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Beech Grove Indiana Map

Explore Beech Grove, 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.

Interactive Map of Beech Grove, Indiana

How to Use This Beech Grove, Indiana Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Beech Grove, 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 Beech Grove.

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	Beech Grove
State	Indiana (IN)
County	Marion County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)

Latitude	39.715669
Longitude	-86.087018
Population	14,717
Density	1271.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	46151, 46107
Area Code	260
County Seat	Indianapolis
School District	Beech Grove City Schools

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About Beech Grove, Indiana

Beech Grove is a locality in Marion County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 14,717. The population density is 1271.5 people per km². Beech Grove is located at 39.7157°N, 86.0870°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. Beech Grove is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 46151, 46107.

Beech Grove occupies a quiet expanse of land where the landscape is defined by the steady, modest flow of Pullman Creek as it carves a path through the terrain. It lies 4.8 miles southeast of Indianapolis, IN (from Indianapolis, IN: bearing 132°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north-northeast of Hendricks.

The earth here is solid and grounded, characterized by a mosaic of woodlots and fields that stretch toward the horizon. Residents often find solace in the open spaces of Sarah Bolton Park, a local fixture that provides a green reprieve from the surrounding development. While distant peaks like Pea Ridge might appear as a faint suggestion of depth against the sky, the immediate environment remains focused on the gentle, inland plains. The air carries a stillness that feels particularly pronounced during the golden hour, when the light softens across the grass. Wagon Wheel Lake sits only four miles away, serving as a quiet point of reference for those who favor the sight of still water over the movement of the creek.

Beech Grove grew from its early identity as a center for heavy rail maintenance, a history that left an indelible mark on the local economy and the sturdy architecture of the neighborhood. The rhythm of the work day was long dictated by the sounds of the railyards, which fostered a culture of industriousness and technical skill among the residents. Even as the economy shifted toward modern service and light manufacturing, the legacy of those industrial years remains visible in the brick facades and the organized grid of the streets. This practical heritage continues to influence the character of the population, favoring a direct and honest approach to civic life. The community maintains a distinct identity, separate from the sprawl of the larger region, by valuing the craftsmanship that once defined its primary industry.

A sense of continuity defines the cultural life of Beech Grove, where local gatherings and high school sports often serve as the heartbeat of the calendar. The town claims a modest but significant place in history as the birthplace of the journalist and television personality Jane Pauley, whose presence remains a point of local pride. Landmarks like the historic rail structures provide a visual anchor, reminding passersby of the labor that built the foundations of the area. Annual events bring neighbors together in common spaces, reinforcing a social cohesion that feels both deliberate and enduring. Life here proceeds with an unforced predictability, grounded in the familiarity of neighbors who recognize one another in the grocery aisles and at the local ballfields. This steadiness offers a quiet contrast to the faster pace of the nearby metropolitan hub, allowing for a life that feels both connected and self-contained.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Hornet Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 136° SE
Sarah Bolton Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 274° W
Blackwell Cemetery (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 288° W
Sarah Shank Golf Course (State Recreation Area) — 1.5 mi, 301° NW
Key Stadium (Stadium) — 2.4 mi, 261° W
Ransburg Auditorium (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 260° W
Marion County Fairgrounds (Local Recreation) — 2.6 mi, 076° E
Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center (Public Artwork) — 2.7 mi, 260° W
The HiFi (Theatre) — 3.8 mi, 312° NW
Sylvia Likens Memorial (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 328° NW
Pleasant Run Golf Course (State Recreation Area) — 4.3 mi, 016° N
School 15 Arch (Historic Ruins) — 4.5 mi, 336° NW
DAR Obelisk (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 321° NW
The Archivist (Gallery) — 4.7 mi, 306° NW
Indianapolis Fire Fighters Museum (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 324° NW
Full Circle 9 Gallery (Gallery) — 5.3 mi, 330° NW
Cheerie Joy Studios (Gallery) — 5.3 mi, 330° NW
Living Room Cinemas (Cinema) — 5.4 mi, 325° NW
Depew Memorial Fountain (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 316° NW
The Obelisk (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 318° NW
Military Park (State Park) — 5.7 mi, 311° NW
Imax (Cinema) — 5.7 mi, 310° NW
International Chimpanzee Complex Community Hub (Attraction) — 5.9 mi, 306° NW
The Car Museum (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 319° NW
Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park (State Park) — 10.1 mi, 017° N

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