Explore Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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 Decatur.
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 | Decatur |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Adams County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| Latitude | 40.830603 |
| Longitude | -84.929133 |
| Population | 9,913 |
| Density | 627.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 46733 |
| Area Code | 574 |
| County Seat | Decatur |
| School District | North Adams Community Schools |
Decatur sits firmly upon the inland plains where the horizon stretches wide across a mosaic of farmland and woodlot. It lies 14.2 miles east-northeast of Bluffton, IN (from Bluffton, IN: bearing 63°T), and is situated 17.2 miles south-southeast of New Haven. The Saint Marys River carves a quiet, deliberate path through the landscape, acting as a constant companion to the rhythm of the daily commute. Just two miles from the town center, the waters of Saddle Lake offer a stillness that mirrors the expansive, cloud-swept Midwestern sky. Founders Park serves as a green anchor for the local terrain, providing a space where the earth feels particularly grounded and accessible. Even on the brightest afternoons, the light here possesses a soft, golden quality that seems to linger intentionally over the fields.
Decatur draws its identity from the industrious spirit of those who first broke the soil to plant rows of corn and soy. The economy thrives on a blend of manufacturing and agricultural support, maintaining a steady pulse that favors local expertise over fleeting trends. Brick structures stand as solid reminders of the foundational years, housing businesses that have adapted while keeping their original, sturdy proportions. The legacy of the region is written in the steel and mechanics of its workshops, where the labor of the hands remains a point of quiet pride. Residents move through the day with a focused efficiency, their work life deeply connected to the productivity of the surrounding acres.
Decatur cultivates a character defined by neighborly accountability and a deep-seated appreciation for the changing seasons. The local calendar is marked by community gatherings that bring life to the downtown streets, turning the public squares into centers of shared conversation. Among the notable figures associated with the broader heritage of the region, the author Gene Stratton-Porter spent formative time in these parts, finding inspiration in the natural world that surrounds the settlement. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the historic courthouse, a structure that commands respect through its architecture and enduring presence. Everyday life here unfolds with a deliberate pace, allowing people to recognize their neighbors and find beauty in the small, recurring patterns of a life well-lived.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Decatur, Indiana. Coordinates: 40.830603, -84.929133. 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 Decatur includes the ZIP code (46733), telephone area code (574), county seat of Adams County (Decatur), and school district assignment (North Adams Community Schools).
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. |