Elk River Idaho Map
Elk River, Idaho — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Elk River, Clearwater County.
Interactive Map of Elk River, Idaho
| City | Elk River |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Clearwater |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 46.783514 |
| Longitude | -116.179872 |
| Population | 124 |
| Density | 103.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Elk River, Idaho
Elk River is a locality in Clearwater County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 124. The population density is 103.7 people per km². Elk River is located at 46.7835°N, 116.1799°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 83827.
Elk River is a place where the air itself seems to hold the scent of pine needles and damp earth. It lies 39.0 miles east of Moscow, ID (from Moscow, ID: bearing 85°T), and is situated 21.3 miles north of Orofino. The landscape here is a study in verticality, with steep forested slopes rising abruptly on either side of the valley, their dark green crowns softened by the hazy blue of distant ridges. A constant, murmuring presence, the Elk River itself, is never far from view, its waters a cool, quicksilver ribbon reflecting the ever-changing Idaho sky. Sunlight, when it finds its way through the dense canopy, paints shifting mosaics on the forest floor, a fleeting beauty that hints at the wildness that still holds sway. The very texture of the land feels ancient, a deep, rich loam that speaks of millennia of fallen leaves and patient growth. This particular stretch of Clearwater County has a history intertwined with the bounty of the surrounding wilderness. For generations, logging has been the lifeblood of Elk River, the rhythmic clang of axes and the rumble of trucks a familiar soundtrack to everyday life. The economy still leans on the timber industry, though a growing appreciation for its natural beauty is drawing those seeking an escape to its quiet embrace. It’s a place where the past is not so much forgotten as it is gently folded into the present, visible in the weathered facades of older buildings and the easy camaraderie of its residents. The Elk River itself, beyond its economic significance, offers a constant invitation to explore, its clear waters a haven for fishing and a source of enduring local pride.
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About This Elk River Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Elk River, 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 River and Clearwater County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Elk River is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Elk River is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
