Minidoka County Map, Idaho
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Minidoka County, Idaho
Minidoka County is in south-central Idaho and is part of the Snake River Plain. Rupert is the county seat, which is a small farming town. The county’s named after after a Dakota Sioux word, meaning “well spring” or “fountain”.
The land is flat and dry. Irrigation makes agriculture possible. Without it, this would be less suitable for agriculture. Sugar beets and potatoes are big crops here. You’ll see massive piles of beets during harvest.
Dust storms aren’t uncommon. The Snake River forms the southern border. Japanese Americans were interned here during World War II. The site is now a national monument and is a somber reminder of a dark time.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Minidoka County |
| County Seat | Rupert |
| Population | 22,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Rupert, Heyburn, Paul, and Minidoka |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 30, U.S. Route 93 |
| FIPS Code | 16-067 |
| Total Area | 1,260 square miles (land: 1,242 sq mi; water: 18 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties | Cassia County (South), Jerome County (West), Lincoln County (West), Blaine County (Northeast) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| State | Idaho |
| Coordinates | 42.8° N, 113.7° W |
| Etymology | Named after a Lakota word, meaning “well spring” or “fountain” |
| Major Landmarks | Minidoka National Historic Site, Snake River |
| Website | Minidoka County Website |
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