Shelley Idaho Map
Shelley, 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 Shelley, Bingham County.
Interactive Map of Shelley, Idaho
| City | Shelley |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Bingham |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Boise) |
| Latitude | 43.381304 |
| Longitude | -112.123306 |
| Population | 5,092 |
| Density | 842.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Shelley, Idaho
Shelley is a locality in Bingham County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,092. The population density is 842.5 people per km². Shelley is located at 43.3813°N, 112.1233°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83274.
Shelley rests in Bingham County, a place where the vast Idaho sky stretches wide, a canvas for the changing moods of the day. It lies 7.4 miles south-west of Idaho Falls, ID (from Idaho Falls, ID: bearing 217°T), and is situated 10.0 miles south-west of Ammon. The land itself is a study in subtle contours, a gentle rise and fall that hints at the ancient forces that shaped it, now softened by centuries of wind and water. Fields, squared off by irrigation ditches like meticulous stitches on a quilt, stretch towards horizons often softened by the haze of summer heat or the crisp clarity of autumn air. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a vibrant green in spring and a burnished gold in fall, line the banks of the Snake River, their rustling a constant, soothing murmur. The air here carries the clean, earthy scent of irrigated soil and the faint, sweet perfume of alfalfa blooming under the sun. The story of Shelley is deeply entwined with the fertile earth it cultivates. Founded in the early 20th century, its growth was spurred by the promise of irrigation, transforming arid land into productive farmland. This agricultural heritage remains the lifeblood of Shelley, with sugar beets, potatoes, and grains forming the backbone of its economy, their harvest dictating the rhythm of the seasons and the bustling activity in the grain elevators. The Snake River, a ribbon of silver threading through the landscape, not only sustains the crops but also offers a place for quiet contemplation, its currents carrying whispers of the past. For generations, families have worked this land, their lives shaped by its bounty and its challenges, fostering a quiet resilience and a strong sense of community that defines Shelley.
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About This Shelley Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Shelley, 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 Shelley and Bingham County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Shelley 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 Shelley 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. |
