Canton Indiana Map

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.

About This Canton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Canton, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.623947, -86.034698. 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.

Detailed location data for Canton includes the ZIP code (47167), telephone area code (317), county seat of Washington County (Salem), and school district assignment (Salem Community 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 Canton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.