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Crawford Indiana Map

Explore Crawford, 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 Crawford, Indiana

How to Use This Crawford, Indiana Map

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

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	Crawford
State	Indiana (IN)
County	Lawrence County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	38.845885
Longitude	-86.397212
Population	10,713
Density	22.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	47421, 47516
Area Code	317, 812
County Seat	Bedford

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About Crawford, Indiana

Crawford is a locality in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 10,713. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Crawford is located at 38.8459°N, 86.3972°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 47421, 47516.

Crawford occupies a quiet stretch of land where the horizon is defined by the subtle, persistent presence of Dennison Ridge rising four miles away. It lies 5.0 miles east-southeast of Bedford, IN (from Bedford, IN: bearing 102°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-northeast of Mitchell. The local terrain is characterized by a mosaic of woodlots and open fields that shift in color with the passage of the seasons. DeWitt Creek flows just one mile from the center, carving a narrow path through the earth that provides a constant, low-frequency hum to the surrounding landscape. Residents often find their way toward Ken-Ray Lake, which sits three miles out and serves as a primary gathering point for those seeking the stillness of open water. Even when the afternoon sun turns the sky a pale, translucent gray, the land maintains a grounded, heavy quality that feels distinct from the distant, more rugged elevations.

Crawford grew from the steady labor of early settlers who recognized the agricultural potential of the deep, fertile soil. The local economy has long been anchored by this relationship with the land, transitioning from traditional farming to a mixture of light industry and regional trade. Grain elevators and small manufacturing workshops stand as silent, functional monuments to a history built on physical production and mechanical ingenuity. The town continues to sustain a quiet commerce that relies on the hard-working nature of its inhabitants and a commitment to maintaining local infrastructure. Every morning, the movement of trucks and the steady rhythm of work define the character of the place, reflecting a culture that values endurance over rapid expansion.

Crawford fosters a culture of neighborly reserve, where the pace of daily life is measured by the changing light on the nearby fields. Otis Park remains the primary public space, offering a quiet, manicured expanse where the community gathers for local events and seasonal celebrations. The architecture of the area is marked by solid, unpretentious structures that speak to the practical needs of the people who reside here. While the region is largely defined by its own internal rhythm, it remains connected to the broader traditions of the state through its shared commitment to education and local sport. The atmosphere is one of deliberate stillness, a place where the passage of time is marked not by grand monuments, but by the slow, predictable cycle of the harvest and the changing shadows cast by the trees.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Otis Park (Local Park) — 3.1 mi, 289° W
Brookside Park (Local Park) — 3.5 mi, 283° W
Stone Crucifix (Public Artwork) — 4.7 mi, 281° W
Bedford Courthouse Square Historic District (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 283° W
Site of the Bedford Branch of the State Bank of Indiana (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 284° W
Easter Island Figure (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 281° W
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 012° N
Bedford (White R. E. Fork) Sr 37 Public Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 6.4 mi, 257° W
Hemlock Bluff Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 7.0 mi, 090° E
Spring Mill State Park (State Park) — 7.1 mi, 187° S
Hoosier National Forest (National Forest) — 7.2 mi, 351° N · 204k acres
Mitchell Sinkhole Plain Nature Preserve (State Park) — 7.3 mi, 188° S
Hamer Cave (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 191° S
Donaldson Cave (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 187° S
Bronson Cave (Attraction) — 8.3 mi, 185° S
Unknown Park (Local Recreation) — 8.5 mi, 209° SW
Charles C. Deam Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 10.0 mi, 009° N · 13k acres
Jackson-Washington State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 10.0 mi, 094° E
Monroe Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 11.3 mi, 345° N
Gory Hole Cave Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 11.5 mi, 244° SW · 20 acres
Leaning Tree Point (Viewpoint) — 15.0 mi, 353° N
Tiemeyer's Farm Market Petting Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 16.4 mi, 093° E
Large quarry remnants (Historic Ruins) — 22.3 mi, 339° N
FLWB Indoor Karting (Theme Park) — 22.9 mi, 211° SW
Conrad Prebys Amphitheater (Theatre) — 23.1 mi, 344° N
Indiana Railway Museum (Museum) — 23.3 mi, 211° SW
Springs Stadium (Cinema) — 23.5 mi, 209° SW
French Lick West Baden Museum (Museum) — 23.8 mi, 210° SW
Springs Valley State Fish and Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 26.3 mi, 199° S
Bulleit Stadium (Stadium) — 27.5 mi, 073° E

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