Orofino Idaho Map

About Orofino, Idaho

Orofino is a locality in Clearwater County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,260. The population density is 508.9 people per km². Orofino is located at 46.4793°N, 116.2551°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 83544.

Orofino rests in a valley cradled by the Clearwater River, a place where the sky often feels impossibly wide and the surrounding hills wear a green so deep it seems to absorb the light. It lies 36.6 miles east of Lewiston, ID (from Lewiston, ID: bearing 83°T), and is situated 16.9 miles north of Nezperce. The air here carries a cool, damp scent from the dense coniferous forests that climb the slopes, a scent that mingles with the fainter, sweeter perfume of wild huckleberries in the late summer months. The river itself, a broad, silken ribbon of grey-blue, dictates the rhythm of the land, its waters reflecting the ever-changing moods of the sky. Even on a clear day, the light has a certain softened quality, as if filtered through a fine, ancient veil, lending a hushed reverence to the landscape. The history of Orofino is deeply entwined with the Clearwater River and the rich timber resources that have sustained its people for generations. Logging has long been the lifeblood of this community, the sturdy scent of pine and fir a constant presence, and the distant whine of saws a familiar sound echoing through the valley. The town’s origins trace back to the prospectors and loggers who first ventured into this rugged territory, drawn by the promise of natural wealth. Today, a quiet resilience characterizes Orofino, a spirit forged by isolation and dependence on the land, where the pace of life allows for the appreciation of simple things, like the gentle lapping of the river against its banks or the slow drift of clouds across the vast Idaho sky.

About This Orofino Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Orofino, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.479347, -116.25514. 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 Orofino and Clearwater County.

Detailed location data for Orofino includes the ZIP code (83544), telephone area code (208), county seat of Clearwater County (Orofino), and school district assignment (Orofino Joint School District 171). 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 Orofino is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.