Franklin Idaho Map

About Franklin, Idaho

Franklin is a locality in Franklin County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,034. The population density is 260.9 people per km². Franklin is located at 42.0135°N, 111.8072°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83237.

Franklin, Idaho, breathes a quiet resilience, its low-slung buildings and wide streets framed by the imposing, snow-dusted peaks of the Cache Valley's western rim. It lies 19.3 miles north of Logan, UT (from Logan, UT: bearing 4°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south-south-east of Preston. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness that hints at its high mountain setting, a clean scent of pine and damp earth that settles deep in the lungs. Fields, a patchwork quilt of emerald and gold depending on the season, stretch out from the town's edges, an unending invitation to the horizon. The light, when it catches the distant mountains just before dusk, can paint them in hues of lavender and rose, a fleeting, breathtaking spectacle. This is the oldest permanent settlement in Idaho, its origins rooted in the mid-19th century when settlers, primarily from Utah, sought new lands for agriculture. The fertile soil, nourished by snowmelt from the surrounding ranges, quickly became the lifeblood of Franklin, shaping its economy around hardy crops and livestock. The echoes of those early pioneers are still palpable, a sense of enduring spirit that permeates the town. While the agricultural rhythm remains, a quiet hum of local businesses, from hardware stores to family-run diners, sustains Franklin’s distinct character, offering a glimpse into a way of life that values connection and the steady pulse of the seasons.

About This Franklin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Franklin, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.013538, -111.807169. 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 Franklin and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Franklin includes the ZIP code (83237), telephone area code (208), county seat of Franklin County (Preston), and school district assignment (Preston Joint School District 201). 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 Franklin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.