Hope Idaho Map

About Hope, Idaho

Hope is a locality in Bonner County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 112. The population density is 64.8 people per km². Hope is located at 48.2477°N, 116.3071°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 83836.

Hope rests at the western edge of Lake Pend Oreille, a broad expanse of water that reflects the surrounding mountains in shades of deep sapphire and bruised twilight. It lies 45.1 miles north-north-east of Coeur d'Alene, ID (from Coeur d'Alene, ID: bearing 29°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north-west of Clark Fork. The land rises sharply from the lake’s edge, cloaked in dense evergreen forests that climb towards jagged peaks, their summits often dusted with snow even in the warmer months. The air here carries the clean, resinous scent of pine, mingled with the damp earthiness of the forest floor. The few structures of Hope cling to the narrow strip of land between the lake and the steep incline, their roofs a scattering of muted colors against the overwhelming green. The rhythm of life in Hope is dictated by the seasons, a slow unfurling in spring, a vibrant, sun-drenched intensity in summer, a fiery descent into autumn, and a deep, quiet slumber under winter's snow. This corner of Bonner County owes its existence to the rich resources of the surrounding wilderness, historically shaped by logging and mining. The vastness of Lake Pend Oreille, a glacial relic, served as a vital artery for transporting timber downstream, and echoes of that industry can still be felt in the character of the place. Today, while the hum of logging trucks is less pronounced, the spirit of self-reliance and connection to the land endures. The local economy is now more broadly supported by tourism, drawn to the pristine natural beauty, and the quiet appeal of a life lived at a more deliberate pace. Hope draws visitors seeking solace in its tranquil waters and formidable mountain scenery, a place where the sheer scale of the landscape encourages a quiet contemplation of the world.

About This Hope Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hope, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.247707, -116.307123. 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 Hope and Bonner County.

Detailed location data for Hope includes the ZIP code (83836), telephone area code (208, 986), county seat of Bonner County (Sandpoint), and school district assignment (Lake Pend Oreille School District 84). 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 Hope is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.