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Bloomington Indiana Map

Explore Bloomington, 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 Bloomington, Indiana

How to Use This Bloomington, Indiana Map

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

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

Latitude	39.165325
Longitude	-86.526386
Population	79,168
Density	1315.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	47405, 47401, 47402, 47403, 47404
Area Code	317
County Seat	Bloomington
School District	Monroe County Community School Corporation

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About Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington is a locality in Monroe County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 79,168. The population density is 1315.7 people per km². Bloomington is located at 39.1653°N, 86.5264°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. Bloomington is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 47405, 47401, 47402.

Bloomington anchors itself upon the rugged, limestone-rich topography of southern Indiana, where the earth rises into gentle swells and deep, shaded pockets. It lies 18.8 miles west of Brown, IN (from Brown, IN: bearing 268°T), and is situated 7.1 miles southeast of Ellettsville. The landscape surrounding Bloomington is marked by the presence of Clear Creek, which carves a modest path through the terrain, while the elevated contours of Lampkin Ridge define the horizon to the south. Visitors often find themselves wandering through the ancient, towering trees of Dunn Woods, a protected preserve that offers a quiet sanctuary right in the center of the built environment. Beyond the immediate municipal borders, the terrain deepens into the dense, verdant canopy of Yellowwood State Forest, providing a stark, wild contrast to the manicured lawns and stone buildings of the interior.

Bloomington emerged from the wilderness during the early nineteenth century as settlers moved into the region, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and the abundance of high-quality building stone. The town grew deliberately, its development influenced by the steady rhythm of quarrying operations that extracted the pale, durable limestone used in some of the most prominent government structures across the country. As the settlement matured, the architectural character of Bloomington solidified, favoring grand, heavy masonry that seems to hold the very heat of the sun against the cool, damp evenings. This legacy of stone remains visible today, grounding the identity of Bloomington in a material that is both permanent and profoundly local.

Economic life in Bloomington revolves largely around the intellectual and administrative activity generated by Indiana University, which serves as the primary engine for local employment and innovation. Beyond the collegiate sphere, the town supports a diverse array of industries, ranging from advanced medical device manufacturing to a vibrant, small-scale culinary scene that draws from the surrounding regional agriculture. Infrastructure in Bloomington is designed to accommodate a high volume of foot traffic and bicycle commuters, reflecting a culture that prioritizes connectivity between the academic core and the residential periphery. Even the quietest corridors near University Lake hum with the purposeful energy of a population that balances professional rigor with a focused, deliberate pace of living.

Cultural life in Bloomington finds its most fervent expression in the collegiate athletics of the Indiana Hoosiers, whose games fill the local atmosphere with a palpable, electric intensity during the autumn and winter months. Yearly festivals, such as the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival, transform the streets into a mosaic of global sounds and public performances, bringing a cosmopolitan flair to the inland plateau. Landmarks like the Sample Gates stand as iconic portals between the public square and the academic grounds, while the nearby Sherril Hollow offers a quiet, sunken space for contemplation away from the bustle of the main thoroughfares. Notable figures, including the late musician John Mellencamp, have long been associated with the creative spirit of Bloomington, lending a distinct, soulful resonance to the local identity that persists long after the dusk settles over the woods.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Dunn Woods (Local Recreation) — 0.0 mi, 035° NE
Sample Gates (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 352° N
Theodore Rose Well House (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 052° NE
Herman B Wells Statue (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 053° NE
Pygmalion's Art Supplies "Red Studio" (Public Artwork) — 0.2 mi, 303° NW
Conrad Prebys Amphitheater (Theatre) — 0.4 mi, 073° E
Indiana University Arboretum (Local Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 047° NE
Bryan Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 171° S
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 211° SW
North Jordan Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 037° NE
The Pfau Course at Indiana University (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 036° NE
Large quarry remnants (Historic Ruins) — 1.7 mi, 221° SW
Winslow Sport Complex and Trail (State Recreation Area) — 1.8 mi, 165° S
Griffy Woods Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 001° N
Cascades Golf Course (State Recreation Area) — 2.0 mi, 342° N
Cascades Falls (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 343° N
Griffy Lake Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 014° N
Shirley Springs Cave (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 227° SW
Hoosier National Forest (National Forest) — 5.9 mi, 144° SE · 204k acres
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve (Attraction) — 8.2 mi, 340° N
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.5 mi, 345° N · 16k acres
Leaning Tree Point (Viewpoint) — 8.9 mi, 144° SE
Dam Overlook Platform (Attraction) — 11.0 mi, 176° S
Owen County Art Guild (Arts Centre) — 15.1 mi, 302° NW
Tivoli Theater (Cinema) — 15.1 mi, 304° NW
Whip-poor-will Woods (Nature Reserve) — 22.9 mi, 070° E
Mooresville Movies (Cinema) — 31.2 mi, 015° N
Tiemeyer's Farm Market Petting Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 32.7 mi, 135° SE
Echo Hollow Nature Park (Nature Reserve) — 34.7 mi, 015° N
Bulleit Stadium (Stadium) — 36.2 mi, 113° SE

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