Sandpoint Idaho Map

About Sandpoint, Idaho

Sandpoint is a locality in Bonner County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,637. The population density is 834.5 people per km². Sandpoint is located at 48.2766°N, 116.5532°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 83864.

Sandpoint rests at the northwest arm of a vast, glittering lake, its shores smoothed by countless seasons. It lies 42.7 miles north-north-east of Coeur d'Alene, ID (from Coeur d'Alene, ID: bearing 14°T), and is situated 2.2 miles south-south-west of Ponderay. The air here, especially in the morning's cool embrace, carries the scent of pine needles and the clean, sharp tang of water, a constant companion to the land. Jagged peaks, softened by distance and the haze of summer, form a formidable backdrop, their slopes a mosaic of deep evergreen and the paler greens of aspens. The land itself slopes gently from the foothills down to the broad expanse of water, a generous offering of terrain that invites both exploration and repose. Cobblestone alleys, softened by moss in the damp shadows, hint at the town's more intimate corners, a contrast to the wide, sun-drenched beaches that beckon toward the lake's refreshing depths. This place, Sandpoint, has always been shaped by the water and the timber that once flowed from the surrounding mountains. Loggers and miners, drawn by the bounty of the earth, laid the foundations of this community, their hard labor echoing in the sturdy architecture of older buildings. The railroad, a vital artery, brought people and prosperity, its tracks a silver ribbon connecting Sandpoint to the wider world. While those industries have shifted, the spirit of enterprise endures, now fueled by tourism drawn to the pristine beauty of Lake Pend Oreille and the Selkirk Mountains. This is a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, from the vibrant buzz of summer festivals to the hushed, snow-laden quiet of winter, a testament to a community deeply connected to its natural heritage.

About This Sandpoint Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sandpoint, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.27659, -116.553248. 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 Sandpoint and Bonner County.

Detailed location data for Sandpoint includes the ZIP code (83864), telephone area code (208, 986), county seat of Bonner County (Sandpoint), and school district assignment (Lake Pend Oreille School District 84). 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 Sandpoint is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.