Map of Benewah County, Idaho - Cities & Population, Where is Located?

Map of Benewah County - Benewah County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. Benewah County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Benewah County located in the map, major cities in Benewah county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Benewah County Map, Idaho

Map of Benewah County, Idaho

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Map of Benewah County, Idaho

Benewah County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. It's county seat is St. Maries. As per 2020 census, the population of Benewah County is 9931 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 776 sq mi (2,010 km2). Benewah County was established on 1915.

Benewah County Facts

ContinentNorth America
CountryUnited States
StateIdaho
County SeatSt. Maries
Largest City/TownSt. Maries
Established1915
Total Area784 sq mi (2,031 sq km)
Land Area777 sq mi (2,012 sq km)
Water Area7 sq mi (18 sq km)
Population9,530 (Census 2020)
Population Density12 people per sq mi
Time ZonePacific Time Zone (PT)
Major HighwaysState Highway 3, State Highway 5, St. Joe River Road
Major RiversSt. Joe River, St. Maries River, Coeur d'Alene River nearby area
Neighboring CountiesKootenai County, Shoshone County, Latah County, Clearwater County, Spokane County (Washington)
Famous ForSt. Joe River, logging history, outdoor recreation, and scenic Idaho Panhandle forests
Top AttractionsSt. Joe River Scenic Byway, Heyburn State Park nearby area, Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes nearby area, St. Maries River Railroad, Benewah Historical Museum
Official WebsiteOfficial Website

About Benewah County, Idaho

Benewah County is located in the Idaho Panhandle region of northern Idaho and was established in 1915. The county seat and largest city is St. Maries. Benewah County is known for dense forests, logging heritage, scenic rivers, fishing, hiking, and outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the Bitterroot and St. Joe mountain regions. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Cities and Communities in Benewah County, Idaho

City/TownPopulationLatitude & Longitude
St. Maries (county seat)2,500+47.3157°N, 116.5702°W
Plummer1,100+47.3352°N, 116.8882°W
Tensed100+47.1607°N, 116.9249°W
FernwoodMountain Community47.1185°N, 116.3898°W
SantaRural Community47.0756°N, 116.4355°W
EmidaForest Community47.1163°N, 116.5961°W
St. JoeHistoric Area47.2648°N, 116.2802°W
Tekoa Mountain AreaScenic Region47.2674°N, 116.7268°W

Best Golf Courses in Benewah County, Idaho

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
St. Maries Golf CourseSt. Maries47.3118°N, 116.5588°W
Circling Raven Golf ClubPlummer47.3285°N, 116.8894°W
Highlands Golf CourseNearby Post Falls47.6909°N, 116.9140°W
The Links Golf ClubNearby Post Falls47.7076°N, 116.9327°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Benewah County

Major highways connect Benewah County with northern Idaho communities, forest recreation areas, and scenic river valleys throughout the Idaho Panhandle. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

  • State Highway 3 - major north-south highway through St. Maries and Plummer
  • State Highway 5 - scenic regional route connecting forest and river communities
  • St. Joe River Road - important scenic roadway following the St. Joe River corridor
  • Forest Service Roads - routes serving wilderness recreation and logging areas

Neighboring Counties of Benewah County

  • Kootenai County (north)
  • Shoshone County (east)
  • Latah County (southwest)
  • Clearwater County (south)
  • Spokane County, Washington (west nearby region)

What are Top Attractions in Benewah County, Idaho

The county offers river recreation, scenic mountain drives, hiking, railroad history, forests, fishing, and outdoor tourism throughout the Idaho Panhandle region. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Main Sight NameCityFamous For
St. Joe River Scenic BywaySt. Maries AreaScenic river drives, fishing, and forest landscapes
Heyburn State Park Nearby AreaPlummer AreaCamping, boating, and lake recreation
Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes Nearby AreaPlummer AreaBiking, hiking, and scenic rail-trail recreation
St. Maries River RailroadSt. MariesHistoric logging railroad and scenic excursions
Benewah Historical MuseumSt. MariesLocal logging and pioneer history
St. Joe National Forest AreasCountywideCamping, hunting, hiking, and wildlife viewing
Lake Coeur d'Alene Nearby AreaNorthern RegionWater recreation and scenic beauty
Plummer Gateway AreaPlummerCoeur d'Alene Tribal heritage and scenic views
Marble Creek Recreation AreaSt. Joe RegionFishing and wilderness access
Mountain Scenic DrivesCountywideForest landscapes and fall foliage views

Distance from Benewah County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • St. Maries to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho - 66 mi (106 km)
  • St. Maries to Spokane, Washington - 82 mi (132 km)
  • St. Maries to Moscow, Idaho - 84 mi (135 km)
  • St. Maries to Lewiston, Idaho - 108 mi (174 km)
  • St. Maries to Missoula, Montana - 176 mi (283 km)
  • St. Maries to Boise, Idaho - 394 mi (634 km)
  • St. Maries to Seattle, Washington - 326 mi (525 km)
  • St. Maries to Portland, Oregon - 402 mi (647 km)
  • St. Maries to Salt Lake City, Utah - 665 mi (1,070 km)
  • St. Maries to Denver, Colorado - 945 mi (1,521 km)
  • St. Maries to San Francisco, California - 907 mi (1,460 km)
  • St. Maries to Los Angeles, California - 1,174 mi (1,889 km)

References

  1. Benewah County Official Website
  2. Benewah County, Idaho - Wikipedia
  3. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
  4. Visit Idaho Tourism
  5. Heyburn State Park