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Nampa Idaho Map

Explore Nampa, 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 Nampa, Idaho

How to Use This Nampa, Idaho Map

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

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.

CityNampa
StateIdaho (ID)
CountyCanyon County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneMountain Time (America/Boise)
Latitude43.584321
Longitude-116.563971
Population100,200
Density1155.5 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes83686, 83651, 83652, 83653, 83687
Area Code208
County SeatCaldwell
School DistrictNampa School District 131

About Nampa, Idaho

Nampa is a locality in Canyon County, Idaho, United States. With a population of 100,200, Nampa is a major urban centre in Idaho. The population density is 1155.5 people per km². Nampa is located at 43.5843°N, 116.5640°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. Nampa is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 83686, 83651, 83652.

Nampa defines the character of the high desert landscape, stretching across a wide and arid plain where the quality of light at dusk turns the horizon into a muted palette of violet and gold. It lies 7.9 miles west-northwest of Kuna, ID (from Kuna, ID: bearing 295°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west-southwest of Meridian. The Wilson Drain cuts through the local topography, serving as a quiet, functional artery that marks the transition between the cultivated fields and the wilder sagebrush reaches beyond the town limits. While the distant silhouettes of jagged peaks define the far-off horizon, the immediate terrain is shaped by the subtle rise of the Upper Deer Flat basin and the presence of Madden Butte, which stands as a solitary sentinel to the south. The atmosphere here possesses a sharp, clean clarity, an arid stillness that seems to amplify the long, slow shadows cast during the afternoon hours.

Nampa emerged from the intersection of rail lines and the ambition of early settlers who recognized the agricultural potential of this fertile, sun-baked basin. The town grew as a vital hub where the commerce of the frontier found a permanent footing, transitioning from a transient stopping point into a stable center for those who chose to cultivate the challenging, volcanic-enriched soil. This history is written in the orderly layout of the older districts, where the architecture reflects a mid-century pragmatism and the enduring influence of the agricultural families who laid the initial foundations. The spirit of the place remains tied to this foundational labor, a persistent focus on building something substantial out of the dust of the high desert.

Economic life in Nampa revolves around a sturdy blend of logistics, manufacturing, and food production, supported by a regional infrastructure that keeps the town connected to the broader Mountain West. The proximity to Lake Lowell provides a necessary resource for the surrounding farmlands, anchoring the local economy to the cycles of water management and seasonal harvest. Educational opportunities are anchored by institutions like Northwest Nazarene University, which serves as a center for intellectual and social development within the community. The daily rhythm is underscored by the steady movement of goods and people, a functional, industrious pace that feels entirely grounded in the hard-working reality of the region.

Cultural life in Nampa finds its expression in community-centered events, such as the annual Snake River Stampede, which highlights the area's deep-rooted connection to the traditions of the American West. Residents often gather at Wilson Creek Park to enjoy the open space, a quiet expanse that allows for a direct engagement with the native vegetation and the local wildlife. While the town maintains a distinct identity, it shares in the wider regional enthusiasm for college sports, with many locals closely following the competitive programs that define the state’s athletic identity. The cultural character of the place is not found in grand spectacles, but in the persistent, quiet interactions of a community that values its own history and the stark, uncompromising beauty of the land it occupies.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 077° E
  • Nampa Train Depot Museum and Interpretive Center (Museum) — 0.4 mi, 141° SE
  • Lakeview Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 078° E
  • Adelaide Theatre (Theatre) — 0.7 mi, 154° SE
  • Stampede Park (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 064° NE
  • Nampa Christian Field (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 286° W
  • Jesus Christ (Public Artwork) — 1.5 mi, 181° S
  • Nampa to Stoddard Trail (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 153° SE
  • Wilson Springs Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 3.1 mi, 174° S
  • Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.4 mi, 189° S · 3,339 acres
  • The Haunted World (Theme Park) — 5.5 mi, 354° N
  • Rosenthal Gallery of Art (Gallery) — 7.3 mi, 310° NW
  • Centennial Amphitheater (Theatre) — 7.4 mi, 310° NW
  • Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 310° NW
  • Whittenberger Planetarium (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 310° NW
  • Canyon County Veteran Memorial (Monument) — 8.1 mi, 314° NW
  • Mill Wheel (Monument) — 8.9 mi, 342° N
  • Kuna History Center (Museum) — 9.8 mi, 131° SE
  • Eagle Island State Park (State Park) — 10.3 mi, 053° NE
  • Morley Nelson Snake River Birds Of Prey National Conservation Area (National Conservation Area) — 10.7 mi, 155° SE · 601k acres
  • Northwest Science Museum Vision Center (Museum) — 12.4 mi, 078° E
  • Map Rock (Historic Ruins) — 13.3 mi, 212° SW
  • Idaho Aquarium (Aquarium) — 14.6 mi, 084° E
  • Branson Hollow (Attraction) — 15.6 mi, 340° N
  • Veteran's Memorial State Park (State Park) — 16.5 mi, 077° E
  • Art Source Gallery (Gallery) — 17.2 mi, 094° E
  • The Flicks (Cinema) — 18.1 mi, 084° E
  • Jump Creek (Wild & Scenic River) — 18.6 mi, 248° W · 1,565 acres
  • Boise National Forest (National Forest) — 21.7 mi, 064° NE · 2.6M acres
  • Owyhee River (Wild & Scenic River) — 31.6 mi, 290° W · 24k acres

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About This Nampa Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Nampa, Idaho. Coordinates: 43.584321, -116.563971. 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 Nampa includes the ZIP code (83686, 83651, 83652), telephone area code (208), county seat of Canyon County (Caldwell), and school district assignment (Nampa School District 131).

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 generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.