Firth Idaho Map

About Firth, Idaho

Firth is a locality in Bingham County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 429. The population density is 255.7 people per km². Firth is located at 43.3052°N, 112.1830°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83236.

Firth lies in a wide, flat expanse where the Idaho landscape stretches out under a vast sky. It lies 13.4 miles south-west of Idaho Falls, ID (from Idaho Falls, ID: bearing 214°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south-south-west of Shelley. The land here is a study in muted earth tones, a mosaic of cultivated fields broken by the occasional stand of cottonwoods that trace the faint courses of unseen waterways. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of dry soil and the distant hint of irrigation water, a subtle perfume that speaks of the lifeblood of this agricultural region. Evenings often bring a soft, diffused light that settles over the fields, painting the horizon with shades of rose and lavender, a quiet benediction on the day's work. The history of Firth is deeply entwined with the development of irrigation that transformed this arid land into fertile ground. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of land and the ambition to cultivate it, established a life here sustained by the bounty of the Snake River Plain. The local economy remains anchored in agriculture, with vast fields of potatoes, sugar beets, and grains defining the rhythm of the seasons and the livelihoods of its residents. While not a place of grand monuments, Firth holds a quiet dignity, a testament to the persistent spirit of those who chose to make their home in this fertile, windswept corner of Bingham County.

About This Firth Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Firth, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.305193, -112.183029. 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 Firth and Bingham County.

Detailed location data for Firth includes the ZIP code (83236), telephone area code (208), county seat of Bingham County (Blackfoot), and school district assignment (Firth School District 59). 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 Firth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.