Mud Lake Idaho Map

About Mud Lake, Idaho

Mud Lake is a locality in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 491. The population density is 320.9 people per km². Mud Lake is located at 43.8413°N, 112.4761°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83450.

Mud Lake lies in a broad, sweeping expanse where the land exhales a quiet, patient breath under an immense sky. It lies 34.0 miles north-west of Idaho Falls, ID (from Idaho Falls, ID: bearing 320°T), and is situated 19.3 miles west-north-west of Roberts. The terrain here is a study in subtle gradients, a canvas of earth and water that blurs the lines between them. Low-slung hills, softened by millennia of wind and rain, ripple towards the horizon, their slopes often cloaked in the muted greens and browns of hardy grasses and occasional scrub. The air itself carries a unique quality, a crisp coolness that hints at the proximity of water, even when it’s not immediately visible, and a clarity that can make distant objects seem startlingly near. This is a place where the light, especially as it softens towards evening, seems to pool and linger, casting long, gentle shadows that imbue the landscape with a profound sense of stillness. The history of Mud Lake is intricately tied to the ebb and flow of water and the resilience of those who have made their home here. For generations, the economy of Mud Lake has been shaped by the fertile soil and the opportunities it provides, with agriculture forming the bedrock of its character. Vast fields, a patchwork of crops that shift with the seasons, stretch out, a testament to the enduring agricultural spirit of the region. The very name, Mud Lake, speaks to the natural processes that have shaped this land, a constant reminder of the dynamic interplay between earth and water that defines its identity. It’s a place where a deep connection to the land is not just a concept, but a lived reality, fostering a quiet, unassuming pride in the enduring legacy of Mud Lake.

About This Mud Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mud Lake, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.841297, -112.476095. 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 Mud Lake and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Mud Lake includes the ZIP code (83450), telephone area code (208), county seat of Jefferson County (Rigby), and school district assignment (West Jefferson School District 253). 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 Mud Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.