Georgetown Idaho Map

About Georgetown, Idaho

Georgetown is a locality in Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 739. The population density is 417.2 people per km². Georgetown is located at 42.4821°N, 111.3708°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83239.

Georgetown rests in a valley carved by ancient forces, where the Bear River, a ribbon of silver, winds its patient way through fertile plains. It lies 56.8 miles north-north-east of Logan, UT (from Logan, UT: bearing 25°T), and is situated 16.8 miles south-east of Soda Springs. The surrounding landscape rises in rugged, ochre-tinted hills, their slopes softened by a sparse growth of sagebrush and hardy grasses that shimmer under the vast Idaho sky. The air here carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and distant pine, and in the long twilight hours, the shadows stretch and deepen, painting the hillsides with strokes of indigo and violet. Life in Georgetown moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, dictated by the turn of the seasons and the steady pulse of the land. This quiet corner of Bear Lake County has long been shaped by the agricultural bounty of its soil, a legacy stretching back to the earliest settlers who saw potential in the river's embrace. Ranching and farming remain the bedrock of Georgetown’s economy, the fields a patchwork of gold and green under the summer sun, the pastures dotted with patient herds. Though no grand universities or bustling metropolises define its character, Georgetown boasts a distinct charm, a resilience born of its isolation and a deep connection to the natural world. The quiet hum of tractors in the distance and the occasional friendly wave from a passing pickup truck are the sounds of its enduring spirit, a testament to a way of life that cherishes simplicity and the enduring strength of community.

About This Georgetown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Georgetown, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.482148, -111.370766. 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 Georgetown and Bear Lake County.

Detailed location data for Georgetown includes the ZIP code (83239), telephone area code (208), county seat of Bear Lake County (Paris), and school district assignment (Bear Lake County School District 33). 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 Georgetown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.