Placerville Idaho Map

About Placerville, Idaho

Placerville is a locality in Boise County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 30. The population density is 14.3 people per km². Placerville is located at 43.9432°N, 115.9471°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83666.

Placerville lies cradled by the steep inclines of the Boise Mountains, where ponderosa pines stand sentinel and the air carries the crisp scent of evergreen. It lies 26.1 miles north-north-east of Boise, ID (from Boise, ID: bearing 29°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north-west of Idaho City. The landscape here is a study in rugged grace, a place where the earth has been pushed and pulled into dramatic valleys and soaring ridges. Shadows lengthen early in the afternoon, painting the slopes in hues of deep violet and umber, and the quiet stillness is broken only by the distant murmur of the North Fork of the Boise River. The very ground feels ancient, a testament to geological forces that shaped this wild country long before human footsteps trod its trails. The story of Placerville is intrinsically tied to the gleam of gold, a history etched into the very bones of this mountain settlement. Prospectors, drawn by the promise of riches, first staked their claims here in the mid-19th century, transforming quiet wilderness into a bustling mining camp. Though the fevered rush has long since subsided, the echoes of that era persist, whispered in the weathered facades of the few remaining historic buildings. Today, Placerville’s economy finds a quieter footing in ranching and a burgeoning appreciation for its natural beauty, drawing visitors who seek solace in its mountain embrace and the enduring spirit of a place shaped by both fortune and fortitude.

About This Placerville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Placerville, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.943227, -115.94706. 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 Placerville and Boise County.

Detailed location data for Placerville includes the ZIP code (83666), telephone area code (208), county seat of Boise County (Idaho City), and school district assignment (Basin School District 72). 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 Placerville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.