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Sun Valley Idaho Map

Explore Sun Valley, 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 Sun Valley, Idaho

How to Use This Sun Valley, Idaho Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Sun Valley, 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 Sun Valley.

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.

City	Sun Valley
State	Idaho (ID)
County	Blaine County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Boise)

Latitude	43.683852
Longitude	-114.334203
Population	1,783
Density	72.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	83353, 83354
Area Code	208
County Seat	Hailey
School District	Blaine County School District 61

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About Sun Valley, Idaho

Sun Valley is a locality in Blaine County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,783. The population density is 72.0 people per km². Sun Valley is located at 43.6839°N, 114.3342°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. Sun Valley is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 83353, 83354.

Sun Valley emerges from the high-altitude landscape as a testament to the enduring allure of the Mountain West, where the landscape is defined by the crystalline clarity of the air and the rugged, unyielding character of the earth. It lies 67.8 miles north of Jerome, ID (from Jerome, ID: bearing 7°T), and is situated 1.3 miles north-northeast of Ketchum. Trail Creek meanders through the terrain with a persistent, quiet energy, carving a path through the valley floor that serves as a vital artery for the local ecosystem. To the west, the distant summits of the Sawtooth Range sharpen against the horizon, providing a dramatic backdrop that shifts from deep indigo at twilight to a stark, brilliant gold under the afternoon sun. The immediate vicinity is defined by the varied topography of Adams Gulch, where the sage and bunchgrass give way to thickets of woodland that offer a sanctuary for wildlife, all bordering the expansive protected lands of Sawtooth National Forest.

Sun Valley traces its origins to the bold vision of modern development in the mid-twentieth century, when the search for a premier winter destination led to the transformation of this quiet, high-country basin. Founders recognized that the unique combination of sheltered slopes and consistent snowfall provided an ideal stage for a new kind of recreational life. In the decades that followed, Sun Valley evolved from a remote outpost into a destination that balanced the raw, untamed spirit of Idaho with an increasingly sophisticated infrastructure. The history of the area is written in the transition from quiet, agrarian roots to a center of activity that maintains a deep respect for the expansive, open spaces that define the regional identity.

Economic vitality in Sun Valley is driven by a focus on recreation and tourism, supported by a specialized infrastructure that caters to those who value the intersection of wilderness and comfort. While the local economy is largely centered on the seasonal rhythms of the outdoors, the area also benefits from a commitment to high-quality amenities, including access to regional educational resources and the maintenance of essential services that ensure stability in a rugged environment. The proximity to Sawtooth National Forest provides not only a natural buffer but also a foundation for the outdoor industries that define the daily lives of residents. Life in Sun Valley moves with a deliberate, steady pace, reflecting the hard-won practicalities of maintaining a community in a high-elevation landscape where the seasons dictate the flow of commerce and daily labor.

Cultural life in Sun Valley is marked by a blend of athletic pursuit and a longstanding appreciation for the arts, drawing individuals who seek both solitude and community. While the area does not house professional sports franchises, it is renowned for hosting prestigious winter sporting events that attract international attention, alongside a calendar of festivals that celebrate music, film, and literature. The legacy of celebrated figures, such as Ernest Hemingway, remains woven into the local identity, as his presence here underscored the region’s long-standing appeal to writers and thinkers who find inspiration in the stark, hard light of the high plains. Residents and visitors alike often find themselves looking toward the horizon, where the peaks of the Sawtooth Range stand as a constant, silent witness to the quiet traditions and the evolving character of Sun Valley.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lucy Loken Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 262° W
Sawtooth National Forest (National Forest) — 1.3 mi, 017° N · 1.8M acres
Forest Service Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 255° W
Knob Hill Natural Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 271° W
Ketchum Bike Park (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 264° W
Hemingway/Northwood Natural Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 283° W
Hemingway Memorial (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 352° N
Sun Peak Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 2.0 mi, 350° N
Sun Valley Ski Area Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 2.6 mi, 265° W
KECH-FM (Sun Valley) (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 246° SW
Hemingway-Boulders Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 6.8 mi, 333° NW · 68k acres
Sawtooth National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 8.1 mi, 329° NW · 754k acres
Challis National Forest (National Forest) — 9.9 mi, 028° NE · 2.5M acres
Chairlift Swing (Viewpoint) — 11.7 mi, 178° S
Jim McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 18.0 mi, 355° N · 120k acres
Shoshone Ice Caves (Attraction) — 27.7 mi, 178° S
Alice-Toxaway Divide (Monument) — 35.9 mi, 300° NW
Main Theater (Cinema) — 39.3 mi, 066° NE
Earthquake Interpretive Site (Attraction) — 40.5 mi, 035° NE
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 41.8 mi, 111° E
Tepee Circles (Historic Ruins) — 43.7 mi, 112° E
Lava Trees (Attraction) — 44.5 mi, 114° SE
Natural Arch (Attraction) — 45.1 mi, 111° E
Custer Museum (Museum) — 51.8 mi, 340° N
Shoshone Showhouse (Cinema) — 51.8 mi, 184° S
Bruno Cabin Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 52.6 mi, 357° N
Painted Rock (Public Artwork) — 57.2 mi, 005° N
Hagerman National monument and thousand springs state park visitor center (Museum) — 65.3 mi, 206° SW
Jerome County Historical Museum (Museum) — 66.8 mi, 188° S
Herrett Museum (Museum) — 76.3 mi, 185° S

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