Blog · October 14, 2026 · Idaho
Using the Lincoln County Hunting Map
Parcel lines and public-land maps work together near Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve.
Main page: Lincoln County, ID GIS & Parcel Viewer (official map link, county facts and neighboring maps).
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Looking for places to hunt around Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve? The Lincoln County hunting map is really two maps: state-managed land plus the county's parcel boundaries. In this Lincoln County guide: where public hunting land is mapped, using the parcel viewer for boundaries, and how to ask for permission.
The Lincoln County hunting map: start here
Special regulations can apply on public land near Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve; some areas need permits or have limited seasons.
The free map to start with
Go first to the Lincoln County ArcGIS parcel map; it covers each assessed parcel from Shoshone to Dietrich. Around Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, enter a street address, an owner's name or a parcel number, and the viewer zooms to the match. If the land is near Kimama, write down the parcel ID before closing the panel; every office in the county asks for it first.
Safety and courtesy
Respect livestock and crops around Richfield, and carry the owner's contact info; owners remember good guests.
Legal descriptions in Idaho
Idaho uses the Public Land Survey System, so deeds around Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve reference sections and townships. A standard section is about one square mile, roughly 640 acres, and a township holds 36 of them, though real sections near Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve vary in size. Copy the legal description from the record for the parcel near Dietrich for any title or survey request.
Reading terrain
On the aerial around Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, travel corridors and edges stand out; match each spot to its parcel.
Land on the county line
Lincoln County borders Blaine County, Camas County, Gooding County, Jerome County, and Minidoka County, and each of those keeps its own parcel map. A tract near the line by Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve can be split in two county records, so look at the adjacent map as well. In and around Kimama, our state page links every neighboring county map across Idaho.
Parcel lines for hunters
The lines are tax drawings, so don't treat them as survey-grade near Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve; paint or posted signs on the ground matter too.
Deeds, plats and who keeps them
The map is an index, not the title: recorded deeds, plats and easements covering ground around Dietrich are kept by the County Recorder (the county clerk serves as recorder). On ground around Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, bring the document number listed on the parcel record so staff can find the deed fast.
Taking the map into the field
The parcel map usually runs in a mobile browser, which helps when you're standing on land near Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, but coverage can be spotty out of town. A screenshot of the parcel near Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve with its ID is a good backup.
Asking for permission
Out toward Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, offer details: who you are, when you'd hunt and how to reach you, and respect a no.
Rules and responsibility
Seasons, licenses and trespass laws are set by the state, and trespass rules differ by state for land around Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve.
Which office to call
Questions about value or the owner field for land near Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve belong with the County Assessor, since that office keeps the assessment data. Zoning, permits and septic questions near Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve need the planning or permitting office, town or county, depending on location.
Places you'll see on the map
Shoshone is the county seat, which is where the courthouse records live. Other places on the map include Dietrich, Richfield, Kimama, and Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, each with its own cluster of lots. Around 5,450 people live in Lincoln County (Census estimate, 2023) across some 1,201 square miles. Lincoln County dates to 1895, so old deeds can run back a long way. Features like Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve make handy reference points on the map.
Quick answers
How close to the line can I hunt around Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve?
Short answer: treat parcel lines near Kimama as a guide.
Where do I buy a hunting license near Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve?
For a tract near Shoshone, licenses are sold through Idaho Department of Fish and Game; read the current regulations.
Can I use a GPS app for boundaries near Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve?
Short answer: apps can help near Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, but lines are still approximate.
How do I find public hunting areas near Shoshone?
Around Richfield, Idaho Department of Fish and Game publishes maps of public hunting areas.
Can I download parcel lines near Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve?
For a parcel near Kimama, some viewers offer PDF export; downloads of raw data vary by county.
Open the official Lincoln County, ID parcel map See it in the Platbookmapper directory
Not a survey. County GIS and tax parcel maps are assessment and planning layers. They are not a substitute for a recorded plat, deed, or licensed survey, especially for fences, setbacks, or boundary disputes.