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Brown Indiana Map

Explore Brown, 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 Brown, Indiana

How to Use This Brown, Indiana Map

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

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

Latitude	39.174973
Longitude	-86.175176
Population	15,242
Density	28.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	47448
Area Code	317
County Seat	Nashville

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About Brown, Indiana

Brown is a locality in Brown County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 15,242. The population density is 28.0 people per km². Brown is located at 39.1750°N, 86.1752°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47448.

Brown maintains an intimate connection to the David Branch, which slices through the terrain with a persistent, quiet energy. It lies 13.7 miles west of Columbus, IN (from Columbus, IN: bearing 262°T), and is situated 18.8 miles east of Bloomington. The landscape surrounding Brown is defined by the elevation of Seelmaer Hill, which rises a mile away to command the local horizon. Pittman Hollow offers a deeper, shadowed counterpoint to the higher ground, creating a sensory contrast in the topography. Sage Lake sits just two miles from the center, its surface often reflecting the expansive, shifting clouds of the inland plains. Beyond the immediate vicinity, the dense timber of Yellowwood State Forest provides a dark, verdant frame for the local expanse of woodlot and field.

Economic life in Brown traces its roots to the early necessity of clearing the dense timber and preparing the soil for productive agriculture. Local families have long organized their schedules around the seasonal demands of the harvest, a practice that continues to influence the pace of daily existence. While the shift toward modern industry has altered the landscape, the legacy of small-scale milling and craftsmanship remains visible in the sturdy, weathered architecture of the older districts. Brown serves as a hub where the labor of the land meets the quiet ingenuity of those who refine its raw materials. Small workshops and modest commercial enterprises support a regional economy that values self-reliance and the careful maintenance of essential infrastructure. The resulting stability allows the inhabitants to focus on the preservation of their heritage while adapting to the slow, steady currents of contemporary change.

Cultural character in Brown is expressed through a communal dedication to the outdoors and a shared history of regional stewardship. Visitors and residents alike frequently traverse the trails of Brown County State Park, which sits a mere mile away and offers an accessible window into the local wilderness. The atmosphere is quiet, marked by the distinct quality of light that filters through the trees during the late afternoon, casting long, sharp shadows across the fields. While the region is modest, it has seen residents who moved on to achieve national recognition, such as the influential folk artist T.C. Steele, who found inspiration in the specific light and form of the surrounding hills. Local gatherings often center on the high school basketball court, where the intensity of the game provides a focal point for civic pride and social connection. This rhythm of life, punctuated by the turning of the seasons, defines the identity of those who choose to remain in this corner of the state.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Brown County State Park (State Park) — 0.8 mi, 222° SW
Yellowwood State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 023° NE
Stone Head (Public Artwork) — 3.2 mi, 164° S
10 O'clock Line Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 237° SW
Brown County Hills - Bear Wallow (Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 336° NW
Hoosier National Forest (National Forest) — 5.0 mi, 185° S · 204k acres
Brown County Hills - Hitz-Rhodehamel (Conservation Area) — 5.6 mi, 333° NW
Monroe Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 5.8 mi, 199° S
Bean Blossom Overlook (Viewpoint) — 6.9 mi, 323° NW
Whip-poor-will Woods (Nature Reserve) — 7.8 mi, 020° N
Grouse Ridge Public Fishing Area (State Recreation Area) — 7.9 mi, 123° SE
Monroe Lake (Recreation Area) — 9.6 mi, 221° SW
Charles C. Deam Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 10.2 mi, 221° SW · 13k acres
Morgan - Monroe State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 10.5 mi, 282° W
YES Cinema (Cinema) — 13.6 mi, 082° E
Crump Monument (Monument) — 14.2 mi, 079° E
Ruddick Monument (Monument) — 14.2 mi, 078° E
War Memorial (Monument) — 15.3 mi, 081° E
Conrad Prebys Amphitheater (Theatre) — 18.5 mi, 268° W
Cascades Falls (Attraction) — 19.5 mi, 274° W
Large quarry remnants (Historic Ruins) — 20.0 mi, 264° W
Bulleit Stadium (Stadium) — 20.8 mi, 136° SE
Dam Overlook Platform (Attraction) — 21.6 mi, 237° SW
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 22.3 mi, 291° W · 16k acres
Shirley Springs Cave (Attraction) — 22.6 mi, 260° W
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve (Attraction) — 22.7 mi, 288° W
Showplace Cinemas Seymour (Cinema) — 23.2 mi, 129° SE
Tiemeyer's Farm Market Petting Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 24.1 mi, 169° S
On Stage Live At The Luxe (Arts Centre) — 30.8 mi, 009° N
Owen County Art Guild (Arts Centre) — 32.4 mi, 283° W

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