Explore Auburn, Indiana, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Auburn, Indiana. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Indiana or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Auburn.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Auburn |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| Latitude | 41.366994 |
| Longitude | -85.058858 |
| Population | 13,412 |
| Density | 674.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 46706 |
| Area Code | 574 |
| County Seat | Auburn |
| School District | DeKalb County Central United School District |
Auburn claims its place upon the quiet, expansive plains of northeastern Indiana, where the horizon stretches wide under a vast, unencumbered sky. It lies 3.7 miles south-southwest of DeKalb, IN (from DeKalb, IN: bearing 210°T), and is situated 4.2 miles east-northeast of Garrett. Cedar Creek winds its way through the landscape, carving a subtle path that has long shaped the drainage and movement of the surrounding earth. The terrain remains largely level, characterized by a mosaic of fertile farmland and scattered woodlots that change color with the steady turn of the seasons. Saint Anthonys Center Lake lies only two miles away, offering a reflective stillness to the nearby countryside. During the golden hour, the light catches the moisture in the air, casting long, amber shadows across the fields that define the visual rhythm of Auburn.
Industrial ambition defined the early trajectory of Auburn, transforming it into a significant hub for automotive innovation during the turn of the twentieth century. The local economy blossomed around the manufacturing of fine motorcars, an era that left behind a legacy of precision engineering and craftsmanship. While the assembly lines of the past have evolved, the spirit of industry remains present in the specialized manufacturing and logistics firms that sustain the regional workforce today. Riley Park provides a shared space for the community to gather, serving as a social anchor in a region where the pace is dictated by the requirements of the harvest and the factory floor. This economic heritage continues to influence the pride residents take in the maintenance of their infrastructure and the steady, productive work that characterizes the daily life of Auburn.
Cultural identity in Auburn remains deeply tethered to its automotive history, celebrated through large-scale events that draw enthusiasts to recognize the legacy of classic vehicle design. The architecture of the downtown area retains a sense of permanence, with solid, functional buildings that reflect the practical values of its founders. Paul Shaffer, the musician and bandleader, emerged from this region, carrying a connection to the area's midwestern roots into his professional career. The town maintains a grounded character, where local gatherings and high school sports foster a strong sense of internal connection among neighbors. Even as the decades pass, the atmosphere persists as one of quiet dedication, where the influence of past ingenuity shapes the way the present is lived.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Auburn, Indiana. Coordinates: 41.366994, -85.058858. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Auburn includes the ZIP code (46706), telephone area code (574), county seat of DeKalb County (Auburn), and school district assignment (DeKalb County Central United School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |