Orofino Idaho Map
Explore Orofino, Idaho, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Orofino, Idaho
| City | Orofino |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Clearwater County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 46.479347 |
| Longitude | -116.25514 |
| Population | 2,656 |
| Density | 415.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 83544 |
| Area Code | 208 |
| County Seat | Orofino |
| School District | Orofino Joint School District 171 |
About Orofino, Idaho
Orofino is a locality in Clearwater County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,656. The population density is 415.3 people per km². Orofino is located at 46.4793°N, 116.2551°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Orofino is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 83544.Orofino anchors itself within a deep, rugged canyon where the air carries the sharp, clean scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 36.6 miles east of Lewiston, ID (from Lewiston, ID: bearing 83°T), and is situated 47.2 miles east-southeast of Pullman. The Clearwater River carves a restless path through the landscape, its currents reflecting the shifting gray and amber light that filters down from the steep, timbered slopes. High above the riverbed, the terrain rises into broken ridges and plateaus, marking a transition from the narrow valley floor toward the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Bitterroot Range. Only two miles away, the vast expanse of Dworshak Reservoir holds the water in a quiet, still reflection, contrasting with the constant motion of the nearby currents.
Orofino draws its character from the timber and labor that shaped the surrounding hills, keeping a pace set by the seasonal rhythm of the woods and the water. The local economy maintains a quiet endurance, rooted in the legacy of logging and the administrative presence of the dam, which alters the valley's quietude with the steady hum of power and purpose. Far from the bustle of urban centers, life here moves with the deliberation of a slow-moving current, punctuated by the occasional echo of machinery or the whistle of wind moving through the canyons. Travelers passing through Nichols Canyon or exploring the protected reaches of the Clearwater River sense a landscape that is less a backdrop than an active participant in the daily lives of those who remain.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Clearwater River (Wild & Scenic River) — locality lies within · 24k acres
- Orofino City Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 209° SW
- Rotary Ballfields (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 315° NW
- Orofino Champion Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 047° NE
- Dworshak Reservoir (Recreation Area) — 2.2 mi, 341° N
- Ahsahka Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 2.7 mi, 299° NW
- North Fork Clearwater River Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 3.4 mi, 302° NW
- Dworshak State Park (State Park) — 3.9 mi, 326° NW
- St. Joe National Forest (National Forest) — 7.5 mi, 348° N · 868k acres
- Lolo Creek (Wild & Scenic River) — 8.2 mi, 151° SE · 8,315 acres
- Lower Lolo Creek Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 8.5 mi, 147° SE
- Clearwater National Forest (National Forest) — 11.3 mi, 279° W · 1.7M acres
- Troy Mining & Milling Co. (Historic Ruins) — 25.9 mi, 307° NW
- Lapwai State Game Farm (Nature Reserve) — 26.6 mi, 255° W
- C. C. Van Arsdol (Monument) — 36.2 mi, 268° W
- Nez Perce County Historical Society (Museum) — 37.0 mi, 264° W
- Village Centre Cinemas at Eastside Marketplace (Cinema) — 38.4 mi, 296° NW
- McConnell Mansion Museum (Museum) — 39.3 mi, 297° NW
- Nuart Theatre-Christ Church (Theatre) — 39.4 mi, 296° NW
- Kenworthy Theatre (Theatre) — 39.4 mi, 296° NW
- Pritchard Art Gallery (Gallery) — 39.4 mi, 297° NW
- Paradise Point (Viewpoint) — 39.9 mi, 306° NW
- Cooper's Ferry / Nipéhe (Historic Ruins) — 40.2 mi, 190° S
- Steam Locomotive W.i.&m.ry.co. 1 (Monument) — 43.5 mi, 315° NW
- Local Native American and geological information (Museum) — 45.2 mi, 265° W
- The Caring Call (Public Artwork) — 46.3 mi, 292° W
- Deep Creek Massacre (Monument) — 52.0 mi, 202° S
- Codger Pole (Attraction) — 59.4 mi, 298° NW
- Pittsburg Rockart Interpertive Site (Attraction) — 59.8 mi, 190° S
- Kirkwood Ranch Museum (Museum) — 64.1 mi, 191° S
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About This Orofino Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Orofino, Idaho. Coordinates: 46.479347, -116.25514. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
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).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
