Salmon Idaho Map

About Salmon, Idaho

Salmon is a locality in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,203. The population density is 491.9 people per km². Salmon is located at 45.1758°N, 113.8959°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83467.

Salmon rests within a broad valley, a verdant bowl cradled by the imposing, ancient flanks of the Salmon River Mountains. It lies 87.2 miles south-west of Butte, MT (from Butte, MT: bearing 229°T), and is situated 49.2 miles north-north-east of Challis. The Lemhi River, a vibrant artery of clear, cool water, meanders through this landscape, its banks softened by cottonwoods and willows that shimmer with an almost liquid light in the afternoon sun. Beyond the immediate embrace of the valley floor, the terrain rises steeply, a rugged expanse of sagebrush flats giving way to pine-clad slopes and the stark, sun-bleached rock faces of the higher elevations. The air itself carries a crisp, clean scent, a distillation of pine needles and the mineral tang of the earth, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in on all sides. Salmon's story is intrinsically linked to the flow of the Lemhi and the bounty of the surrounding ranges. This has been a place of passage and sustenance for millennia, its history echoing with the footsteps of indigenous peoples who followed the salmon runs and the prospectors who later sought gold in the hills. The town's economy, though diversified, still feels the pulse of its resource-rich origins, with a strong connection to ranching and the timber industry, alongside a growing appreciation for its outdoor recreation potential. The annual rodeo remains a vibrant tradition, a colorful spectacle that draws participants and spectators alike, a testament to the enduring spirit and hardy character of the people who call Salmon home.

About This Salmon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Salmon, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.175755, -113.895901. 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 Salmon and Lemhi County.

Detailed location data for Salmon includes the ZIP code (83467), telephone area code (208), county seat of Lemhi County (Salmon), and school district assignment (Salmon School District 291). 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 Salmon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.