New Meadows, Idaho — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of New Meadows, Adams County.
| City | New Meadows |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Adams |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Boise) |
| Latitude | 44.971281 |
| Longitude | -116.284018 |
| Population | 411 |
| Density | 205.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
New Meadows is a locality in Adams County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 411. The population density is 205.5 people per km². New Meadows is located at 44.9713°N, 116.2840°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83654.
New Meadows lies cradled by the broad shoulders of the Salmon River Mountains, a broad basin where the land exhales a sigh of green across rolling hills and meadows. It lies 88.2 miles north of Eagle, ID (from Eagle, ID: bearing 2°T), and is situated 10.0 miles west-north-west of McCall. The sky here is a vast, ever-changing canvas, a deep, profound blue in the midday sun that softens to a bruised purple and rose at dusk, bleeding into the distant, pine-clad peaks. The air itself carries a crispness, a clean, untainted scent of fir needles and damp earth, a subtle perfume that clings to the senses. Little creeks, born from snowmelt and hidden springs, trace silver threads through the landscape, feeding into the larger arteries of water that define this place. The character of New Meadows is one of quiet resilience, a landscape that has weathered the seasons and the passage of time with a stoic grace, its beauty unadorned and deeply felt. The history of New Meadows is intrinsically tied to the mighty Salmon River, its waters a lifeline for generations of prospectors and settlers drawn by the promise of gold and fertile ground. This valley, once a vital corridor for indigenous peoples, later became a crucial stop for those pushing westward, its name echoing the vast, open expanses that welcomed weary travelers. The economy of New Meadows has long been rooted in the bounty of the land, with ranching and agriculture forming the backbone of its sustenance, the rhythm of the seasons dictating the pulse of daily life. While the echoes of the mining boom have faded, the spirit of hard work and self-reliance endures, a quiet testament to the enduring character of this Idaho valley. The occasional hum of an ATV or the distant lowing of cattle are the prevailing sounds, a gentle counterpoint to the whisper of the wind through the grasses.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of New Meadows, Idaho with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 New Meadows and Adams County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for New Meadows is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct New Meadows is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |