Where to find a free map of Idaho
Idaho was introduced to the United States in 1890, as the 14th state. It has a border with Canada to its north, and stretches south to Nevada and Utah. Still mostly rural and mountainous, Idaho has one major metropolitan area. This article will show you where to find a free map of Idaho.
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About Idaho
Free physical maps of Idaho are available on the highway, or from the official government office, but are more easily accessed online at a number of sites.
The Idaho state motto is 'esto perpetua' (latin for 'let it be forever'), the postal abbreviation of the state ID, and its nickname the 'gem' state.
Geography
Oregon is a mountainous state, with elevations, ranging from 770 feet to 12,662 feet. It is a perfect location for skiing, and other winter sports.
Sun Valley, Idaho was used as the training site for the 2002 winter Olympics.
Fishing
Fishing in the rivers of Idaho is as fine, as it gets in the United States.
There are a dozen world-class wild trout streams, and more than 1500 high mountain lakes.
For more information on fishing in Idaho, you can go to Fishandgame.idaho.
Capital city
The capital of Idaho is Boise. The population of the Boise metropolitan area is 615,000, nearly 40% of the population of the whole state, as of the 2010 census.
Free maps of Idaho
Official state of Idaho maps
The official Idaho transportation map can be ordered online or by phone.
For information,you can go to Parksandrecreation.idaho.gov.
You can also order maps of scenic byways, and rest area locations.
County maps
A detailed county map is available at Geology.com. (county map idaho).
Interstate highway maps
For a detailed map of the interstate highway system in Idaho, you can go to Gonorthwest.com( Idaho map)
City maps
A detailed map of the Boise area is at Greenwichmeantime.com (time-zone USA Idaho Boise map)
Map-quest
The maps from Mapquest.com allow you to zoom in on particular locations, even to an individual street.
Rivers in Idaho
For a very good map of Idaho rivers, you can go to Visitidaho.org.
Other online maps
You can search 'Idaho maps' for a complete list of sites, that offer maps of Idaho.
State parks
The Idaho department of parks and recreation has a map of all Idaho state parks, and information about each one at Parksandrecreation.idaho.gov.