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Meridian Idaho Map

Explore Meridian, 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 Meridian, Idaho

How to Use This Meridian, Idaho Map

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

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

Latitude	43.612109
Longitude	-116.391513
Population	117,635
Density	1294.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	83642, 83646, 83680
Area Code	208
County Seat	Boise
School District	Meridian Joint School District 2

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About Meridian, Idaho

Meridian is a locality in Ada County, Idaho, United States. With a population of 117,635, Meridian is a major urban centre in Idaho. The population density is 1294.7 people per km². Meridian is located at 43.6121°N, 116.3915°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. Meridian is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 83642, 83646, 83680.

Meridian maintains a steady presence upon the broad, arid expanse of the high desert plain, where the horizon stretches wide under a vast and unblinking sky. It lies 6.1 miles south-southwest of Eagle, ID (from Eagle, ID: bearing 198°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west of Boise. The landscape around Meridian is defined by a quiet, earthen austerity, punctuated by the persistent passage of Ninemile Creek as it carves a path through the dry, sun-baked soil. To the south, the silhouette of Madden Butte rises as a solitary marker against the skyline, while the subtle depression of Purdam Gulch suggests the ancient, slow-moving shifts of the earth. The air here carries a crisp, thin clarity during the winter months, and when summer arrives, the light turns a deep, golden honey color that illuminates the sage and bunchgrass with an intensity that seems to sharpen every shadow.

Settlement in the area began as a modest agricultural endeavor, with the arrival of early homesteaders who recognized the potential of the fertile, volcanic-rich soil. Meridian emerged from these humble beginnings as a hub for those working the land, eventually formalizing its identity as the irrigation networks brought life to the dusty plains. The history of Meridian reflects the tenacity of those who first broke the ground, turning the wild, scrub-covered acreage into productive fields that sustained a growing population. Over the generations, the physical footprints of these early pioneers have been integrated into a modern grid, yet the legacy of the original agrarian spirit remains visible in the expansive view that faces the horizon.

Economic life in Meridian has shifted from its foundational agricultural roots toward a diverse landscape of technology, healthcare, and retail services that support the broader regional growth. While the local infrastructure continues to expand to accommodate new residents, the town maintains a focus on accessible public spaces, such as the central Generations Plaza, which serves as a gathering point for local commerce and community connection. Educational opportunities are supported by a robust system of schools that prepare the youth for a professional future within the state’s evolving industrial sectors. As Meridian develops, the balance between maintaining its functional utility and preserving the open character of the high desert remains a primary challenge for its planners and citizens.

Cultural life in Meridian centers on the shared rhythms of the calendar, marked by seasonal festivals and community events that draw people into the open air of the town center. Residents often look toward the nearby presence of Lake Lowell for recreation, finding a rare, still expanse of water that offers a cool reprieve from the heat of the plains. While there are no major professional sports franchises within its own borders, a deep loyalty to regional college teams permeates the local social fabric, fueling excitement during the crisp autumn months. The pace of life in Meridian is measured by the steady, predictable cycles of the seasons, offering a sense of stability for those who choose to live amidst the quiet, expansive beauty of the inland West.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Five Mile Creek Pathway (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 078° E
Storey Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 179° S
By the Seaside (Public Artwork) — 0.9 mi, 183° S
Jabil Fields (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 162° S
Meridian Settlers Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 356° N
Julius M. Kleiner (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 069° E
Northwest Science Museum Vision Center (Museum) — 3.6 mi, 079° E
Eagle Island State Park (State Park) — 4.3 mi, 354° N
Idaho Aquarium (Aquarium) — 5.9 mi, 094° E
Veteran's Memorial State Park (State Park) — 7.6 mi, 077° E
Old Boise Historic District Engraved Stone (Monument) — 7.9 mi, 083° E
Billy Moynihan Engraved Stone (Monument) — 7.9 mi, 083° E
Lakeview Amphitheater (Theatre) — 8.1 mi, 256° W
Kuna History Center (Museum) — 8.5 mi, 189° S
Nampa Train Depot Museum and Interpretive Center (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 255° W
Adelaide Theatre (Theatre) — 8.7 mi, 253° W
Art Source Gallery (Gallery) — 9.0 mi, 110° E
Capitol Contemporary Gallery (Gallery) — 9.3 mi, 090° E
The Flicks (Cinema) — 9.3 mi, 090° E
BoDo CINEMA (Cinema) — 9.3 mi, 089° E
Gallery 601 (Gallery) — 9.3 mi, 089° E
The Haunted World (Theme Park) — 9.8 mi, 291° W
Historic Broadway Block (Attraction) — 10.0 mi, 098° E
Boise Front Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 11.1 mi, 063° NE
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.3 mi, 236° SW · 3,339 acres
Idaho museum of mining and geology (Museum) — 11.5 mi, 093° E
Morley Nelson Snake River Birds Of Prey National Conservation Area (National Conservation Area) — 11.6 mi, 181° S · 601k acres
Long-Billed Curlew Habitat Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 12.1 mi, 333° NW
Boise River Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.6 mi, 094° E
Boise National Forest (National Forest) — 13.2 mi, 056° NE · 2.6M acres

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