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Downey.

Its Census reference point is in Sagebrush Steppe Valleys, within Northern Basin and Range. Arimo lies about 9.4 miles north of Downey by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Downey, Idaho
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Downey, Idaho · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Downey, Idaho from above

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THE SETTINGSagebrush Steppe Valleys
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYBannock County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Downey on the map

THE DOWNEY LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Sagebrush Steppe Valleys setting.

Downey city has 0.96 square miles of land in Bannock County. Its Census reference point is in Sagebrush Steppe Valleys, within Northern Basin and Range.

Lava plains, stony uplands, dry valleys and scattered ranges form the Northern Basin and Range. Sagebrush and grassland give way to juniper and other woodland in higher or rockier settings.

Regional context: Northern Basin and Range ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Downey and Bannock County

Downey is associated with Bannock County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Bannock County

Downey by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Downey, or 0% of its total area. It is 3.1 percentage points lower than the 3.1% recorded for Bannock County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Downey city has 1.9 times the land area of nearby Arimo city (0.5 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Downey land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Downey

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Downey. Check the Bannock County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Sagebrush Steppe Valleys setting

Sagebrush Steppe Valleys belongs to Northern Basin and Range. Does the parcel lie on a lava plain, alluvial fan or mountain margin, and what access and water records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Arimo

Arimo is 9.4 miles north of the Downey reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Downey resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON DOWNEY

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.4289° N, 112.1233° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Downey ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Downey

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Downey ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Bannock

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Bannock ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Downey data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Sagebrush Steppe Valleys

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northern Basin and Range context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Idaho landowner resources

Idaho well records

IDWR information and search access for well construction and historical logs.

Idaho water-right research

Official explanation of water rights with links to records and agency assistance.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Downey.

Arimo lies about 9.4 miles north of Downey by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Downey in context

NSEWArimo · 9.4 miles1Oxford · 12.9 miles2Lava Hot Springs · 14.4 miles3McCammon · 15.5 miles4Malad City · 17.7 miles5Clifton · 17.8 miles6OUTER RING: 17.8 MILES
  1. 1
    Arimo9.4 mi · city
  2. 2
    Oxford12.9 mi · city
  3. 3
    Lava Hot Springs14.4 mi · city
  4. 4
    McCammon15.5 mi · city
  5. 5
    Malad City17.7 mi · city
  6. 6
    Clifton17.8 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Idaho; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Downey
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Downey?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Bannock County. Downey’s 0.96 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Downey property in Sagebrush Steppe Valleys?+

No. Sagebrush Steppe Valleys is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Downey boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Arimo as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 9.4 miles north of Downey’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Downey?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Downey.
Your next chapter.

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