Smiths Ferry Idaho Map

About Smiths Ferry, Idaho

Smiths Ferry is a locality in Valley County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 66. The population density is 11.1 people per km². Smiths Ferry is located at 44.3013°N, 116.0896°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83611.

Smiths Ferry unfurls itself along the serpentine embrace of the Payette River, a ribbon of cool, clear water cutting through the rugged heart of Valley County. It lies 43.9 miles north-north-east of Eagle, ID (from Eagle, ID: bearing 17°T), and is situated 15.0 miles south of Cascade. Here, the land rises in steep, pine-clad slopes, a verdant tapestry that spills down to meet the river's edge, where weathered cabins and modest homes cling to the banks. The air itself carries the scent of sun-warmed pine needles and the faint, mineral tang of the earth, a fragrance that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the western sky in hues of ochre and rose. The very character of Smiths Ferry seems to be etched in the enduring granite of the surrounding mountains, a place where the wildness of nature is not an intrusion, but a constant, breathing presence. The history of Smiths Ferry is intrinsically tied to the lifeblood of the Payette River, a waterway that once served as a vital artery for early settlers and loggers. For generations, the economy here has been shaped by the bounty of the land and the river, from the timber that fueled distant hearths to the trout that shimmered in the clear currents. While the days of large-scale logging have largely receded, the spirit of self-reliance and a deep connection to the natural world persist. Today, the quiet hum of recreation – the distant whir of a boat motor, the cheerful chatter of campers – mingles with the ever-present murmur of the river, a reminder of the enduring allure of this remote and beautiful corner of Idaho.

About This Smiths Ferry Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Smiths Ferry, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.301281, -116.089575. 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 Smiths Ferry and Valley County.

Detailed location data for Smiths Ferry includes the ZIP code (83611), telephone area code (208), county seat of Valley County (Cascade), and school district assignment (Cascade School District 422). 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 Smiths Ferry is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.