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

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

Shoshone County Map, Idaho

Map of Shoshone County, Idaho

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Map of Shoshone County, Idaho

Shoshone County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. It's county seat is Wallace. As per 2020 census, the population of Shoshone County is 13612 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,634 sq mi (6,822 km2). Shoshone County was established on 1864.

Shoshone County Facts

ContinentNorth America
CountryUnited States
StateIdaho
County SeatWallace
Largest City/TownKellogg
Established1864
Total Area2,635 sq mi (6,825 sq km)
Land Area2,596 sq mi (6,724 sq km)
Water Area39 sq mi (101 sq km)
Population13,169 (Census 2020)
Population Density5.1 people per sq mi
Time ZonePacific Time Zone (PT)
Major HighwaysInterstate 90, Idaho State Highway 3, Idaho State Highway 97
Major RiversCoeur d'Alene River, St. Joe River, Clark Fork River nearby area
Neighboring CountiesKootenai County, Benewah County, Clearwater County, Mineral County (Montana), Sanders County (Montana)
Famous ForSilver mining history, mountain recreation, skiing, and scenic forests
Top AttractionsSilver Mountain Resort, Route of the Hiawatha Trail, Wallace Historic District, Lookout Pass Ski Area, Coeur d'Alene National Forest
Official WebsiteOfficial Website

About Shoshone County, Idaho

Shoshone County is located in northern Idaho within the Bitterroot Mountains and was established in 1864. The county seat is Wallace, while Kellogg is the largest city. Shoshone County is famous for its rich silver mining heritage, scenic mountain landscapes, skiing, and outdoor recreation throughout the Silver Valley region. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoshone_County,_Idaho?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

Cities and Communities in Shoshone County, Idaho

City/TownPopulationLatitude & Longitude
Kellogg2,000+47.5380°N, 116.1324°W
Wallace (county seat)700+47.4741°N, 115.9279°W
Smelterville600+47.5441°N, 116.1770°W
Pinehurst1,500+47.5385°N, 116.2382°W
Osburn1,500+47.5068°N, 115.9993°W
Mullan700+47.4702°N, 115.7996°W
St. Maries Nearby AreaRegional Community47.3143°N, 116.5635°W
AveryHistoric Mountain Community47.2491°N, 115.8015°W

Best Golf Courses in Shoshone County, Idaho

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Galena Ridge Golf CourseKellogg47.5461°N, 116.1575°W
Shoshone Golf ClubWallace Area47.4728°N, 115.9341°W
Circling Raven Golf ClubNearby Worley47.3972°N, 116.9188°W
Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf CourseNearby Coeur d'Alene47.6740°N, 116.7797°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Shoshone County

Major highways connect Shoshone County with Montana, Coeur d'Alene, and scenic recreation corridors throughout the Bitterroot Mountains and Silver Valley. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoshone_County,_Idaho?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

  • Interstate 90 - major east-west interstate through the Silver Valley
  • Idaho State Highway 3 - route connecting mountain communities and St. Maries
  • Idaho State Highway 97 - scenic highway near Lake Coeur d'Alene
  • Route of the Hiawatha Scenic Corridor - historic rail-trail recreation route

Neighboring Counties of Shoshone County

  • Kootenai County (west)
  • Benewah County (southwest)
  • Clearwater County (south)
  • Mineral County, Montana (east)
  • Sanders County, Montana (northeast)

What are Top Attractions in Shoshone County, Idaho

The county offers skiing, mining museums, mountain biking, hiking, scenic rail-trails, and wilderness recreation throughout northern Idaho mountain regions.

Main Sight NameCityFamous For
Silver Mountain ResortKelloggSkiing, gondola rides, and mountain recreation
Route of the Hiawatha TrailMullan AreaScenic biking trail through tunnels and trestles
Wallace Historic DistrictWallaceHistoric mining town and preserved architecture
Lookout Pass Ski AreaMullan AreaWinter sports and mountain scenery
Coeur d'Alene National ForestCountywideCamping, hiking, and wildlife viewing
Old Mission State Park Nearby AreaSouthern RegionHistoric mission church and cultural history
Trail of the Coeur d'AlenesSilver ValleyBiking and scenic recreation trail
Mining MuseumWallaceSilver mining history exhibits
St. Joe River Scenic AreaSouthern CountyFishing and wilderness recreation
Avery Historic Railroad AreaAveryRailroad history and mountain scenery

Distance from Shoshone County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Wallace to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho - 50 mi (80 km)
  • Wallace to Spokane, Washington - 84 mi (135 km)
  • Wallace to Missoula, Montana - 118 mi (190 km)
  • Wallace to Sandpoint, Idaho - 96 mi (154 km)
  • Wallace to Moscow, Idaho - 142 mi (229 km)
  • Wallace to Boise, Idaho - 386 mi (621 km)
  • Wallace to Glacier National Park, Montana - 221 mi (356 km)
  • Wallace to Seattle, Washington - 382 mi (615 km)
  • Wallace to Portland, Oregon - 420 mi (676 km)
  • Wallace to Salt Lake City, Utah - 622 mi (1,001 km)
  • Wallace to Denver, Colorado - 934 mi (1,503 km)
  • Wallace to Vancouver, British Columbia - 391 mi (629 km)

References

  1. Shoshone County Official Website
  2. Shoshone County, Idaho - Wikipedia
  3. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
  4. Visit Idaho Tourism
  5. Silver Mountain Resort