Shoshone Idaho Map

About Shoshone, Idaho

Shoshone is a locality in Lincoln County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,653. The population density is 544.1 people per km². Shoshone is located at 42.9360°N, 114.4059°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. Shoshone is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 83352.

Shoshone emerges from the high desert floor as a singular point of human resolve amidst a landscape of basalt and sagebrush. It lies 15.7 miles north-northeast of Jerome, ID (from Jerome, ID: bearing 21°T), and is situated 15.5 miles east of Gooding. The Little Wood River carves a quiet, persistent path through the terrain, its waters offering a vital ribbon of coolness that contrasts with the arid, sun-bleached plains. To the north, the sharp silhouette of Notch Butte rises four miles away, a solitary sentinel watching over the expanse of dry earth. The air here carries a sharp, clean clarity, particularly at dusk when the long shadows of the lava flows stretch across the ground, turning the gray stone into deep hues of violet and charcoal. Just a mile away, the Idaho Department of Lands maintains a presence that anchors the surrounding wild, keeping the rugged character of the region intact against the slow, predictable shift of the seasons.

Shoshone developed through the labor of those who recognized the potential in the volcanic soil and the steady flow of the river, building a life defined by the rhythms of agriculture and the maintenance of the regional rail lines. The economy remains tethered to the productivity of the land, with local industry reflecting the hard-won gains of farmers and tradespeople who have long navigated the demands of a dry climate. While Cottonwood Reservoir sits fifteen miles distant as a testament to the necessity of water management, the daily life of Shoshone focuses on the immediate, practical tasks of a community that values endurance over excess. There is a distinct, quiet dignity in the way the local streets catch the hard, unflinching light of the Mountain West, highlighting the weathered textures of buildings that have stood for generations. Residents move with a deliberate pace, acknowledging the heritage of a place that remains firmly grounded in its own unique, volcanic geography.

About This Shoshone Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shoshone, Idaho. Coordinates: 42.936016, -114.405875. 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 Shoshone includes the ZIP code (83352), telephone area code (208), county seat of Lincoln County (Shoshone), and school district assignment (Shoshone Joint School District 312).

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.