Nezperce Idaho Map

About Nezperce, Idaho

Nezperce is a locality in Lewis County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 522. The population density is 314.3 people per km². Nezperce is located at 46.2349°N, 116.2407°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 83543.

Nezperce rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley, where the soft shoulders of rolling hills begin their ascent towards the distant, timber-crowned ridges. It lies 39.1 miles east-south-east of Lewiston, ID (from Lewiston, ID: bearing 108°T), and is situated 16.9 miles south of Orofino. The landscape here is a study in gentle transitions: fields of gold and green, meticulously parceled and tended, surrender to the wilder embrace of ponderosa pine and Douglas fir. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries a crisp, cool scent of damp earth and pine needles, a prelude to the warmth that will soon settle over Nezperce. The houses, many painted in hues of cream, pale blue, and faded red, huddle together with a comforting proximity, their porches often adorned with overflowing pots of petunias and geraniums. Even on a quiet afternoon, a subtle hum of activity can be felt, the low thrum of tractors in the distance, the occasional distant bark of a dog, all contributing to the placid character of this agrarian heartland. The story of Nezperce is deeply entwined with the fertile soil it commands and the hardy spirit of its people. Originally a significant stop for early settlers and prospectors drawn by the promise of gold in the Clearwater Mountains, Nezperce evolved into a vital agricultural hub. Its economy, then as now, is largely dependent on the bountiful harvests of wheat, barley, and hay, crops that paint the valley floor in broad strokes of color with the changing seasons. The grain elevators, stoic sentinels against the vast Idaho sky, stand as enduring symbols of this agricultural legacy. While the echoes of the mining booms have long since faded, the town retains a quiet pride in its self-sufficiency and the enduring connection to the land that shaped its identity, a testament to the enduring resilience of a community that knows the value of hard work and the quiet beauty of its enduring landscape.

About This Nezperce Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Nezperce, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.234891, -116.240697. 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 Nezperce and Lewis County.

Detailed location data for Nezperce includes the ZIP code (83543), telephone area code (208), county seat of Lewis County (Nezperce), and school district assignment (Nezperce Joint School District 302). 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 Nezperce is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.