Adams County, Administrative county in western Idaho, US.
Adams County extends across 3,548 square kilometers of varied terrain, including forested areas and river valleys in western Idaho's mountainous region.
The county was officially established on March 3, 1911, and received its name from John Adams, the second president of the United States.
Local communities maintain connections to both Native American heritage and settler traditions through regular gatherings celebrating regional crafts and customs.
The county seat of Council serves as the primary administrative center, providing government services and community resources to approximately 4,379 residents.
Adams County is one of twelve similarly named counties in the United States, yet maintains distinction through its specific geographic coordinates at 44.9°N latitude.
Location: Idaho
Inception: March 3, 1911
Capital city: Council
Shares border with: Wallowa County, Washington County, Gem County, Idaho County, Valley County, Baker County
Website: http://co.adams.id.us
GPS coordinates: 44.90000,-116.45000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:22
Hells Canyon
54.5 km
Wallowa Mountains
76.8 km
Lake Cascade
43.5 km
Hells Canyon Wilderness
72.5 km
Sacajawea Peak
76.6 km
Hells Canyon Dam
42.9 km
Ponderosa State Park
29.6 km
Wallowa Lake Tramway
70.3 km
Wallowa Lake State Park
72.6 km
Lake Cascade State Park
52.6 km
Eagle Cap
73.2 km
Mount Howard
70 km
Sheep Rock
36.8 km
Salubria Lodge No. 31
40.5 km
North Fork Payette River Bridge
71.1 km
College Creek Ranger Station
64.8 km
Council Ranger Station
18.9 km
Adams County Courthouse
19.2 km
Lick Creek Guard Station
54.4 km
Col. E. M. Heigho House
15.6 km
Elo School
30.8 km
Wilson House
40.4 km
Cambridge News Office
40.5 km
Matt Ruatsale Homestead
32.9 km
Gust Laituri Homestead
29.7 km
Nickolai Wargelin Homestead
30.2 km
Hat Point Fire Lookout Tower
62.1 km
Heavens Gate Lookout
52.3 kmReviews
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