Soda Springs, 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 Soda Springs, Caribou County.
| City | Soda Springs |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Caribou |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Boise) |
| Latitude | 42.654365 |
| Longitude | -111.604669 |
| Population | 3,158 |
| Density | 274.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Soda Springs is a locality in Caribou County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,158. The population density is 274.7 people per km². Soda Springs is located at 42.6544°N, 111.6047°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83276.
Soda Springs rests in a wide valley, a gentle bowl cupped by rolling foothills that rise and soften into the distant, blue-shadowed peaks of the Caribou Range. It lies 45.2 miles east-south-east of Pocatello, ID (from Pocatello, ID: bearing 109°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north-east of Grace. The land here is a palette of ochre and sage, punctuated by the richer greens of irrigated fields that stretch like emerald ribbons across the otherwise sun-baked terrain. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crisp, cool whisper, hinting at the higher elevations that frame the horizon. The sky itself seems to expand here, a vast, ever-changing canvas where clouds drift with an unhurried grace, casting fleeting shadows that dance across the landscape. Even the buildings of Soda Springs seem to absorb this expansive quietude, their low profiles and practical designs blending harmoniously with the surrounding openness. The story of Soda Springs is intimately tied to the effervescent waters that give it its name, a natural phenomenon that drew settlers and travelers alike. For centuries, the natural carbonation springs were a curiosity and a destination, their mineral-rich waters believed to hold restorative properties. This foundational attraction gradually gave way to a more robust economy, rooted in the fertile valley soil that supports prosperous agriculture, particularly potato farming, which has become a significant export. The distinctive character of Soda Springs is also shaped by its history as a stopover point along important routes, a legacy that imbues the local culture with a welcoming, yet self-sufficient spirit. Amidst the agricultural hum and the enduring allure of its unique springs, Soda Springs maintains a quiet dignity, a place where the rhythm of the land dictates the pace of life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Soda Springs, 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 Soda Springs and Caribou County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Soda Springs 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 Soda Springs 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. |