Canaan Indiana Map

About Canaan, Indiana

Canaan is a locality in Jefferson County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 120. The population density is 69.4 people per km². Canaan is located at 38.8667°N, 85.2958°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47250.

Canaan lies cradled by the rolling hills and the slow, wide embrace of the Ohio River. It lies 15.8 miles south-south-east of Jackson, IN (from Jackson, IN: bearing 150°T), and is situated 10.1 miles north-north-east of Madison. The land here breathes a quiet resilience, a patchwork of fields that follow the gentle curves of the terrain, punctuated by stands of mature trees that hold the secrets of seasons past. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of damp earth and sun-warmed foliage, and the light, as it softens towards evening, paints the sky in hues of rose and muted gold, lending a profound stillness to the landscape. The very character of Canaan is etched in this quiet communion between land and sky, a place where the horizon feels both distant and intimately familiar. This corner of Jefferson County, Indiana, has long been shaped by the river's bounty and the fertile soil it nourishes. Historically, the economy of Canaan has been deeply tied to agriculture, with generations of families working the land to cultivate crops that speak of the region's enduring spirit. The presence of the Ohio River, a constant, murmuring presence, has always been a vital artery, facilitating trade and connecting this small settlement to the wider world. Though no longer a bustling port, the river remains a significant landmark, its broad expanse a reminder of the journeys it has witnessed and the life it sustains, adding a distinct rhythm to the lives of those who call Canaan home.

About This Canaan Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Canaan, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.866725, -85.295791. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Canaan and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Canaan includes the ZIP code (47250), telephone area code (317), county seat of Jefferson County (Madison), and school district assignment (Madison Consolidated Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Canaan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.