Blackford Indiana Map

About Blackford, Indiana

Blackford is a locality in Blackford County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 12,341. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Blackford is located at 40.4993°N, 85.3136°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47348.

Blackford rests in a land where the earth gently rolls, a subtle topography shaped by ancient glaciers. It lies 12.9 miles west-north-west of Greene, IN (from Greene, IN: bearing 299°T), and is situated 4.5 miles north-east of Hartford City. The landscape here is a quiet symphony of cultivated fields, their rich loam yielding to the sky in broad, sun-drenched canvases. Interspersed are stands of mature trees, their branches reaching outward with a patient grace, offering pockets of dappled shade where the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening corn or the earthy perfume of damp soil after a summer shower. The character of Blackford is one of understated resilience, a place where the seasons dictate a natural cadence to life, and the horizon, unmarred by dramatic peaks, offers a sense of expansive possibility. The story of Blackford is intertwined with the agricultural heart of Indiana, its early prosperity sown in the fertile ground that continues to define its economy. For generations, the land has provided, its bounty transformed by the hands of farmers and the ingenuity of local industry, which has historically found its footing in processing and supporting these agricultural endeavors. While the landscape itself offers no dramatic waterfalls or towering bluffs, it possesses a subtle beauty, particularly in the soft, diffused light of an overcast afternoon that casts a gentle glow over the fields, or the crisp, clear air of autumn that sharpens the edges of the cultivated rows. The spirit of Blackford, though perhaps less boisterous than that of a bustling metropolis, is one of enduring connection to the earth and a quiet pride in its productive heritage.

About This Blackford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Blackford, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.499278, -85.313622. 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 Blackford and Blackford County.

Detailed location data for Blackford includes the ZIP code (47348), telephone area code (317), county seat of Blackford County (Hartford City), and school district assignment. 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 Blackford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.