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Riddle, Idaho
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 Riddle, Idaho
Location in Idaho
Riddle, Idaho
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Owyhee |
| Elevation | 5,367 ft (1,636 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
83604
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| Area code(s) | 208 |
| GNIS feature ID | 398043 |
Riddle is a small community in Owyhee County, located in the southwest part of Idaho. In the Shoshoni language, its name is Yakwahnim Paa.
Riddle is found along Idaho State Highway 51. It is about 13 kilometers (8 miles) north of the Nevada border. The community also sits right at the northern edge of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation.
What's in a Name?
The community of Riddle was named after a local family. This family was important in the early days of the area. Many places get their names from the first people who settled there.
How High is Riddle?
Riddle is located at a high elevation. It is 1,636 meters (5,367 feet) above sea level. This means it is quite high up compared to many other places.
Riddle in Movies
Did you know Riddle was used in a movie? The community was a fictional setting in the 1997 film Vanishing Point. It was shown at both the start and end of the movie.
