Bloomfield Indiana Map

About Bloomfield, Indiana

Bloomfield is a locality in Jay County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,289. The population density is 627.7 people per km². Bloomfield is located at 39.0261°N, 86.9374°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. Bloomfield is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 47371, 47611, 47424.

Bloomfield occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, rhythmic southward push of Bear Creek as it carves through the undulating limestone terrain. It lies 5.2 miles north-northeast of Jay, IN (from Jay, IN: bearing 30°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west-northwest of Noble. Broad swaths of fertile soil define the horizon, creating a mosaic of woodlots and open fields that stretch toward the distant, hazy silhouette of Twin Hills. When the afternoon sun angles low, the limestone strata in the surrounding earth catch the light, casting a pale, stony luminescence over the valley floor. Only ten miles away, the quiet waters of Pine Lake provide a stillness that contrasts with the constant, gentle motion of the nearby creek, grounding the environment in a cycle of water and weathered stone.

Bloomfield serves as a primary center for the surrounding agricultural expanse, where the economy remains deeply rooted in the productivity of the land and the endurance of local trade. The presence of the Limberlost Wildlife Habitat Area, just two miles from the center, preserves a fragment of the region’s original ecological character, offering a sanctuary for native flora and fauna amidst the working fields. Life here moves with the deliberate pace of a place that values continuity, where the architecture of the older buildings reflects a history of craftsmanship and regional limestone masonry. Residents maintain a steady focus on the rhythms of the seasons, finding a quiet satisfaction in the modest, hardworking character of a life defined by the intersection of the creek’s current and the enduring stability of the interior plains.

About This Bloomfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bloomfield, Indiana. Coordinates: 39.026135, -86.937368. 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 Bloomfield includes the ZIP code (47371, 47611, 47424), telephone area code (812, 317), county seat of Jay County (Portland), and school district assignment (Bloomfield School District).

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.