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Charlestown Indiana Map

Explore Charlestown, 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 Charlestown, Indiana

How to Use This Charlestown, Indiana Map

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

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	Charlestown
State	Indiana (IN)
County	Clark County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Kentucky/Louisville)

Latitude	38.429839
Longitude	-85.670366
Population	7,775
Density	262.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	47111
Area Code	317
County Seat	Jeffersonville
School District	Greater Clark County Schools

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About Charlestown, Indiana

Charlestown is a locality in Clark County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,775. The population density is 262.2 people per km². Charlestown is located at 38.4298°N, 85.6704°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Kentucky/Louisville) timezone. Charlestown is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 47111.

Charlestown occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Pleasant Run as it winds through the local terrain. It lies 3.0 miles east of Clark, IN (from Clark, IN: bearing 85°T), and is situated 8.3 miles east-northeast of Saint Joseph. The topography here favors a mosaic of woodlots and open fields, where the quality of light at dusk often turns the horizon into a soft, bruised purple. Only three miles away, the rugged silhouette of Devils Backbone breaks the skyline, reminding observers of the ancient geological shifts that shaped this inland basin. Those seeking the tranquility of still water often look toward Lake Joyce, which rests just two miles from the center of activity. Further afield, the expansive greenery of Clark State Forest provides a dense, cooling canopy for the surrounding region. The air in Charlestown holds a crisp, earthen stillness, especially as the seasons shift across the plains.

History in Charlestown remains anchored to the industrious spirit of its early settlers who recognized the potential of the fertile soil. The local economy has long balanced the rhythm of agricultural cycles with the steady output of regional manufacturing and production facilities. While the landscape once favored small-scale farming, modern infrastructure has allowed for a broader integration into the industrial fabric of the state. Charlestown serves as a functional nexus where the labor of the past informs the logistical demands of the present. The transition from agrarian roots to a more diversified workforce has been marked by a quiet, deliberate expansion. Even as the economy evolves, the town maintains a grounded connection to the land that first drew families to its boundaries.

Charlestown fosters a distinct cultural character that is best experienced through the shared spaces where residents gather to mark the passage of time. The Charlestown Family Activities Park serves as a focal point for this social life, offering a venue for the communal energy that defines the local spirit. Visitors and residents alike often find themselves drawn to the simple architecture and the unpretentious nature of the town’s landmarks. While the pace of life remains measured, the calendar is punctuated by regional events that reflect the values of the people. No singular, globally recognized celebrity claims this specific soil as their origin, allowing the collective identity of the residents to remain the most prominent feature of the community. In this way, Charlestown preserves a sense of integrity that resists the homogenization found in larger, more hurried places.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Greenway Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 020° N
Charlestown State Park (State Park) — 1.1 mi, 086° E
Charlestown Family Activities Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 007° N
Fourteen Mile Creek Nature Preserve Addition (State Park) — 1.5 mi, 071° E
Fourteen Mile Creek Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 072° E
Riverview Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.0 mi, 137° SE
Nine Penny Branch (Run Woods) Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 021° N
Prather Site (Historic Ruins) — 3.8 mi, 201° S
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve (Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 113° SE
Garvin Brown Preserve (Conservation Area) — 5.2 mi, 155° SE
War Memorial (Monument) — 6.7 mi, 172° S
The Kentucky Soldiers Home (Monument) — 7.3 mi, 165° S
Wolf Pen Branch Mill (Historic Ruins) — 8.1 mi, 149° SE
Clark State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 8.5 mi, 298° NW
Little Stonehenge (Monument) — 9.0 mi, 141° SE
Deam Lake State Recreation Area (State Resource Management Area) — 10.1 mi, 283° W
WaterWorks Museum (Museum) — 10.4 mi, 189° S
Veterans Monument (Public Artwork) — 11.1 mi, 199° S
Clark County Museum (Museum) — 11.3 mi, 201° S
Vintage Fire Museum (Museum) — 11.3 mi, 200° S
Preservation Station Caboose (Attraction) — 11.6 mi, 199° S
Jeffersonville Overlook (Attraction) — 11.7 mi, 198° S
River Stage and Amphitheater (Theatre) — 11.7 mi, 198° S
Bingham Park (Attraction) — 12.0 mi, 190° S
Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind (Museum) — 12.2 mi, 191° S
Market Street line sign (Attraction) — 12.3 mi, 191° S
Walden theater (Theatre) — 12.4 mi, 186° S
Louisville Ballet (Arts Centre) — 12.7 mi, 199° S
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 32.6 mi, 350° N · 16k acres
Hoosier National Forest (National Forest) — 34.8 mi, 269° W · 204k acres

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