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Ketchum Idaho Map

Explore Ketchum, 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 Ketchum, Idaho

How to Use This Ketchum, Idaho Map

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

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

Latitude	43.687718
Longitude	-114.380069
Population	3,555
Density	428.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	83340
Area Code	208
County Seat	Hailey
School District	Blaine County School District 61

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About Ketchum, Idaho

Ketchum is a locality in Blaine County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,555. The population density is 428.3 people per km². Ketchum is located at 43.6877°N, 114.3801°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. Ketchum is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 83340.

Ketchum anchors a high-altitude basin where the thin, crystalline air sharpens the edges of every pine needle and limestone outcrop. It lies 66.6 miles north of Jerome, ID (from Jerome, ID: bearing 7°T), and is situated 11.4 miles north-northwest of Hailey. Trail Creek charts a rhythmic course through the landscape, its cold, clear waters carving a path that defines the local topography and guides the movement of the seasons. Beyond the immediate vicinity, the jagged, serrated silhouette of the Sawtooth Range rises against the horizon, a constant reminder of the geological forces that shaped this rugged interior. The terrain surrounding Ketchum shifts from sage-dusted plains to the timbered slopes of the Sawtooth National Forest, creating a mosaic of varied textures that glow with a pale, amber brilliance when the sun dips behind the distant peaks.

Miners and prospectors first arrived in the late nineteenth century, drawn by the promise of silver and lead that lay dormant beneath the rocky earth. Ketchum quickly evolved from a raw, bustling supply camp into a vital railhead, serving as a gateway for the freight and passengers traversing the wilder reaches of the territory. As the mining booms waned, the settlement retained its resilient spirit, transitioning from a resource-dependent outpost into a place defined by its enduring connection to the land. The architecture of Ketchum still whispers of this transition, with historic structures reflecting the pragmatic, wood-frame sensibilities of the early settlers who laid the foundations for the modern landscape.

The economy of Ketchum thrives on a blend of seasonal recreation and a sophisticated service industry that caters to those drawn by the clarity of the mountain light. While the local infrastructure supports a steady influx of visitors, the town maintains a focus on sustainable growth and the preservation of its natural environment, with Adams Gulch providing a nearby sanctuary for those seeking to explore the rugged trails of the basin. Educational opportunities remain centered on the broader regional institutions of the Mountain West, ensuring that the local workforce stays connected to the intellectual and technical advancements of the era. Development in Ketchum continues to prioritize a balance between modern utility and the preservation of the open, expansive character of the valley floor.

Cultural life in Ketchum finds its physical center at Ketchum Town Square, a public space that hosts a variety of gatherings and seasonal celebrations that bring the community together. While the locality lacks professional sports stadiums, the lifestyle is defined by a deep engagement with alpine pursuits and the quiet, steady pace of high-country living. Literary history is deeply intertwined with the identity of the place, as the writer Ernest Hemingway famously spent his final years here, finding a profound connection to the landscape that mirrored his own temperament. Whether visiting the distant, serene waters of Baker Lake or observing the community events that animate the town, residents and travelers alike experience a sense of place that remains stark, honest, and remarkably unadorned.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sawtooth National Forest (National Forest) — 0.3 mi, 271° W · 1.8M acres
Hemingway/Northwood Natural Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 060° NE
Rotary Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 094° E
Atkinson Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 129° SE
Sun Valley Ski Area Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 0.6 mi, 213° SW
Ketchum Bike Park (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 132° SE
Knob Hill Natural Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 107° E
KECH-FM (Sun Valley) (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 212° SW
Sun Peak Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 2.3 mi, 031° NE
Hemingway Memorial (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 050° NE
Hemingway-Boulders Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 5.8 mi, 352° N · 68k acres
Sawtooth National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 6.9 mi, 344° N · 754k acres
Challis National Forest (National Forest) — 11.2 mi, 028° NE · 2.5M acres
Chairlift Swing (Viewpoint) — 12.3 mi, 167° S
Jim McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 17.4 mi, 358° N · 120k acres
Shoshone Ice Caves (Attraction) — 28.1 mi, 173° S
Alice-Toxaway Divide (Monument) — 33.8 mi, 302° NW
Main Theater (Cinema) — 41.3 mi, 068° E
Earthquake Interpretive Site (Attraction) — 41.6 mi, 038° NE
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 44.0 mi, 111° E
Tepee Circles (Historic Ruins) — 45.9 mi, 111° E
Lava Trees (Attraction) — 46.7 mi, 114° SE
Natural Arch (Attraction) — 47.3 mi, 110° E
Custer Museum (Museum) — 50.8 mi, 342° N
Shoshone Showhouse (Cinema) — 52.0 mi, 182° S
Bruno Cabin Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 52.2 mi, 359° N
Painted Rock (Public Artwork) — 57.2 mi, 008° N
Hagerman National monument and thousand springs state park visitor center (Museum) — 64.6 mi, 204° SW
Jerome County Historical Museum (Museum) — 66.8 mi, 186° S
Herrett Museum (Museum) — 76.4 mi, 183° S

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