Riggins Idaho Map

About Riggins, Idaho

Riggins is a locality in Idaho County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 263. The population density is 229.1 people per km². Riggins is located at 45.4221°N, 116.3154°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83549.

Riggins lies at the confluence of the Salmon River's wild current and the quietude of the surrounding mountains. It lies 76.6 miles south-south-east of Lewiston, ID (from Lewiston, ID: bearing 154°T), and is situated 36.9 miles north-north-west of McCall. The town is a slender thread stitched into a vast, rugged tapestry of steep canyons and forested slopes, where the air often carries the scent of pine and damp earth. Sunlight, when it finds its way down, can be a sharp, golden blade, slicing through the shadows of the high peaks, illuminating the rough-hewn textures of the landscape. The river itself, a restless spirit of emerald and white, is the dominant force, shaping the very contours of the land and the lives that unfold along its banks. Here, the scale of nature feels immense, and human endeavors seem small, yet determined. The history of Riggins is intrinsically tied to the powerful Salmon River, a waterway that has long been a highway for both ancient peoples and modern adventurers seeking its whitewater thrills. For generations, this valley supported a way of life dictated by the river's moods and the bounty of the surrounding forests, a tradition that still echoes in the present-day economy. While logging and mining once held sway, Riggins now thrives primarily on the pulse of outdoor recreation, drawing anglers, rafters, and hikers to its dramatic setting. The town's character is one of self-reliance and a deep respect for the wild, a quiet resilience born from living in such a grand, untamed place.

About This Riggins Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Riggins, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.42211, -116.315411. 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 Riggins and Idaho County.

Detailed location data for Riggins includes the ZIP code (83549), telephone area code (208), county seat of Idaho County (Grangeville), and school district assignment (Salmon River School District 243). 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 Riggins is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.