Salmon Idaho Map
Salmon, 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 Salmon, Lemhi County.
Interactive Map of Salmon, Idaho
| City | Salmon |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Lemhi |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Boise) |
| Latitude | 45.175755 |
| Longitude | -113.895901 |
| Population | 3,203 |
| Density | 491.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Salmon Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Salmon, 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 Salmon and Lemhi County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Salmon 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 Salmon 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. |
