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Payette Idaho Map

Explore Payette, Idaho, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Payette, Idaho

How to Use This Payette, Idaho Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Payette, Idaho. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Idaho or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Payette.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Payette
State	Idaho (ID)
County	Payette County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Boise)

Latitude	44.07822
Longitude	-116.933771
Population	8,127
Density	787.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	83661
Area Code	208
County Seat	Payette
School District	Payette Joint School District 371

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About Payette, Idaho

Payette is a locality in Payette County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,127. The population density is 787.6 people per km². Payette is located at 44.0782°N, 116.9338°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. Payette is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 83661.

Payette occupies a quiet stretch of land where the horizon holds the stillness of the high desert. It lies 30.0 miles north-northwest of Middleton, ID (from Middleton, ID: bearing 329°T), and is situated 3.9 miles north-northeast of Ontario. The landscape unfurls in wide, dusty expanses, punctuated by the steady, slow-moving currents of the Payette River. A few miles away, the rugged silhouette of Malheur Butte rises against the sky, grounding the view in earth and stone. The terrain near Jacobsen Gulch reveals the subtle shifts in elevation that define this portion of the plains. Evenings here bring a clarity of light that turns the sagebrush into shades of deep violet and bruised gold.

Payette emerged from the practical necessity of the frontier, building its foundations upon the industry of the soil and the fruitfulness of the regional orchards. Early commerce relied heavily on the fertile earth, creating an economy that remains deeply tethered to agriculture and the processing of local crops. The rhythm of daily life follows the seasonal cycles of the harvest, a tradition that has persisted through decades of change. Wooden structures and sturdy warehouses echo the labor of those who first cleared the land to establish a permanent foothold. The local economy continues to value the tangible output of the fields, maintaining a focus on the production and transport of regional goods.

Cultural life in Payette centers on the shared experiences of a community that values its own specific legacy and the simplicity of its landmarks. Central Park serves as a quiet gathering point, offering a space where the pace of the afternoon slows to match the movement of the clouds. Notable figures such as the renowned writer Vardis Fisher have roots in this region, their work often reflecting the austere beauty of the Mountain West. Annual gatherings bring people together to honor local achievements and the enduring character of their neighbors. The atmosphere remains unpretentious, defined by a hard-won resilience and an appreciation for the vast, open skies that stretch above the town.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Kiwanis Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 194° S
Centennial Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 345° N
Payette River Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 286° W
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 2.3 mi, 007° N · 3,339 acres
Ontario State Recreation Site (State Recreation Area) — 2.6 mi, 207° SW
The Holy Family (Public Artwork) — 4.2 mi, 176° S
Agriculture (State Resource Management Area) — 6.0 mi, 266° W
South Alkali Sand Hills Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 11.5 mi, 262° W
Long-Billed Curlew Habitat Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 11.6 mi, 160° S
Keeney Pass Interpretive Site (Historic Ruins) — 16.8 mi, 226° SW
Rangeland (State Resource Management Area) — 16.8 mi, 282° W
Branson Hollow (Attraction) — 23.4 mi, 146° SE
Owyhee River (Wild & Scenic River) — 25.9 mi, 207° SW · 24k acres
Gem County Veteran's Monument and Tank (Monument) — 25.9 mi, 123° SE
Snively Hot Springs (Attraction) — 27.5 mi, 209° SW
Payette National Forest (National Forest) — 28.1 mi, 359° N · 2.3M acres
Mill Wheel (Monument) — 30.1 mi, 148° SE
Canyon County Veteran Memorial (Monument) — 31.2 mi, 156° SE
Whittenberger Planetarium (Museum) — 32.0 mi, 156° SE
Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History (Museum) — 32.0 mi, 156° SE
Rosenthal Gallery of Art (Gallery) — 32.1 mi, 156° SE
The Haunted World (Theme Park) — 33.7 mi, 148° SE
Boise National Forest (National Forest) — 36.3 mi, 056° NE · 2.6M acres
Lakeview Amphitheater (Theatre) — 39.2 mi, 150° SE
Nampa Train Depot Museum and Interpretive Center (Museum) — 39.2 mi, 151° SE
Adelaide Theatre (Theatre) — 39.5 mi, 152° SE
Northwest Science Museum Vision Center (Museum) — 43.9 mi, 136° SE
Idaho Aquarium (Aquarium) — 46.4 mi, 135° SE
Map Rock (Historic Ruins) — 46.9 mi, 166° S
Kuna History Center (Museum) — 48.1 mi, 147° SE

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