IDIdaho Map
Idaho on the US map
Idaho is located in the West region of the United States — specifically the mountain subregion. With an area ranking of #14 of 50, it is a moderately-sized state. The map above highlights Idaho in gold and color-codes the other 49 states by region.
Key cities
The capital of Idaho is Boise. The largest city by population is Boise — same as the capital, which is the case in about 17 of 50 US states.
Borders and neighbors
Idaho shares land borders with 6 other US states: Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Montana.
Idaho also shares an international border with Canada — part of the longest international border in the world.
Geographic features at a glance
- Total area rank: #14 of 50
- Population: 1 to 5 million
- Coastline: landlocked (no ocean access)
- Mountain ranges: rockies
- Yellowstone: contains part of the national park
How to use this map
The map above is interactive — click any state to see its facts and history. Idaho appears in gold to make it easy to find. The other states are colored by region: Northeast (blue), South (red), Midwest (orange), and West (green). This color coding follows the standard US Census Bureau region definitions and helps you build a mental map of US geography as you explore.
Bordering states
Idaho shares borders with 6 other US states.
Practice US geography daily
Statedoku is a free 3×3 daily puzzle that quietly teaches US geography. Idaho appears as the answer or as a constraint clue on most days that match its region, borders, or quirks.
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Where is Idaho located?
Idaho is in the West region of the United States. Its capital is Boise and its largest city is Boise. The state ranks #14 of 50 by total area.
What states border Idaho?
Idaho borders Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Montana. That's 6 bordering states in total.
Is Idaho on the coast?
No, Idaho is landlocked. It has no ocean coastline and no Great Lakes shoreline.
What time zone is Idaho in?
Idaho observes Mountain Time (the state spans multiple time zones).
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