blend of sun-baked earth and the distant whisper of wind through sagebrush. Fields of grain, stretching to horizons that blur into hazy blues and greens, form a patchwork quilt under the immense celestial dome, broken only by the occasional cluster of farmhouses and the skeletal grace of irrigation pivots. The character of Castleford is etched into this landscape, a resilience born of sun and soil, a quiet understanding between the people and the land they cultivate. The history of Castleford is inextricably linked to the lifeblood of the Snake River and the promise of agriculture it offered. Early settlers, drawn by the rich alluvial soil, began to tame this wilder country, transforming it into the productive agricultural hub it is today, with crops like potatoes and sugar beets forming the backbone of its economy. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons, by the planting and the harvest, a dependable cycle that has sustained generations. While the grand pronouncements of history may pass Castleford by, its story is written in the enduring strength of its farming families and the quiet pride in their connection to this place. The distinctive scent of ripening alfalfa often hangs heavy in the late afternoon air, a sweet, earthy perfume that speaks of hard work and the bounty of this particular corner of Idaho.

About This Castleford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Castleford, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.520739, -114.868387. 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 Castleford and Twin Falls County.

Detailed location data for Castleford includes the ZIP code (83316), telephone area code (208), county seat of Twin Falls County (Twin Falls), and school district assignment (Castleford School District 417). 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 Castleford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.