Oldtown Idaho Map
Oldtown, 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 Oldtown, Bonner County.
Interactive Map of Oldtown, Idaho
| City | Oldtown |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Bonner |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 48.178794 |
| Longitude | -117.03798 |
| Population | 428 |
| Density | 268.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Oldtown, Idaho
Oldtown is a locality in Bonner County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 428. The population density is 268.7 people per km². Oldtown is located at 48.1788°N, 117.0380°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 83822.
Oldtown rests in a valley carved by the relentless passage of water and time. It lies 32.1 miles north of Post Falls, ID (from Post Falls, ID: bearing 353°T), and is situated 0.2 miles east-south-east of Newport. The land here is a study in muted greens and browns, a gentle slope rising from the broad, slow-moving river that defines its western edge. Ancient cedars and firs, their branches thick with the dampness of northern climes, guard the higher elevations, their shadows stretching long and cool across the terrain as the sun begins its descent. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and wet earth, a fragrance that clings to the very stones of the buildings and the weathered wood of the docks. It is a place where the sky feels vast, even when framed by the embracing arms of the surrounding hills, and where the quiet hum of the river is a constant, reassuring presence. The history of Oldtown is inextricably linked to the timber that once flowed down its namesake river, a torrent of logs that fueled the burgeoning industries of a young nation. Sawmills, now silent monuments to a bygone era, once lined the banks, their rhythmic clang and roar a familiar sound in the valley. Today, the economy of Oldtown has found a more measured footing, with a growing reliance on tourism drawn to the abundant outdoor recreation the region offers. The river itself remains a focal point, a placid expanse dotted with the occasional boat, and the surrounding forests provide a sanctuary for hikers and nature enthusiasts. There's a groundedness to Oldtown, a sense that its inhabitants are connected to the land and the water in a way that transcends mere habitation, a quiet resilience born of working with, rather than against, the natural forces that shaped this corner of the world.
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About This Oldtown Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Oldtown, 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 Oldtown and Bonner County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Oldtown 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 Oldtown 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. |
