Lewis County Map, Idaho

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Lewis County, Idaho

Lewis County is tucked away in north-central Idaho. The county is named after Meriwether Lewis of Lewis and Clark fame. Nezperce is the county seat.

Rolling prairies and forests cover the land. It’s gorgeous in the spring when everything’s green. Farmers grow wheat, barley, and lentils here. The soil’s rich and fertile.

Lawyer Creek and Big Canyon Creek form part of the county’s border. The eastern border is Clearwater River. It’s a favorite spot for fishing and rafting. The county’s history is tied to the Nez Perce tribe. You can still see their influence today. It’s quiet out here. That’s how folks like it.

Category	Details
County Name	Lewis County
County Seat	Nezperce
Population	3,500
Cities, Towns, and Communities	Nezperce, Kamiah, Winchester, and more
Interstates and Highways	U.S. Route 95, Idaho State Highway 64
FIPS Code	16-061
Total Area	2,487 square miles (land: 2,473 sq mi; water: 14 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties	Nez Perce County (Northwest), Idaho County (Southeast), Clearwater County (Northeast)
Time Zone	Pacific Time Zone
State	Idaho
Coordinates	46.2° N, 116.4° W
Etymology	Named in honor of the explorer Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Major Landmarks	Hells Gate State Park, Clearwater River, and the Nez Perce National Historical Park
Website	Lewis County Website