Bedford Indiana Map

About Bedford, Indiana

Bedford is a locality in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 13,837. The population density is 437.1 people per km². Bedford is located at 38.8612°N, 86.4872°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47421.

Bedford rises from the rolling terrain of southern Indiana, a place where the earth itself seems to exhale a gentle, persistent presence. It lies 21.1 miles south of Bloomington, IN (from Bloomington, IN: bearing 174°T), and is situated 5.0 miles west-north-west of Crawford. The landscape here is a study in subtle transitions, where fields of corn and soybeans give way to the dappled shade of woodlands, their trees reaching towards a sky that often holds a soft, diffused light. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries the clean scent of damp soil and pine, a testament to the fertile ground and the enduring forests that define Bedford's surroundings. The land slopes and dips, not dramatically, but with a quiet grace, leading the eye towards distant stands of oak and hickory, their leaves rustling a low, constant conversation with the breeze. This is a place shaped by the deep, mineral heart of the earth, a history intimately tied to the extraction and shaping of Indiana limestone. For generations, quarrying and stonecraft have been the lifeblood of Bedford, carving out not only the stone that builds cathedrals and capitols but also a distinct cultural identity. The local economy, while diversifying, still bears the imprint of this proud heritage, a legacy evident in the sturdy architecture and the skilled hands that continue to work the stone. The White River, a meandering artery, offers its own gentle rhythm to the region, its banks a common destination for quiet contemplation or the simple pleasure of watching the water flow, mirroring the unhurried pace of life that characterizes Bedford.

About This Bedford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bedford, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.861162, -86.487215. 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 Bedford and Lawrence County.

Detailed location data for Bedford includes the ZIP code (47421), telephone area code (317), county seat of Lawrence County (Bedford), and school district assignment (North Lawrence 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 Bedford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.