Elk City Idaho Map

About Elk City, Idaho

Elk City is a locality in Idaho County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 202. The population density is 41.6 people per km². Elk City is located at 45.8269°N, 115.4368°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 83525.

Elk City lies in a deep, shadowed valley where the Clearwater Mountains press close, their slopes cloaked in a dense, ancient forest of fir and pine. It lies 86.0 miles east-south-east of Lewiston, ID (from Lewiston, ID: bearing 118°T), and is situated 33.7 miles east-south-east of Grangeville. The air here, even in the height of summer, carries a crispness, a hint of the snows that will eventually blanket the high country. The landscape is a study in greens and browns, broken only by the silver thread of the South Fork of the Clearwater River as it tumbles and pools its way through the valley floor. The town itself, a collection of weathered buildings, seems to huddle against the immense backdrop of the wilderness, its structures bearing the marks of a life lived in close communion with the elements. A quiet hum of resilience emanates from Elk City, a testament to its enduring spirit. The history of Elk City is etched in the very earth, born from the feverish dreams of gold prospectors who first ventured into these remote reaches in the late 19th century. While the boom times have long since faded, the echoes of that era linger, a ghost of ambition in the quietude. Today, the local economy draws sustenance from the surrounding forests, with logging and timber still playing a significant role, alongside a growing tourism sector drawn by the abundant hunting, fishing, and the raw, untamed beauty of the wilderness. The South Fork of the Clearwater River, a jewel of clean, cold water, offers not just recreation but a vital artery for the region. In the twilight, as the sun dips behind the jagged peaks, casting long, dramatic shadows across the valley, a profound sense of place settles over Elk City, a feeling of being at the edge of something vast and enduring.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Elk City, 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 Elk City and Idaho County.

Detailed location data for Elk City includes the ZIP code (83525), telephone area code (307), county seat of Idaho County (Grangeville), and school district assignment (Mountain View School District 244). 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 Elk City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.