Explore Moscow, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Moscow, 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 Moscow.
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 | Moscow |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Latah County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 46.732388 |
| Longitude | -117.000165 |
| Population | 25,435 |
| Density | 1421.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 83843, 83844 |
| Area Code | 208, 986 |
| County Seat | Moscow |
| School District | Moscow School District 281 |
Moscow holds a quiet command over the landscape where Paradise Creek traces a path through the earth. It lies 21.8 miles north of Lewiston, ID (from Lewiston, ID: bearing 2°T), and is situated 8.5 miles east of Pullman. The ground rises into the gentle slopes of the rolling prairie, characterized by the rich, dark soil that defines the regional character. From the higher elevations, one might catch a glimpse of Tomer Butte standing sentinel four miles away, its form dark against the changing sky. The land extends into the nearby Paradise Valley, creating a sense of openness that stretches toward the horizon. At the edge of the settled space, Ghormley Park provides a small, green anchor where the local flora thrives in the clear, hard light of the Mountain West.
History in Moscow remains tied to the cycles of the earth and the steady labor of those who cultivate the surrounding fields. The local economy finds its strength in the intersection of agricultural output and the intellectual pursuits fostered by the University of Idaho. Grain silos and research facilities stand as markers of a place that values both the harvest and the scientific inquiry required to improve it. Over the years, the region has matured from a modest settlement into a hub for education and commerce that supports the broader inland territory. The rhythm of daily life here is dictated by the academic calendar and the turning of the seasons, ensuring that the work of the fields and the work of the mind remain in constant conversation.
Moscow fosters a cultural character defined by a deliberate, thoughtful pace and an appreciation for the arts. Notable landmarks include the historic buildings on the campus of the University of Idaho, which serve as the architectural anchor of the community. Residents often gather for the lively atmosphere of the local farmers market, where the bounty of the land is displayed with pride. Among the figures who have contributed to the legacy of this place, the author Carol Ryrie Brink captured the spirit of the region in her writing, reflecting the experiences of those who grew up in these plains. Throughout the year, various festivals bring a sense of cohesion to the population, reinforcing the ties that bind the local citizens to their environment.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Moscow, Idaho. Coordinates: 46.732388, -117.000165. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Moscow includes the ZIP code (83843, 83844), telephone area code (208, 986), county seat of Latah County (Moscow), and school district assignment (Moscow School District 281).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |