Explore Cumberland, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Cumberland, 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 Cumberland.
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 | Cumberland |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Marion County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| Latitude | 39.786773 |
| Longitude | -85.944598 |
| Population | 5,954 |
| Density | 817.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 46229 |
| Area Code | 260 |
| County Seat | Indianapolis |
| School District | Mount Vernon Community School Corporation |
Cumberland occupies a stretch of land defined by the steady, quiet passage of Cumberland Creek as it winds through the local terrain. It lies 5.6 miles southeast of Lawrence, IN (from Lawrence, IN: bearing 140°T), and is situated 6.7 miles west-southwest of Hancock. The landscape surrounding Cumberland consists of a vast mosaic of farmland and woodlot, where the low horizons are broken only by the distant, hazy silhouette of Pea Ridge. Sunlight here often catches the tall grasses at dusk, casting a long, amber glow that settles over the fields like a thin veil. Residents find solace in the modest, well-tended grounds of Wayburn Pocket Park, which offers a small, green sanctuary for those seeking a moment of stillness. The air remains crisp and clear, far removed from the turbulence of the coast, as the land settles into the deep, quiet rhythms of the interior plains.
Cumberland grew from the steady expansion of the regional transit network, evolving from a modest intersection into a place that honors its industrious roots. The local economy has shifted over the decades, moving from a reliance on early agrarian trade toward a diverse mix of modern services and light enterprise. Small businesses and local shops form the backbone of the daily economy, maintaining the steady, deliberate pace of a place that values its own independence. While the industrial centers of the region have transformed, the people of Cumberland continue to favor the reliable labor that once built the foundations of the Midwest. This commitment to practical work remains a defining feature of the local character, reflecting a heritage of self-reliance and measured progress.
Cultural life in Cumberland centers on the shared experiences of its residents, from the annual gatherings that fill the streets to the quiet dignity of its historic architecture. The spirit of the place is perhaps most visible during local events, where neighbors connect over shared meals and the simple exchange of news. Landmarks like the small, brick-faced structures throughout the area serve as physical reminders of the generations that have called this place home. While many travelers pass through, those who stay recognize the quiet beauty in the way the seasons color the woodlots and the open fields. Though it remains a modest point on the map, the endurance of its people provides a steady pulse that feels both authentic and distinctly grounded.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cumberland, Indiana. Coordinates: 39.786773, -85.944598. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Cumberland includes the ZIP code (46229), telephone area code (260), county seat of Marion County (Indianapolis), and school district assignment (Mount Vernon Community School Corporation).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |