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Jerome Idaho Map

Explore Jerome, 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.

Interactive Map of Jerome, Idaho

How to Use This Jerome, Idaho Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Jerome, 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 Jerome.

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	Jerome
State	Idaho (ID)
County	Jerome County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Boise)

Latitude	42.724073
Longitude	-114.518653
Population	12,349
Density	842.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	83338
Area Code	208
County Seat	Jerome
School District	Jerome Joint School District 261

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About Jerome, Idaho

Jerome is a locality in Jerome County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of 12,349. The population density is 842.5 people per km². Jerome is located at 42.7241°N, 114.5187°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. Jerome is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 83338.

Jerome rises from the expansive, sun-drenched plains of the high desert, where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered under a sky of piercing, pale clarity. It lies 11.5 miles north-northwest of Twin Falls, ID (from Twin Falls, ID: bearing 345°T), and is situated 15.3 miles north-northwest of Kimberly. The landscape surrounding Jerome is defined by the stark, volcanic textures of the earth and the quiet presence of distant landmarks like Sonnickson Butte, which stands as a silent sentinel over the sagebrush. Water provides a subtle, vital thread in this arid environment, with J Canal flowing just two miles away to nourish the thirsty soil. Residents often find solace in the open spaces of Sheppards Park, a local sanctuary that grounds the community within the vast, quiet geometry of the plains. Even the light here feels different, catching the dust motes at dusk and casting long, melancholic shadows across the flat expanse that seem to hold the stillness of the afternoon.

Jerome emerged as a testament to human persistence in a land that demands much from those who settle its reaches. The local economy remains deeply rooted in the rhythmic cycles of agriculture, where potato fields and dairy operations form the backbone of a steady, industrious way of life. Industry in Jerome hums with the machinery of processing and distribution, reflecting a pragmatic culture that values the tangible output of labor above all else. Historical efforts to harness the terrain transformed this high-desert expanse into a productive corridor, ensuring that the legacy of those early settlers remains visible in every furrowed row of crops. This commitment to the land creates a distinct atmosphere of quiet endurance, where the passage of time is marked not by grand monuments, but by the changing seasons of the harvest.

Cultural life in Jerome moves with a deliberate, unhurried pace that reflects the vastness of the surrounding horizon. While the town maintains a modest profile, it serves as a central hub for the regional spirit, often gathering for community events that draw neighbors together under the immense, star-filled night. The landscape offers quiet places for contemplation, such as the serene vicinity of Blue Lakes, where the water provides a striking contrast to the rugged, sun-baked terrain of Sucker Flat. While the world beyond might clamor for attention, the people of Jerome find meaning in the modest landmarks and the shared stories that define their common experience. This is a place where the grandeur of the Mountain West is not shouted, but felt in the cool, dry air and the unwavering resilience of a life lived in harmony with the high, open plains.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Jerome County Historical Museum (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 012° N
Gayle Forsyth Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 049° NE
Candlelight Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 159° S
Sikes Act Wildlife Habitat Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 094° E
Scott Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 6.1 mi, 189° S
Auger Falls Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 6.2 mi, 181° S
Thousand Springs State Park (State Park) — 7.5 mi, 235° SW
Niagara Springs Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.9 mi, 244° SW
IB Perrine Monument (Monument) — 9.2 mi, 159° S
Evel Knievel Monument (Monument) — 9.3 mi, 159° S
Herrett Museum (Museum) — 10.0 mi, 166° S
CSI Tower (Monument) — 10.1 mi, 167° S
Shoshone Falls (Attraction) — 10.6 mi, 146° SE
Well Water Drill Rig (Historic Ruins) — 11.1 mi, 186° S
Twin Falls County Museum (Museum) — 11.2 mi, 188° S
Vineyard Creek (Wild & Scenic River) — 12.5 mi, 137° SE · 262 acres
Military Police Building (Historic Ruins) — 14.0 mi, 103° E
Hansen Bridge Lookout (Viewpoint) — 15.5 mi, 135° SE
Shoshone Showhouse (Cinema) — 15.7 mi, 021° N
Blue Heart Spings (Attraction) — 15.8 mi, 267° W
Lava Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 16.9 mi, 025° NE · 35k acres
Hagerman National monument and thousand springs state park visitor center (Museum) — 20.2 mi, 291° W
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument (National Monument) — 20.4 mi, 276° W · 4,364 acres
Snake River (Wild & Scenic River) — 20.9 mi, 293° NW · 36k acres
Historic Oregon Trail 1840-1860 (Attraction) — 22.2 mi, 277° W
Balanced Rock (Attraction) — 25.4 mi, 242° SW
Sawtooth National Forest (National Forest) — 27.2 mi, 175° S · 1.8M acres
Minidoka County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 44.8 mi, 099° E
Community Wall (Public Artwork) — 65.8 mi, 296° NW
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 70.2 mi, 043° NE

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