Peck Idaho Map

About Peck, Idaho

Peck is a locality in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 194. The population density is 104.1 people per km². Peck is located at 46.4752°N, 116.4243°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 83545.

Peck sits at a place where the Clearwater River, a formidable waterway, has softened its pace, spreading into a wider, more reflective expanse. It lies 28.5 miles east of Lewiston, ID (from Lewiston, ID: bearing 82°T), and is situated 8.1 miles west of Orofino. The land here, a study in greens and browns, rises in gentle slopes that cradle the river's bend, their surfaces often marked by the neat geometries of agriculture. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a shimmering silver in the breeze, line the banks, their roots anchoring them deep in the alluvial soil. The air carries the distinct, earthy scent of damp soil and sun-baked grass, a fragrance that clings to the senses long after one has left this riverine embrace. The light, especially in the late afternoon, has a particular quality, a mellow gold that washes over the landscape, softening edges and lending a quiet dignity to the scene. The history of Peck is intrinsically tied to the Clearwater, a lifeline for commerce and travel for generations. Before the era of paved roads, the river was the main artery, and Peck served as a vital point for steamboats and barges carrying lumber and agricultural goods. Remnants of this past can still be felt in the way the land is worked, the fields testament to a long-standing agricultural tradition that persists today, primarily focusing on crops suited to the river valley's fertile ground. While the larger industries have shifted, the spirit of self-reliance and a connection to the river remain defining characteristics of Peck. The local economy, though modest, is sustained by the land and the quiet, persistent work of its people, a rhythm dictated more by the seasons and the river's flow than by the hurried pulse of larger towns.

About This Peck Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Peck, 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 Peck and Nez Perce County.

Detailed location data for Peck includes the ZIP code (83520), telephone area code (208), county seat of Nez Perce County (Lewiston), 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 Peck is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.