Shoshone County Map, Idaho
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Shoshone County, Idaho
Shoshone County is in northern Idaho and is part of the panhandle. Wallace is the county seat, which is a small town with a big history. The county’s named after the Shoshone tribe. You can feel the history here.
Mining put this county on the map. Silver, lead, and zinc. Old mining towns cover the landscape. Some are ghost towns now. Others are finding new life in tourism.
The county’s covered in dense forests. The Bitterroot Mountains run through it. It’s beautiful, rugged country. The Clearwater River runs through the county, which is great for fishing.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Shoshone County |
| County Seat | Wallace |
| Population | 13,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Wallace, Kellogg, Mullan, and several smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 90, U.S. Route 95, State Highway 3 |
| FIPS Code | 16-079 |
| Total Area | 2,636 square miles (land: 2,620 sq mi; water: 16 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties | Bonner County (North), Sanders County, Montana (Northeast), Mineral County, Montana (Southeast), Clearwater County (South), Latah County (Southwest), Benewah County (West), Kootenai County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone |
| State | Idaho |
| Coordinates | 47.45° N, 116.18° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Shoshone Native American tribe. |
| Major Landmarks | Silver Valley, the historic town of Wallace, and the Coeur d’Alene National Forest |
| Website | Shoshone County Website |
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