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Blackford Indiana Map

Explore Blackford, 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 Blackford, Indiana

How to Use This Blackford, Indiana Map

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

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

Latitude	40.499278
Longitude	-85.313622
Population	12,341
Density	55.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	47348
Area Code	317
County Seat	Hartford City

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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 defines itself through the quiet persistence of the flat, open plains that stretch toward the horizon. It lies 12.9 miles west-northwest of Greene, IN (from Greene, IN: bearing 299°T), and is situated 4.5 miles northeast of Hartford City. The McMammon Ditch carves a thin, deliberate path through the earth here, acting as a persistent witness to the seasonal shifts in the local water table. Four miles away, the surface of Lake Placid reflects the pale, expansive sky, providing a stillness that contrasts with the rhythmic work of the surrounding farmland. On clear days, the distant silhouette of The Hogback rises faintly against the western edge of the world, reminding the observer of the grander tectonic shifts far beyond these fields. The air in Blackford carries the scent of turned soil and dry stalks, a crisp clarity that marks the transition of the seasons with absolute precision.

Blackford grew from the steady labor of those who recognized the fertility of this inland reach. The local economy maintains a deep connection to the woodlot mosaic and the productivity of the soil, anchoring the regional trade in agricultural output and the manufacturing traditions that built the state’s midsection. These industries rely on a grounded, practical approach to commerce, favoring the durability of brick structures and the efficiency of established rail and road networks. Generations of workers have contributed to the maintenance of this landscape, ensuring that the infrastructure remains as functional today as it was in the decades of its initial development. Blackford continues to balance the necessity of industrial activity with the quiet, persistent demands of a regional hub.

Cultural character in Blackford thrives in the shared gatherings and the steady, unpretentious pace of daily life. Residents often congregate at the Montpelier Community Park, where the wide, open spaces allow for the quiet reflection or social interaction that defines the local tempo. Notable landmarks remain rooted in the community’s history, reflecting a preference for utility and substance over ornamental flair. While the town does not claim the fame of global capitals, it possesses a sturdy dignity that inhabitants recognize as uniquely their own. Life here proceeds without the frantic pressure of more populous centers, allowing the residents to focus on the immediate, tangible aspects of their local surroundings.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Montpelier Community Park (Local Park) — 3.6 mi, 022° N
Hoover Park (Local Park) — 4.0 mi, 219° SW
Statue of Soldier (Public Artwork) — 4.2 mi, 026° NE
Lakeview Country Club (Park) — 9.7 mi, 195° S
Ivanhoe's Garfield (Monument) — 9.8 mi, 256° W
Thaddeus C. Reade (Monument) — 9.9 mi, 253° W
Taylor University Main Entrance (Monument) — 10.0 mi, 253° W
Mitchell Theatre (Theatre) — 10.1 mi, 254° W
Ginn Woods (State Resource Management Area) — 12.0 mi, 212° SW
Albany Golf Club (Park) — 13.6 mi, 161° S
Pulse Opera House (Theatre) — 14.0 mi, 335° NW
M3 Stuart (Attraction) — 15.7 mi, 267° W
Gas City Museum (Museum) — 16.0 mi, 268° W
Randolph Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 16.6 mi, 152° SE
Salamonie Reservoir (State Recreation Area) — 18.0 mi, 329° NW
Ouabache State Park (State Park) — 18.3 mi, 031° NE
Salamonie Lake (Recreation Area) — 18.5 mi, 328° NW
Mississinewa Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 20.1 mi, 289° W
Minnetrista Cultural Center (Museum) — 20.7 mi, 191° S
Roush Lake Fish And Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 20.9 mi, 001° N
David Owsley Museum of Art (Museum) — 21.3 mi, 194° S
Wysor Building Arch (Historic Ruins) — 21.5 mi, 190° S
Site 6 (Attraction) — 22.5 mi, 181° S
Abandoned Graduate Student Research Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 22.6 mi, 197° S
Site 5 (Attraction) — 22.6 mi, 181° S
Site 1 (Attraction) — 22.7 mi, 180° S
Southside turkey lives here. (Nature Reserve) — 23.6 mi, 189° S
Summit Lake State Park (State Park) — 31.3 mi, 178° S
Roanoke Area Heritage Center (Museum) — 32.1 mi, 354° N
Mounds State Park nature center (Museum) — 32.2 mi, 210° SW

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