Explore Idaho Falls, 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 Idaho Falls, 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 Idaho Falls.
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 | Idaho Falls |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Bonneville County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Boise) |
| Latitude | 43.487517 |
| Longitude | -112.035712 |
| Population | 64,818 |
| Density | 1042.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 83404, 83401, 83402, 83403, 83405 |
| Area Code | 208 |
| County Seat | Idaho Falls |
| School District | Idaho Falls School District 91 |
Idaho Falls emerges from the high, arid expanse of the high desert, defined by the persistent, cold clarity of the Mountain West’s atmosphere. It lies 3.4 miles west of Ammon, ID (from Ammon, ID: bearing 266°T), and is situated 7.4 miles northeast of Shelley. The Snake River carves a path directly through the center of the settlement, its waters providing a rhythmic, constant motion that contrasts with the quiet, expansive reach of the Snake River Plain that stretches toward the horizon. To the west, the subtle rise of the Sand Hills breaks the line of the sky, grounding the landscape in a rugged, earthy permanence. As evening descends, the light turns a sharp, translucent gold, catching the dry grasses and the lingering dust of the plain, lending the entire geography of Idaho Falls a feeling of vast, open-ended potential.
Early settlers were drawn to the power of the Snake River, recognizing that the natural constriction of the water offered a rare opportunity for passage and progress in a rugged territory. Idaho Falls grew from these initial efforts to harness the current, transforming from a simple crossing point into a hub for those moving through the interior of the continent. The development of the locale was marked by the steady labor of pioneers who built infrastructure to support a growing population, turning the sagebrush-covered terrain into a permanent point of reference. Over generations, the heritage of Idaho Falls has been shaped by this transition from a frontier outpost to a center of regional gravity, keeping the resilience of its founding years etched into the modern grid.
The economy of Idaho Falls thrives on a diverse foundation, ranging from the technical precision of nearby energy research to the enduring productivity of regional agriculture. Infrastructure here is built to serve both the practical needs of the high desert and the growing requirements of a modern workforce, with transportation and utility networks radiating outward to connect the local industry to wider markets. Education plays a significant role in the intellectual life of the place, as residents look toward local academic institutions and satellite university programs to foster expertise in science and commerce. As the workweek turns, the steady hum of commerce in Idaho Falls reflects a population that balances traditional regional industries with a forward-looking commitment to development and technological advancement.
Cultural life in Idaho Falls is defined by a deep appreciation for the outdoors and the communal spirit of the high plains, where residents gather for seasonal festivals that celebrate the cycle of the harvest and the changing light. While the pace of life remains measured, the calendar is punctuated by local events that bring the community together in public spaces, often centered near the banks of the Snake River or within the accessible grounds of Unknown Park. Recreational activities are oriented toward the terrestrial, with residents frequently traveling to Ririe Reservoir for seasonal boating or venturing into the open plains for hiking and exploration. Though the identity of Idaho Falls is quiet and self-contained, it remains a place where the proximity of the natural world—its wide, clear skies and the rugged character of the land—informs the daily experience of every person who calls it home.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Coordinates: 43.487517, -112.035712. 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 Idaho Falls includes the ZIP code (83404, 83401, 83402), telephone area code (208), county seat of Bonneville County (Idaho Falls), and school district assignment (Idaho Falls School District 91).
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. |