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Emmett Idaho Map

Explore Emmett, Idaho, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Emmett, Idaho

How to Use This Emmett, Idaho Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Emmett, Idaho. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Idaho or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Emmett.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Emmett
State	Idaho (ID)
County	Gem County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Boise)

Latitude	43.873498
Longitude	-116.499301
Population	7,647
Density	1134.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	83617
Area Code	208
County Seat	Emmett
School District	Emmett Independent School District 221

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About Emmett, Idaho

Emmett is a locality in Gem County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,647. The population density is 1134.7 people per km². Emmett is located at 43.8735°N, 116.4993°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. Emmett is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 83617.

Emmett rests upon a landscape defined by the steady, rhythmic flow of the Farmers Cooperative Canal, which guides essential moisture through the arid soil. It lies 12.5 miles north of Star, ID (from Star, ID: bearing 359°T), and is situated 18.8 miles north-northwest of Meridian. The surrounding terrain opens into a vast, sun-drenched basin where the air holds a dry, sharp clarity that defines the Mountain West. To the northeast, the jagged silhouette of Sheep Ridge marks the horizon, standing in silent contrast to the lower, undulating plains that stretch toward Kingman Gulch. The light at dusk here possesses a heavy, amber quality, turning the earth into shades of burnt copper and soft gray. Travelers often notice how the expansive sky seems to press down upon the land, emphasizing the quiet isolation of the high desert.

Emmett emerged as a vital hub for the regional agricultural economy, anchored by the resilience of those who first broke the stubborn, sun-baked ground. Orchards thrive in the sheltered valley, where the deep, mineral-rich soil supports a long tradition of fruit cultivation and seasonal harvest. Beyond the rows of trees, the local industry remains tethered to the land, balancing modern productivity with the older, slower cycles of irrigation and climate. The presence of Black Canyon Reservoir serves as a quiet witness to the engineering efforts required to sustain human ambition in such a rugged environment. Economic life pulse moves in harmony with the changing seasons, reflecting a history of labor that values the tangible results of a well-tended field.

Emmett preserves a cultural character that prizes self-reliance and the simple, unadorned beauty of an honest day’s work. Pioneer Park provides a central space for the public to gather, offering a patch of green grass that stands in stark, refreshing relief to the surrounding sagebrush. Throughout the year, local events emphasize a communal spirit, drawing people together to celebrate the harvest or the specific heritage of the valley. While the pace of life remains measured and deliberate, the residents maintain a strong connection to the land and the history of their forebears. Public figures such as the novelist Vardis Fisher once walked these streets, drawing inspiration from the stark, uncompromising nature of the regional landscape. The quiet intensity of the place suggests that Emmett is a location where the influence of the earth remains the primary architect of the human experience.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Blaser Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 346° N
Gem County Veteran's Monument and Tank (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 054° NE
Emmett City Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 050° NE
Hoppell Field Recreation Facility (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 171° S
Bores Island Wildlife Habitat Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 295° NW
Sawyer Ponds Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 1.6 mi, 214° SW
Payette River Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 266° W
Emmett Airport Pond Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 2.2 mi, 234° SW
Long-Billed Curlew Habitat Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 2.8 mi, 180° S
Sand Hollow Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 3.1 mi, 090° E
Black Canyon Reservoir (Resource Management Area) — 5.0 mi, 038° NE
Branson Hollow (Attraction) — 10.0 mi, 238° SW
Mill Wheel (Monument) — 13.0 mi, 207° SW
Eagle Island State Park (State Park) — 13.3 mi, 158° S
Aspens & Pines along the Boise River (Public Artwork) — 14.8 mi, 151° SE
The Haunted World (Theme Park) — 15.0 mi, 195° S
Canyon County Veteran Memorial (Monument) — 17.0 mi, 212° SW
Rosenthal Gallery of Art (Gallery) — 17.6 mi, 210° SW
Whittenberger Planetarium (Museum) — 17.6 mi, 210° SW
Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History (Museum) — 17.7 mi, 210° SW
Centennial Amphitheater (Theatre) — 17.7 mi, 210° SW
Boise National Forest (National Forest) — 18.9 mi, 120° SE · 2.6M acres
Northwest Science Museum Vision Center (Museum) — 19.5 mi, 153° SE
Lakeview Amphitheater (Theatre) — 20.1 mi, 187° S
Nampa Train Depot Museum and Interpretive Center (Museum) — 20.5 mi, 188° S
Idaho Aquarium (Aquarium) — 21.7 mi, 149° SE
Gallery 601 (Gallery) — 23.2 mi, 141° SE
BoDo CINEMA (Cinema) — 23.2 mi, 141° SE
Capitol Contemporary Gallery (Gallery) — 23.3 mi, 141° SE
The Flicks (Cinema) — 23.3 mi, 141° SE

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