Explore Bartholomew, 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 Bartholomew, 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 Bartholomew.
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 | Bartholomew |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Bartholomew County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| Latitude | 39.206801 |
| Longitude | -85.889555 |
| Population | 81,314 |
| Density | 120.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 47201 |
| Area Code | 317 |
| County Seat | Columbus |
Bartholomew occupies a quiet expanse of the interior plains where the horizon is defined by the persistent, subtle push of the land against the sky. It lies 1.7 miles east-northeast of Columbus, IN (from Columbus, IN: bearing 78°T), and is situated 9.2 miles southwest of Hope. Haw Creek traces a deliberate path through the terrain, its waters carving a modest, winding trough that serves as a constant companion to the fields and woodlots. On clear days, the silhouette of Pleasant Ridge appears as a faint, muted bruise against the distant western sky, providing a sense of scale to the otherwise level topography. The air here holds a particular stillness at dusk, when the light turns a soft, bruised gold and the shadows from the nearby trees stretch across the soil like long, thin fingers.
Bartholomew emerged from the steady, patient labor of those who saw potential in the fertile soil and the reliable presence of flowing water. Early settlers moved into the region with an eye toward agricultural independence, clearing patches of dense timber to make room for the seasonal rhythms of sowing and harvest. The character of the place was forged in these early years, defined by a deliberate, unhurried expansion that favored endurance over rapid growth. Over generations, the architecture of the area has retained a certain utility, with sturdy brick foundations and modest footprints that prioritize the practical demands of life in the interior.
Economic life in Bartholomew remains tethered to the patterns of industry and the pragmatic requirements of a regional hub. Infrastructure follows the logic of the grid, connecting the local centers of production to wider markets through a network of roads that hum with the steady movement of commerce. While the workforce finds its livelihood in a variety of specialized sectors, the presence of Morningside Park provides a vital green anchor where the pace of the day slows to match the movement of the clouds. This balance between the demands of the modern workplace and the quietude of the surrounding landscape keeps the local economy grounded, ensuring that growth never outpaces the fundamental stability of the region.
Cultural life in Bartholomew is marked by an appreciation for the familiar, where the changing seasons dictate the cadence of public gatherings and communal festivities. Morningside Park serves as a gathering point for residents, offering a respite where the shade of mature trees provides a cool canopy against the heat of the summer sun. While the residents often look toward larger regional institutions for the intensity of high-stakes sports or expansive university life, there is a distinct pride in the local traditions that define the calendar year. Whether through the quiet observation of the landscape near Suhre Lake or the simple, enduring connections formed in the neighborhood, Bartholomew maintains a steady, reflective character that rewards those who take the time to notice the small shifts in the light and the slow, deliberate turn of the seasons.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bartholomew, Indiana. Coordinates: 39.206801, -85.889555. 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 Bartholomew includes the ZIP code (47201), telephone area code (317), county seat of Bartholomew County (Columbus), and school district assignment.
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. |