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Pocatello Idaho Map

Explore Pocatello, 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 Pocatello, Idaho

How to Use This Pocatello, Idaho Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Pocatello, 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 Pocatello.

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

Latitude	42.872223
Longitude	-112.464524
Population	56,320
Density	651.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	83201, 83209, 83202, 83204, 83205
Area Code	208
County Seat	Pocatello
School District	Pocatello School District 25

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About Pocatello, Idaho

Pocatello is a locality in Bannock County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of 56,320. The population density is 651.8 people per km². Pocatello is located at 42.8722°N, 112.4645°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. Pocatello is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 83201, 83209, 83202.

Pocatello commands a rugged expanse where the high desert meets the shifting light of the Mountain West, defined by a landscape of sagebrush and clear, hard air. It lies 3.6 miles south-southeast of Chubbuck, ID (from Chubbuck, ID: bearing 163°T), and is situated 11.2 miles south of Fort Hall. The Portneuf River winds through the lower elevations, carving a path that has guided travelers for generations, while the slopes of the Pocatello Range rise sharply to the east to catch the long, golden shadows of the afternoon. Only a few miles away, the vast, open stretch of Big Flat offers a stark, expansive horizon that contrasts with the sheltered green of Tydeman Park, where the local flora thrives in the shelter of the valley floor. When the sun dips low, the earth here takes on a muted, violet hue, grounding the town in a stillness that feels as enduring as the dry, weathered stone of the foothills.

Pocatello emerged from the convergence of iron and ambition, gaining its initial momentum as a vital junction for westward expansion and the commerce of the rails. The settlement grew not through happenstance but through the necessity of the crossing, where diverse paths intersected and transformed a remote stop into a nexus of transit and trade. Early residents labored to tame the scrubland and organize a life around the demands of a growing frontier, establishing a character defined by grit and a pragmatic approach to the surrounding terrain. Today, the legacy of these foundations remains visible in the sturdy architecture of the older districts, which stand as a quiet record of the persistent effort required to build a permanent life in such an exposed, windswept corridor.

Economic activity in Pocatello remains tethered to its role as a regional hub for education, logistics, and the diverse industries that sustain the modern interior. Idaho State University serves as the intellectual anchor, casting an academic influence that ripples through the local workforce and informs the town’s professional culture. Infrastructure projects and the steady hum of rail and road transport facilitate the movement of goods across the state, while the presence of technical and medical sectors provides a stable backbone for the local economy. Beyond the institutional centers, the rhythm of daily life is dictated by a blend of specialized labor and service-oriented enterprise, ensuring that Pocatello functions as a self-reliant engine amidst the broader, sparsely populated plains.

Cultural life in Pocatello centers on the competitive spirit of the Idaho State Bengals, whose college sports programs draw the local community together with a fervor that defies the quiet nature of the landscape. Major annual events, such as those celebrating the heritage of the region, serve to punctuate the calendar, bringing residents out into the parks and public spaces to mark the turning of the seasons. While the proximity of Horse Lake offers a reprieve for those seeking the stillness of water, the true character of the place is found in its people—a mix of long-time inhabitants and those drawn to the clear, sharp climate of the interior. It is a place that values the understated, where the genuine, unvarnished quality of life is measured by the clarity of the horizon and the resilience of those who call it home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sacajawea Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 290° W
Fremont Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 186° S
Tydeman Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 074° E
Historic Downtown Pocatello (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 133° SE
OriginStreetAddressesPocatello (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 128° SE
Pocatello Model Railroad and Historical Society (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 134° SE
Museum of Clean (Museum) — 1.5 mi, 128° SE
Nop Park (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 002° N
The ISU "I" (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 115° SE
Caribou National Forest (National Forest) — 2.2 mi, 011° N · 986k acres
Edson Fichter Nature Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 138° SE
Gibson Jack Creek Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 4.7 mi, 180° S
McDougall Field (Historic Ruins) — 4.9 mi, 302° NW
Silver Horseshoe (Public Artwork) — 20.7 mi, 253° W
The Butterfly Haven (Nature Reserve) — 21.4 mi, 343° N
Bingham County Historical Museum (Museum) — 22.7 mi, 016° N
Lava Beds (Attraction) — 31.4 mi, 018° N
Craters Of The Moon National Monument (National Monument) — 31.7 mi, 261° W · 806k acres
Brandon Meppin Memorial Field (Monument) — 33.4 mi, 025° NE
Sawtooth National Forest (National Forest) — 37.0 mi, 220° SW · 1.8M acres
The Virginia Theater (Theatre) — 39.0 mi, 026° NE
Bear Trap Cave (Attraction) — 45.5 mi, 280° W
Possibly Picasso (Arts Centre) — 47.6 mi, 030° NE
Formation springs nature preserve (Attraction) — 47.7 mi, 105° E
Actors' Repertory Theater of Idaho (Theatre) — 47.8 mi, 026° NE
Idaho Falls (Viewpoint) — 47.9 mi, 026° NE
Pugsslane Alley (Gallery) — 48.0 mi, 026° NE

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