Explore Hayden, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Hayden, 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 Hayden.
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 | Hayden |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Kootenai County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 47.768454 |
| Longitude | -116.801239 |
| Population | 15,570 |
| Density | 576.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 83835 |
| Area Code | 208, 986 |
| County Seat | Coeur d'Alene |
| School District | Coeur d'Alene School District 271 |
Hayden serves as a quiet witness to the changing seasons across the expansive, high-altitude landscape of the northern panhandle. It lies 6.0 miles east-southeast of Rathdrum, ID (from Rathdrum, ID: bearing 122°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north of Coeur d'Alene. The terrain surrounding Hayden consists of broad, open stretches that lead toward the prominent, rugged silhouette of West Canfield Butte. Just a few miles away, the expansive Rathdrum Prairie creates a flat, horizon-dominating contrast to the nearby woodland areas. Residents often find respite in the Avery Estates, a local park that anchors the immediate neighborhood with its open green spaces. On crisp autumn evenings, the light here turns a bruised purple, casting long, sharp shadows across the dry grasses that define the regional character.
History in Hayden reflects the industrious spirit of settlers who arrived to work the timber and cultivate the land. The local economy has gradually shifted from its original roots in agriculture and logging into a diverse mix of small businesses and service industries that support a growing population. While the pace of life remains steady, the region relies on a hardworking ethic that values self-reliance and the careful management of local resources. Nearby, the waters of Windy Creek and Lake Hayden have long provided a necessary backdrop for the development of the area, serving both practical needs and recreational interests. This transition from a resource-based economy to a modern residential center marks the ongoing evolution of the land.
Cultural life in Hayden leans toward the modest and the communal, favoring outdoor activities and gatherings that celebrate the distinct climate of the Inland Northwest. Visitors and locals alike often explore the English Point National Recreation Trail, which offers a quiet path through the dense, fragrant pines. While the area is not known for hosting massive, world-altering events, the community spirit is visible in the local markets and seasonal festivals that bring neighbors together under the clear, hard light of the Mountain West. Many residents appreciate the solitude offered by the vast, open sky, which remains a constant, grounding presence for all who live here. The character of the people is forged by these simple, daily connections to the natural world that surrounds them.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hayden, Idaho. Coordinates: 47.768454, -116.801239. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Hayden includes the ZIP code (83835), telephone area code (208, 986), county seat of Kootenai County (Coeur d'Alene), and school district assignment (Coeur d'Alene School District 271).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |