Dover Idaho Map

About Dover, Idaho

Dover is a locality in Bonner County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 792. The population density is 76.9 people per km². Dover is located at 48.2516°N, 116.6110°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 83864.

Dover rests against the western edge of Lake Pend Oreille, a sliver of a town embraced by the steep, forested slopes of the Selkirk Mountains. It lies 40.1 miles north-north-east of Post Falls, ID (from Post Falls, ID: bearing 23°T), and is situated 3.2 miles west-south-west of Sandpoint. The air here carries the clean, resinous scent of pine and fir, mingling with the faint, cool breath of the immense lake. Sunlight, when it pierces the dense canopy, falls in shifting patterns on the narrow strip of land where homes and businesses cling to the shoreline. The water itself, a deep, almost impossible blue under the vast Idaho sky, is the dominant feature, a liquid mirror reflecting the rugged grandeur of the surrounding peaks. Even the sound of the wind, rustling through the needles of ancient cedars, seems to whisper of the wildness that presses in from all sides. The history of Dover is inextricably linked to the resources of this formidable landscape. Once a bustling hub for the lumber industry, the rhythmic thud of axes and the roar of sawmills once echoed through these valleys, shaping the very character of the place. Remnants of that era can still be felt, a quiet stoicism in the weathered facades of older buildings and a deep respect for the forests that continue to sustain the local economy through selective logging and tourism. The lake, a natural wonder that predates any human settlement, remains the heart of Dover, drawing anglers, boaters, and those simply seeking solace in its immense, silent beauty. It is a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather absorbed into the present, a gentle undercurrent beneath the surface of everyday life.

About This Dover Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Dover includes the ZIP code (83825), 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 Dover is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.