Lincoln County Map, Idaho
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Lincoln County, Idaho
Lincoln County sits in south-central Idaho. It’s small and rural. As you might expect, the county is named after Abraham Lincoln. Shoshone is the county seat, which is a quiet little town.
The Snake River Plain stretches out here. It’s mostly flat farmland. Irrigation changed everything. It turned desert into fields and perfect for growing potatoes and sugar beets.
The Sawtooth National Forest almost touches the northern edge, but it doesn’t. It’s a nice escape from the farmland. You’ll see a lot of old barns around here. Some still in use, others falling apart. Lincoln County is not a tourist hotspot and I’m not sure if it ever will be one.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Lincoln County |
| County Seat | Shoshone |
| Population | 5,200 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Shoshone, Sun Valley, and more |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 26, U.S. Route 93 |
| FIPS Code | 16-063 |
| Total Area | 2,379 square miles (land: 2,374 sq mi; water: 5 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties | Camas County (Northwest), Blaine County (North), Minidoka County (East), Jerome County (South), Gooding County (West) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| State | Idaho |
| Coordinates | 42.8° N, 113.5° W |
| Etymology | Named in honor of President Abraham Lincoln, sixteenth President of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | Shoshone Ice Caves, and the Sun Valley Resort |
| Website | Lincoln County Website |
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