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Sandpoint Idaho Map

Explore Sandpoint, Idaho, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Sandpoint, Idaho

How to Use This Sandpoint, Idaho Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Sandpoint, Idaho. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Idaho or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Sandpoint.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

CitySandpoint
StateIdaho (ID)
CountyBonner County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezonePacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)
Latitude48.27659
Longitude-116.553248
Population8,639
Density779.9 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code83864
Area Code208, 986
County SeatSandpoint
School DistrictLake Pend Oreille School District 84

About Sandpoint, Idaho

Sandpoint is a locality in Bonner County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,639. The population density is 779.9 people per km². Sandpoint is located at 48.2766°N, 116.5532°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Sandpoint is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 83864.

Sandpoint occupies a vast, glacially-carved basin where the hard, clear light of the Mountain West illuminates the deep waters of Lake Pend Oreille. It lies 35.8 miles north-northeast of Rathdrum, ID (from Rathdrum, ID: bearing 26°T), and is situated 30.6 miles south-southwest of Bonners Ferry. The surrounding terrain rises toward the distant, rugged silhouettes of high peaks, while the immediate landscape remains defined by the gentle, wooded slopes and the quiet drainage of Hays Gulch. Near the center of the settlement, the slow, meandering path of Chuck Slough offers a soft contrast to the expansive reach of the lake. During the winter, the air turns sharp and thin, holding a crystalline stillness that settles over the valley floor until the spring thaw. Even at the height of summer, the shadows cast by Tank Hill stretch long and cool across the earth, marking the steady passage of the afternoon.

Timber and trade have long dictated the rhythm of work in Sandpoint, drawing strength from the dense, evergreen expanses that characterize the region. The proximity of the Priest River Experimental Forest serves as a reminder of the industry that once fueled the growth of the regional economy through the harvest and milling of wood. Over the decades, the focus of local enterprise has shifted toward a more diverse blend of small-scale manufacturing, outdoor recreation services, and regional commerce. Residents often find their livelihoods connected to the seasonal cycles of the land, whether through the management of natural resources or the support of a growing service sector. The legacy of the early settlers persists in the sturdy architecture of the older districts, where the utilitarian spirit of the frontier remains etched into the foundation of daily commerce.

Sandpoint fosters a cultural character defined by a quiet independence and a deep, intuitive respect for the surrounding wilderness. Farmin Park serves as the central gathering place, providing a shaded venue for community assemblies and the simple observation of local life. The town’s creative spirit is perhaps best recognized through the contributions of figures like Marilynne Robinson, whose literary work captures the profound interiority of life in such landscapes. Throughout the year, various local events celebrate the changing seasons, bringing together a populace that values both solitude and the collective warmth of a shared civic experience. The pace of existence here is measured not by the clock, but by the subtle shifting of the light across the water and the persistent, quiet growth of the pines.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Lake Pend Oreille (Recreation Area) — 0.3 mi, 042° NE
  • Old Ninth Grade Center Ballfield (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 203° SW
  • Sandpoint City Beach Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 112° E
  • Statue of Liberty (Public Artwork) — 0.7 mi, 117° SE
  • Lakeview Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 195° S
  • Barlow Stadium (Stadium) — 0.8 mi, 201° S
  • Kaniksu National Forest (National Forest) — 1.0 mi, 228° SW · 1.6M acres
  • Pend Oreille Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.9 mi, 244° SW
  • Enid Nesbitt Memorial State Park (State Park) — 5.6 mi, 106° E
  • Shepherd Lake Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 5.8 mi, 171° S
  • Picnic Point (Viewpoint) — 6.4 mi, 342° N
  • Sunnyside Park Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 7.5 mi, 088° E
  • Round Lake State Park (State Park) — 8.3 mi, 206° SW
  • Canyon Creek Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 9.3 mi, 301° NW
  • Kootenai National Forest (National Forest) — 19.8 mi, 060° NE · 1.8M acres
  • Mount Pend Oreille Fire Lookout (Historic Ruins) — 19.8 mi, 061° NE
  • Roxy Theater (Cinema) — 23.5 mi, 254° W
  • Richochet Rapids (Attraction) — 26.0 mi, 195° S
  • Avalanche Mountain (Attraction) — 26.0 mi, 195° S
  • Velocity Peak (Attraction) — 26.1 mi, 195° S
  • Rumble Falls (Attraction) — 26.1 mi, 195° S
  • Theatre of Illusion Magic Show (Theatre) — 26.4 mi, 196° S
  • Henley Airstrip (historical) (Historic Ruins) — 26.5 mi, 196° S
  • Ross Creek Cedars Scenic Area (Nature Reserve) — 29.6 mi, 099° E
  • Rex Theater (Cinema) — 31.1 mi, 021° N
  • Boundary County Museum (Museum) — 31.1 mi, 021° N
  • Troy Museum (Museum) — 32.8 mi, 067° NE
  • Gerald Lindquist memorial (Monument) — 35.0 mi, 336° NW
  • Bird Aviation Museum & Invention Center (Museum) — 37.2 mi, 200° S
  • K27 Monument (Monument) — 39.1 mi, 199° S

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About This Sandpoint Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sandpoint, Idaho. Coordinates: 48.27659, -116.553248. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

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).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.