Aberdeen Indiana Map

About Aberdeen, Indiana

Aberdeen is a locality in Ohio County, Indiana, United States. Aberdeen is located at 38.9053°N, 84.9875°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 46385.

Aberdeen rests in a quiet valley where the land begins its gentle climb toward the rolling hills of southeastern Indiana. It lies 18.1 miles south of Dearborn, IN (from Dearborn, IN: bearing 180°T), and is situated 6.0 miles north-east of Switzerland. The Ohio River, a broad, silver ribbon, forms its southern boundary, its presence a constant murmur in the air, a source of life and movement in this verdant landscape. The soil here is a deep, fertile loam, yielding rich harvests from fields that stretch toward the horizon, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple trees whose leaves catch the sun in a thousand shifting shades of green and gold. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and ripening corn, a fragrance that speaks of abundance and the slow, steady pulse of the seasons. The history of Aberdeen is deeply entwined with the mighty Ohio, a thoroughfare that once carried steamboats laden with goods and settlers. Founded in the early 19th century, its initial prosperity was tied to river trade and the surrounding agricultural bounty. While the steamboat era has long since faded, the legacy of those river-faring days still whispers in the weathered clapboard buildings that line the few quiet streets, and in the enduring connection the community feels to the water. Today, farming remains a cornerstone of Aberdeen's economy, with local families tending the same rich land that sustained their ancestors. The quiet hum of tractors replaces the chug of paddlewheels, but the dedication to the land, and the simple, honest work it demands, continues to define the character of Aberdeen.

About This Aberdeen Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Aberdeen, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.905338, -84.987451. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Aberdeen and Ohio County.

Detailed location data for Aberdeen includes the ZIP code (47040), telephone area code (317, 463, 260), county seat of Ohio County (Rising Sun), and school district assignment (Valparaiso Community Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Aberdeen is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.