Canton Indiana Map
Canton, Indiana — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Canton, Washington County.
Interactive Map of Canton, Indiana
| City | Canton |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Washington |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| Latitude | 38.623947 |
| Longitude | -86.034698 |
| Population | 148 |
| Density | 127.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Canton, Indiana
Canton is a locality in Washington County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 148. The population density is 127.2 people per km². Canton is located at 38.6239°N, 86.0347°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47167.
Canton rests in a quiet corner of Washington County, where rolling hills begin their gentle descent toward the Ohio River valley. It lies 19.7 miles north-west of Saint Joseph, IN (from Saint Joseph, IN: bearing 322°T), and is situated 3.8 miles east-north-east of Salem. The land here is a study in soft contours, a quilt of dense woodlands and open fields stitched together by meandering creeks and the occasional limestone outcrop. Sunlight filters through the broad leaves of oak and hickory in the summer, casting a dappled, shifting light that lends a sense of timelessness to the scene. In autumn, the hillsides erupt in a fiery display, a spectacle of crimson and gold that lingers in the memory long after the last leaf has fallen. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and pine needles, particularly potent after a summer rain. This is a place where the echoes of past lives are still felt, though not always overtly announced. The economy of Canton has historically been tied to the land, with farming providing a steady livelihood for generations, growing corn and soybeans that stretch across the cleared acreage. Evidence of earlier settlements can be found in the weathered barns and stone fences that still stand sentinel over the fields, whispering of a simpler, more agrarian past. The local character is one of quiet resilience, a community that has weathered economic shifts and the ebb and flow of agricultural fortunes with a steady hand. While grand landmarks are few, the true distinction of Canton lies in its unpretentious beauty and the enduring spirit of its people, deeply connected to the land they inhabit.
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About This Canton Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Canton, Indiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Canton and Washington County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Canton is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Canton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
