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Lemhi County, Idaho

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Lemhi County is way out in east-central Idaho. It’s big, wild, and remote. The Salmon and Lemhi Rivers cut right through it. Lewis and Clark came through here on their expedition.

Outdoorsy people love it here. The Lemhi Range and the Bitterroot Mountains dominate the landscape. The Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness takes up a good chunk of the county. It’s the largest wilderness area in the lower 48 states.

Mining used to be big here. Now it’s all about ranching and tourism. Hunting, fishing, and hiking are top activities. It’s the kind of place where you can really get away from it all. Salmon is the county seat, which also has a lot of history.

CategoryDetails
County NameLemhi County
County SeatSalmon
Population8,800
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesSalmon, Leadore, North Fork, Lemhi, and more
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Route 93, U.S. Route 28, Idaho State Highway 29
FIPS Code16-059
Total Area8,931 square miles (land: 8,894 sq mi; water: 37 sq mi)
Adjacent CountiesIdaho County (Northwest), Ravalli County, Montana (North), Beaverhead County, Montana (Northeast), Clark County (East), Butte County (South), Custer County (Southwest), Valley County (West)
Time ZoneMountain Time Zone
StateIdaho
Coordinates45.2° N, 113.6° W
EtymologyNamed after Fort Lemhi
Major LandmarksLemhi Pass, Salmon River, and the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness
WebsiteLemhi County Website

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