Notus Idaho Map

About Notus, Idaho

Notus is a locality in Canyon County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 573. The population density is 772.5 people per km². Notus is located at 43.7254°N, 116.8013°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83656.

Notus rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley where the earth stretches, a quilt of cultivated fields, towards the distant, blue-shadowed shoulders of the Boise Mountains. It lies 7.1 miles north-west of Caldwell, ID (from Caldwell, ID: bearing 307°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west of Middleton. The land here is a study in patient agriculture, a place where the sky feels vast and the air, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean scent of turned soil and ripening grain. Long, straight roads, like fine threads, stitch the scattered farmsteads and modest homes together, leading the eye across the flat expanse that seems to hold the light long after the sun has begun its descent, painting the western horizon in hues of apricot and rose. The character of Notus is one of quiet resilience, a deep-rooted connection to the land that shapes its days and its outlook. The history of Notus is inextricably tied to the rich agricultural heritage of the Treasure Valley, a legacy forged by early settlers drawn to the fertile soil and the promise of a life sustained by the bounty of the earth. The local economy, then as now, is primarily agricultural, with harvests of potatoes, sugar beets, and various grains defining the rhythm of the seasons and the prosperity of the community. While the grander narratives of Idaho's mining booms may lie in other regions, Notus offers a more grounded, enduring story of cultivation and perseverance, a testament to the steady work of generations who coaxed life from this generous, if sometimes challenging, terrain. There are no grand monuments or bustling attractions here, but rather the quiet satisfaction of a community built on honest labor and the enduring beauty of the open landscape.

About This Notus Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Notus, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.725438, -116.801256. 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 Notus and Canyon County.

Detailed location data for Notus includes the ZIP code (83656), telephone area code (208), county seat of Canyon County (Caldwell), and school district assignment (Notus School District 135). 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 Notus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.