Lewiston Idaho Map

About Lewiston, Idaho

Lewiston is a locality in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of 34,651. The population density is 758.5 people per km². Lewiston is located at 46.4166°N, 117.0177°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 83501.

Lewiston rests at the confluence of great rivers, a place where the Clearwater and Snake rivers meet, their waters a deep, enduring blue against the ochre and sage of the surrounding hills. It lies 21.8 miles south of Moscow, ID (from Moscow, ID: bearing 182°T), and is situated 3.7 miles east-north-east of Clarkston Heights-Vineland. The land here is sculpted by the persistent flow of water, carving canyons and shaping the fertile plains that stretch towards the horizon. Sunlight, when it finds its way through the often clear skies, casts long, dramatic shadows across the terrain, highlighting the rugged beauty of the landscape. The air itself carries a distinct scent, a blend of sun-baked earth, pine needles from the higher slopes, and the distant, ever-present aroma of the river. This gateway city, Lewiston, carries the echoes of its past within its very bones. It was once the capital of Idaho Territory, a bustling hub for prospectors and pioneers drawn by the promise of gold and fertile land. The local economy, once fueled by mining and logging, now draws strength from agriculture – particularly the abundant fruit orchards that grace the nearby valleys – and a growing presence in manufacturing and transportation. The Lewiston Orchards, a vast expanse of fruit-laden trees, are a distinctive feature, their seasonal bloom a breathtaking spectacle. The Snake River, once a vital artery for steamboats, continues to play a role in commerce and recreation, its banks a testament to the enduring relationship between this community and its powerful waterways.

About This Lewiston Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lewiston, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.416551, -117.017657. 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 Lewiston and Nez Perce County.

Detailed location data for Lewiston includes the ZIP code (83501), telephone area code (208), county seat of Nez Perce County (Lewiston), and school district assignment (Lewiston Independent School District 340). 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 Lewiston is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.