Juliaetta Idaho Map

About Juliaetta, Idaho

Juliaetta is a locality in Latah County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 672. The population density is 324.2 people per km². Juliaetta is located at 46.5788°N, 116.7060°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 83535.

Juliaetta rests in a valley where the Clearwater River's embrace shapes the land. It lies 17.5 miles south-east of Moscow, ID (from Moscow, ID: bearing 127°T), and is situated 18.6 miles north-east of Lewiston. The surrounding Palouse hills, a muted green in the spring and a rich gold in the summer, rise in soft, rolling contours, their slopes often etched with the straight lines of agricultural fields. The air here carries the clean scent of pine from the nearby forests and the earthy aroma of tilled soil. The Clearwater River, a wide, benevolent presence, flows with a steady, unhurried current, its surface reflecting the vast, often cloud-sculpted sky. The character of Juliaetta is one of quiet resilience, a place that feels deeply rooted in the natural rhythms of its environment. The history of Juliaetta is intimately tied to the Clearwater River, which once served as a vital artery for steamboats carrying goods and settlers. The town itself grew from a small settlement established to support logging and agriculture, industries that continue to define its local economy. The fertile soil of the surrounding hills is particularly suited for wheat and barley, and the golden fields that stretch to the horizon are a testament to this agricultural heritage. While the steamboat era has long passed, the river remains a source of recreation and a constant reminder of the forces that shaped this corner of Idaho. Distinctive to Juliaetta is a sense of continuity, a quiet pride in its heritage that is palpable in the well-maintained older buildings and the friendly nods exchanged between residents.

About This Juliaetta Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Juliaetta, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.57878, -116.705986. 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 Juliaetta and Latah County.

Detailed location data for Juliaetta includes the ZIP code (83535), telephone area code (208), county seat of Latah County (Moscow), and school district assignment (Kendrick Joint School District 283). 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 Juliaetta is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.