Moscow, Idaho

Moscow (pronounced with a long 'o' in the second syllable) is a city located in Latah County in northern Idaho along the Washington/Idaho border, opposite Pullman, Washington (home of Washington State University). It is home to the University of Idaho, which is by far the dominant employer, though the town also serves as a modest agricultural hub for the wheat growers in the immediate area. As of the 2000 census, the city has a total population of 21,291. The city is the county seat of Latah County{{GR|6}}. Moscow is the birthplace of Carol Ryrie Brink, singer Josh Ritter, and model Nicholas Lemons.

Geography

Moscow is located at 46°43'54" North, 116°59'50" West (46.731745, -116.997188){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.9 km² (6.2 mi²). 15.9 km² (6.2 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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The town lies in a valley between Moscow Mountain and Paradise Ridge. The region has geologic formations including billion-year-old intrusive granite structures, rolling fields of volcanic sediment deposited by easterly winds, and flood-worn basaltic channels. The region is commonly termed 'The Breadbasket of the Northwest' due to the lush rolling hills, also known as the Palouse.

Related Topics:
Geologic - Granite - Sediment - Basaltic - Palouse

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