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Lewiston Idaho Map

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City	Lewiston
State	Idaho (ID)
County	Nez Perce County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	46.39313
Longitude	-116.993472
Population	34,203
Density	762.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	83501
Area Code	208
County Seat	Lewiston
School District	Lewiston Independent School District 340

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About Lewiston, Idaho

Lewiston is a locality in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of 34,203. The population density is 762.3 people per km². Lewiston is located at 46.3931°N, 116.9935°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Lewiston is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 83501.

Lewiston rises where the profound, deep channels of the Clearwater River carve a path through the arid, sun-bleached landscape. It lies 21.8 miles south of Moscow, ID (from Moscow, ID: bearing 182°T), and is situated 3.7 miles east-northeast of Clarkston Heights-Vineland. The air here holds a dry, sharp clarity that defines the transition between the high plateau and the lower basin, where the light at dusk turns the surrounding slopes into shades of burnished copper. Travelers approaching from the higher elevations often find their perspective shifted by the steep descent of Lewiston Hill, which looms three miles away as a sentinel over the valley floor. Nearby, the quiet grounds of Vollmer Park provide a space where the native grasses and woodland brush offer a respite from the intensity of the summer sun. Further out, the rugged terrain of Chambers Gulch marks the deeper folds of the earth, seven miles distant from the main thoroughfare.

Lewiston emerged as a point of convergence for those navigating the interior, serving as a gateway for the steady movement of people and resources throughout the region. The economy remains anchored by the rhythms of industry, with large-scale manufacturing and paper production anchoring the local workforce. These operations rely on the steady flow of the Clearwater River to support their industrial demands, maintaining a link to the physical necessities of the land. Agriculture continues to play a quiet, essential role, as the surrounding fields yield crops that define the seasonal cycles of the inhabitants. This balance of production and labor gives the place a sturdy, pragmatic character that values the tangible results of a day’s effort.

Lewiston possesses a cultural identity shaped by the intersection of frontier resilience and a modern, steady-paced life. The community gathers for local events that celebrate the harvest and the changing seasons, grounding the social life of the residents in the familiar patterns of the land. Notable figures like the writer Carol Ryrie Brink once called this place home, drawing from its unique atmosphere to inform a lasting literary legacy. Beyond the daily activity, the people maintain an enduring connection to the geography, often finding beauty in the stark, open horizons that stretch beyond the outskirts. Life here moves with a deliberate, unadorned focus, reflecting the hard, clear light that characterizes this specific part of the Mountain West.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sunset Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 000° N
Airport Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 199° S
Clearwater River (Wild & Scenic River) — 1.6 mi, 354° N · 24k acres
Lower Granite Lake (Recreation Area) — 1.7 mi, 350° N
Pepsi Park (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 350° N
Hells Gate State Park (State Park) — 2.5 mi, 255° W
Nez Perce County Historical Society (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 321° NW
C. C. Van Arsdol (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 347° N
Blue Mountains Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 8.6 mi, 215° SW
George Creek (State Conservation Area) — 8.6 mi, 215° SW
Lapwai State Game Farm (Nature Reserve) — 9.5 mi, 096° E
Local Native American and geological information (Museum) — 9.9 mi, 279° W
Umatilla National Forest (National Forest) — 21.3 mi, 215° SW · 1.4M acres
Village Centre Cinemas at Eastside Marketplace (Cinema) — 22.7 mi, 001° N
Nuart Theatre-Christ Church (Theatre) — 23.3 mi, 359° N
Kenworthy Theatre (Theatre) — 23.3 mi, 359° N
Pritchard Art Gallery (Gallery) — 23.4 mi, 359° N
McConnell Mansion Museum (Museum) — 23.5 mi, 360° N
Clearwater National Forest (National Forest) — 24.5 mi, 072° E · 1.7M acres
The Caring Call (Public Artwork) — 24.6 mi, 341° N
Troy Mining & Milling Co. (Historic Ruins) — 25.9 mi, 034° NE
Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 27.4 mi, 180° S · 662k acres
Paradise Point (Viewpoint) — 29.3 mi, 005° N
Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 29.6 mi, 228° SW · 177k acres
Steam Locomotive W.i.&m.ry.co. 1 (Monument) — 37.0 mi, 007° N
Codger Pole (Attraction) — 37.9 mi, 332° NW
Kendall Monument (Monument) — 38.0 mi, 255° W
Cooper's Ferry / Nipéhe (Historic Ruins) — 44.2 mi, 139° SE
McCoy Valley Museum (Museum) — 52.2 mi, 347° N
Bruce Memorial Museum (Museum) — 56.1 mi, 262° W

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