Potlatch Idaho Map

About Potlatch, Idaho

Potlatch is a locality in Latah County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 922. The population density is 705.0 people per km². Potlatch is located at 46.9216°N, 116.8982°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 83855.

Potlatch rests within a verdant embrace, where the rolling Palouse hills begin their gentle descent towards the Clearwater River valley. It lies 13.9 miles north-north-east of Moscow, ID (from Moscow, ID: bearing 20°T), and is situated 8.4 miles east of Palouse. The landscape here is a study in soft curves and expansive skies, punctuated by the deep green of wheat fields that stretch like an unfurled carpet under the often-bright Idaho sun. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crisp coolness, a whisper from the surrounding forests of ponderosa pine and Douglas fir, and a faint, earthy scent of turned soil. Small creeks, mere silver threads in the vastness, meander through the terrain, their banks lined with alders and willows, offering a quiet counterpoint to the open grandeur. The story of Potlatch is deeply entwined with the powerful scent of pine and the industrious hum of the sawmills that once defined its economy. For decades, the Potlatch Corporation, a name that echoes through the very identity of the place, was the lifeblood of this community, drawing timber from the vast surrounding forests. This legacy is still palpable in the sturdy, practical architecture of many homes and the ingrained work ethic of its residents, many of whom still find their livelihoods in logging, agriculture, and related industries. The fertile soil of the Palouse continues to yield bountiful harvests of wheat and barley, painting the hills in shades of gold and tan throughout the summer months, a testament to the enduring agricultural character that sustains Potlatch.

About This Potlatch Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Potlatch, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.92156, -116.89822. 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 Potlatch and Latah County.

Detailed location data for Potlatch includes the ZIP code (83855), telephone area code (208, 986), county seat of Latah County (Moscow), and school district assignment (Potlatch School District 285). 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 Potlatch is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.