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Bristol Indiana Map

Explore Bristol, 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 Bristol, Indiana

How to Use This Bristol, Indiana Map

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

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

Latitude	41.721439
Longitude	-85.817495
Population	1,789
Density	171.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	46507
Area Code	260
County Seat	Goshen
School District	Elkhart Community Schools

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About Bristol, Indiana

Bristol is a locality in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,789. The population density is 171.9 people per km². Bristol is located at 41.7214°N, 85.8175°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. Bristol is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 46507.

Bristol emerges from the flat, fertile expanse of northern Indiana, defined primarily by the steady, dark current of the Saint Joseph River that carves a path through the local landscape. It lies 8.7 miles east-northeast of Elkhart, IN (from Elkhart, IN: bearing 72°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north of Goshen. The terrain remains largely level, a mosaic of heavy soil and timbered woodlots that hold the morning mist long after the sun has climbed above the horizon. Two miles to the north, the quiet surface of Round Lake reflects the shifting colors of the changing seasons, while the grounds of Memorial Park offer a green, quiet pause within the immediate reach of the streets. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and coming weather, a sensory reminder of the agricultural rhythm that has long guided the pace of life in Bristol.

History in Bristol reflects the steady labor of those who recognized the value of the river as a corridor for trade and early milling operations. Industry continues to leave its mark on the local economy, with the manufacturing of recreational vehicles and specialized components serving as the primary engines of the local workforce. Beyond the industrial sheds and the modest residential blocks, the character of the place is defined by a quiet, industrious pragmatism, where the day is measured by the shift whistle and the seasonal demands of the surrounding fields. Residents often look toward the gentle rise of the landscape, knowing that while Bald Hill sits miles away, the horizon remains open and uncrowded, favoring a life lived close to the land and the water.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 140° SE
Hermance Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 048° NE
Rbaer Golf Course (Park) — 0.6 mi, 231° SW
Pipewort Pond Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 350° N
Conley Wildlife Refuge (State Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 197° S
Elcona Country Club (Park) — 3.8 mi, 207° SW
Little League Park (Local Recreation) — 5.9 mi, 105° E
Heritage Hall (Theatre) — 6.0 mi, 127° SE
John Yoder Memorial Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 7.4 mi, 167° S
Simonton Lake Public Access (State Recreation Area) — 7.5 mi, 286° W
Time Capsule 2027 (Monument) — 8.0 mi, 255° W
Elkhart Police&Fire Department Memorial (Monument) — 8.3 mi, 253° W
Confluence of The Little Elkhart and St. Joseph Rivers (Attraction) — 8.3 mi, 256° W
Wellfield Trails (State Recreation Area) — 8.4 mi, 259° W
Havilah Beardsley Monument (Monument) — 8.5 mi, 257° W
Camp Tamarack (Local Recreation) — 8.8 mi, 013° N
Goshen Historical Museum (Museum) — 9.4 mi, 185° S
Elkhart County 4-H Fair Historical Museum (Museum) — 9.8 mi, 177° S
Dark Sky Viewing Area (Viewpoint) — 12.5 mi, 351° N
Penn CPA (Theatre) — 15.3 mi, 259° W
Sinclair Service Station (Historic Ruins) — 16.4 mi, 322° NW
Wakarusa Historical Society (Museum) — 16.8 mi, 218° SW
Carnegie Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 18.2 mi, 031° NE
Mishawaka Sports Museum (Museum) — 19.2 mi, 258° W
Waterlily Art Gallery (Gallery) — 20.6 mi, 171° S
The Strand (Cinema) — 21.1 mi, 075° E
Sturgis Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 21.3 mi, 074° E
Birthday Chair (Attraction) — 23.0 mi, 264° W
Potato Creek State Park (State Park) — 29.0 mi, 246° SW
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 53.1 mi, 263° W · 11k acres

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