Ferdinand, 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 Ferdinand, Idaho County.
| City | Ferdinand |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Idaho |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 46.152385 |
| Longitude | -116.389311 |
| Population | 162 |
| Density | 166.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Ferdinand is a locality in Idaho County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 162. The population density is 166.1 people per km². Ferdinand is located at 46.1524°N, 116.3893°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 83526.
Ferdinand rests in a high valley, a place where the sky seems to press down with a greater intensity, a vast, pale blue dome against the rugged shoulders of the surrounding mountains. It lies 35.1 miles east-south-east of Lewiston, ID (from Lewiston, ID: bearing 121°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-north-west of Cottonwood. The land here is a deep, rich loam, the color of an old saddle, broken by the stark, dark green of fir and pine that climb the slopes with tenacious, unyielding purpose. In summer, the air carries the dry, sweet scent of sun-baked grasses and the fainter, wilder perfume of distant wild mint. The valley floor, where Ferdinand is laid out, is a patchwork of fields, some golden with ripe wheat, others a vibrant green of alfalfa, all speaking of the earth’s enduring generosity under a wide, unblinking sun. The very light seems to have a different quality here, a clarity that sharpens the edges of the world, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, blue shadows that stretch and deepen across the land. The history of Ferdinand is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of families who have worked this land for generations, their lives intertwined with the cycles of planting and harvest. The local economy, deeply rooted in agriculture, still thrives on the bounty of the valley, with wheat and cattle being the enduring pillars. There's a palpable sense of continuity, a gentle reminder of earlier times in the weathered barns and the slow, steady rhythm of the days. This is a place where the land itself is the primary narrator, its story told through the changing seasons and the steadfast dedication of its people, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of those who have chosen to make their lives in this remote, beautiful corner of the world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ferdinand, 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 Ferdinand and Idaho County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Ferdinand 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 Ferdinand 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. |