Pocatello Idaho Map
Pocatello, Idaho — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Pocatello, Bannock County.
Interactive Map of Pocatello, Idaho
| City | Pocatello |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Bannock |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Boise) |
| Latitude | 42.871303 |
| Longitude | -112.445534 |
| Population | 72,963 |
| Density | 649.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello is a locality in Bannock County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of 72,963. The population density is 649.5 people per km². Pocatello is located at 42.8713°N, 112.4455°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83209.
Pocatello rises from the valley floor, a place where the wide, arid plains of southeastern Idaho surrender to the rugged embrace of the Portneuf Range. It lies 46.1 miles south-south-west of Idaho Falls, ID (from Idaho Falls, ID: bearing 207°T), and is situated 3.6 miles south-south-east of Chubbuck. The land here is a study in muted earth tones, ochre and russet blending with the sagebrush and sparse grasses that cling to the rolling foothills. Above, the sky often stretches in an immense, cerulean dome, punctuated by the dramatic silhouettes of distant mountains that guard the horizon. The Portneuf River, a ribbon of life in this dry country, threads its way through the landscape, a vital artery fed by snowmelt from higher elevations, its banks a haven for cottonwoods and the occasional splash of green. Even in the midday sun, there is a quiet resilience in the terrain, a sense that life here is hard-won and deeply rooted, mirroring the sturdy character of the people who have made their home in this basin. This valley has long been a crossroads, its history shaped by the passage of peoples and the promise of opportunity. Pocatello owes its existence, in part, to the ambitious iron horse, the railroad that laid its tracks through this very soil, connecting distant communities and forging new pathways. The local economy, once heavily reliant on these railway operations, has diversified, finding strength in agriculture, education—with a notable university drawing students from across the region—and various service industries. The legacy of the railroad remains visible in the town's layout and the enduring spirit of industry. A distinctive aroma of pine and dust often hangs in the air, especially on warm afternoons, a scent that speaks of the surrounding natural beauty and the ongoing, unpretentious work of the people who call Pocatello home.
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About This Pocatello Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Pocatello, 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 Pocatello and Bannock County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Pocatello is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Pocatello is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
