Heyburn Idaho Map

About Heyburn, Idaho

Heyburn is a locality in Minidoka County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,693. The population density is 543.7 people per km². Heyburn is located at 42.5585°N, 113.7639°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83336.

Heyburn rests in the broad embrace of the Snake River Valley, a place where the land stretches out with an almost startling openness under a sky that feels vast and deeply blue. It lies 35.5 miles east of Twin Falls, ID (from Twin Falls, ID: bearing 90°T), and is situated 2.2 miles north-east of Burley. The terrain here is gently undulating, a canvas of agricultural fields that shift from the emerald green of young crops to the golden ochre of ripened grain depending on the season. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a bright, clean green, line the irrigation canals, their branches often a perch for unseen birds whose calls drift on the dry air. The character of Heyburn is one of quiet resilience, a place that has learned to live in harmony with the powerful, life-giving river that shapes its existence. The history of Heyburn is intrinsically tied to the development of irrigation in this arid region, a story of human ingenuity transforming the desert into a productive landscape. The local economy, still largely agricultural, thrives on the bounty brought forth by carefully managed water systems, with potato and sugar beet fields being particularly prominent. This industrious spirit, born from necessity, is reflected in the straightforward pragmatism of its residents. A notable aspect of Heyburn is its proximity to the Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge, a sanctuary for diverse bird species and a testament to the ecological balance that can be achieved when human endeavor and natural preservation go hand in hand. The quiet hum of irrigation pumps and the distant rumble of freight trains are the steady heartbeat of this enduring settlement.

About This Heyburn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Heyburn, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.55852, -113.763905. 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 Heyburn and Minidoka County.

Detailed location data for Heyburn includes the ZIP code (83336), telephone area code (208), county seat of Minidoka County (Rupert), and school district assignment (Minidoka County Joint School District 331). 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 Heyburn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.