Clark Fork Idaho Map

About Clark Fork, Idaho

Clark Fork is a locality in Bonner County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 990. The population density is 384.5 people per km². Clark Fork is located at 48.1452°N, 116.1757°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 83811.

Clark Fork rests as a quiet sentinel where the Pend Oreille River widens, its banks a tapestry of ponderosa pine and Douglas fir reaching towards a sky that often bleeds into shades of lavender and rose at dusk. It lies 42.8 miles north-east of Coeur d'Alene, ID (from Coeur d'Alene, ID: bearing 41°T), and is situated 19.6 miles east-south-east of Sandpoint. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and evergreen needles, a cool, clean breath from the surrounding mountains. Rough-hewn cabins and sturdy, practical homes cluster along the river’s edge and climb the gentle slopes, their windows reflecting the ever-present water and the deep green of the wilderness. This is a place where the land dictates the pace, where the rustle of leaves and the murmur of the river are the dominant sounds, a constant, soothing lullaby. The history of Clark Fork is etched into its very foundations, tied intrinsically to the rich veins of minerals that once promised fortune and fueled its early growth. Loggers and miners, drawn by the promise of the earth's bounty, established a hardy presence here, their efforts shaping the early economy and the character of the settlement. While the era of boomtown prosperity has long since receded, the spirit of self-reliance and connection to the natural world remains. Today, the local economy finds its rhythm in the steady pulse of tourism, the quiet hum of small businesses catering to those who seek the tranquility and outdoor recreation the region offers, from fishing on the broad river to hiking trails that wind into the forested heights. The legacy of those who worked the land and the water is still palpable, a quiet strength that underpins the enduring charm of Clark Fork.

About This Clark Fork Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Clark Fork, 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 Clark Fork and Bonner County.

Detailed location data for Clark Fork includes the ZIP code (83811), telephone area code (208, 986), county seat of Bonner County (Sandpoint), and school district assignment (Lake Pend Oreille School District 84). 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 Clark Fork is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.