Craigmont Idaho Map

About Craigmont, Idaho

Craigmont is a locality in Lewis County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 509. The population density is 252.8 people per km². Craigmont is located at 46.2413°N, 116.4671°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 83523.

Craigmont rises from the rolling Palouse country, a landscape that feels both ancient and perpetually renewed. It lies 28.9 miles east-south-east of Lewiston, ID (from Lewiston, ID: bearing 115°T), and is situated 19.3 miles south-south-west of Orofino. Here, the earth is a study in muted ochres and deep greens, sculpted by wind and water into broad, sweeping contours that stretch to horizons often softened by a hazy, golden light. The air itself carries a crispness, particularly in the early mornings, hinting at the high elevation and the vast, open skies that preside over this part of Idaho. The character of Craigmont is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and life unfolds with a deliberate, unhurried grace. The history of Craigmont is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the Palouse, a region long recognized for its fertile soils. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of wheat and barley, carved out a living from this rich earth, and the town's economy still largely revolves around the cycles of planting and harvest. Evidence of this heritage can be seen in the sturdy, weathered barns that dot the surrounding countryside and in the enduring grain elevators that stand as silent sentinels against the sky. While much has changed, the fundamental connection to the land remains, a palpable thread running through the everyday lives of Craigmont's residents.

About This Craigmont Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Craigmont, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.241276, -116.467089. 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 Craigmont and Lewis County.

Detailed location data for Craigmont includes the ZIP code (83523), telephone area code (208), county seat of Lewis County (Nezperce), and school district assignment (Highland Joint School District 305). 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 Craigmont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.