Viola Idaho Map
Explore Viola, Idaho, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Viola, Idaho
| City | Viola |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Latah County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 46.838501 |
| Longitude | -117.024611 |
| Population | 135 |
| Density | 51.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 83872 |
| Area Code | 208, 986 |
| County Seat | Moscow |
| School District | Moscow School District 281 |
About Viola, Idaho
Viola is a locality in Latah County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 135. The population density is 51.7 people per km². Viola is located at 46.8385°N, 117.0246°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 83872.Viola emerges from the plateau as a quiet collection of structures defined by the persistent, rhythmic presence of Fourmile Creek. It lies 7.4 miles north of Moscow, ID (from Moscow, ID: bearing 351°T), and is situated 10.4 miles northeast of Pullman. The landscape here is characterized by expansive, open fields and gentle slopes that rise toward the looming profile of Viola Ridge, which anchors the horizon in a steady, gray-green line. The light in this part of Idaho possesses a peculiar, crystalline quality, sharpening the edges of the barns and the long, thin silhouettes of trees that lean away from the prevailing wind. During the autumn months, the air turns crisp and carries the scent of dry earth, grounding the visual breadth of the plains in a tangible, sensory stillness that feels both ancient and immediate.
Viola maintains a deliberate pace, rooted in a history of agricultural industry that continues to shape the character of the land. The economy remains tethered to the cycles of the harvest, with the surrounding fields reflecting the seasonal shift from vibrant green to the muted gold of stubble. Proximity to the Idaho Department of Lands provides a distinct sense of stewardship over the regional timber and soil, while the nearby Missouri Flat serves as a reminder of the basin’s role in local transit and settlement. Life in Viola moves with the quiet confidence of a place that understands its own geography, far removed from the bustle of denser hubs, yet connected to the wider world through the simple, utilitarian paths that cross the countryside toward the Village of Troy Reservoir.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Paradise Point (Viewpoint) — 4.4 mi, 111° E
- Kamiak Butte County Park (Local Park) — 6.2 mi, 288° W
- McConnell Mansion Museum (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 170° S
- Pritchard Art Gallery (Gallery) — 7.5 mi, 171° S
- Kenworthy Theatre (Theatre) — 7.5 mi, 172° S
- Nuart Theatre-Christ Church (Theatre) — 7.5 mi, 172° S
- Arboretum & Botanical Garden (Local Conservation Area) — 8.0 mi, 177° S
- St. Joe National Forest (National Forest) — 8.2 mi, 040° NE · 868k acres
- Steam Locomotive W.i.&m.ry.co. 1 (Monument) — 8.3 mi, 043° NE
- Village Centre Cinemas at Eastside Marketplace (Cinema) — 8.3 mi, 166° S
- Washington State University Arboretum (Local Park) — 9.0 mi, 213° SW
- Cougar Bronze Statue (Public Artwork) — 9.7 mi, 221° SW
- Spring Valley Reservoir Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 12.6 mi, 105° E
- Mary Minerva McCroskey State Park (State Park) — 15.4 mi, 013° N
- Codger Pole (Attraction) — 16.3 mi, 280° W
- Steptoe Butte (State Park) — 17.4 mi, 319° NW
- Troy Mining & Milling Co. (Historic Ruins) — 18.3 mi, 120° SE
- McCoy Valley Museum (Museum) — 22.5 mi, 333° NW
- C. C. Van Arsdol (Monument) — 26.1 mi, 179° S
- Tekoa Train Trestle (Attraction) — 27.0 mi, 355° N
- Clearwater River (Wild & Scenic River) — 27.9 mi, 175° S · 24k acres
- Nez Perce County Historical Society (Museum) — 28.7 mi, 180° S
- Local Native American and geological information (Museum) — 30.4 mi, 196° S
- Clearwater National Forest (National Forest) — 33.6 mi, 133° SE · 1.7M acres
- Lapwai State Game Farm (Nature Reserve) — 33.6 mi, 161° S
- The Gallery in Harrison (Gallery) — 43.9 mi, 015° N
- Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 45.0 mi, 335° NW · 40k acres
- Mullan Military Road Historical Monument (Monument) — 51.8 mi, 340° N
- Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 54.3 mi, 203° SW · 177k acres
- Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 58.2 mi, 179° S · 662k acres
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About This Viola Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Viola, Idaho. Coordinates: 46.838501, -117.024611. 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 Viola includes the ZIP code (83872), telephone area code (208, 986), county seat of Latah County (Moscow), and school district assignment (Moscow School District 281).
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.
| Page generated | August 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. |
