Deputy Indiana Map

About Deputy, Indiana

Deputy is a locality in Jefferson County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 37. The population density is 112.8 people per km². Deputy is located at 38.7942°N, 85.6533°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47230.

Deputy rests in a land sculpted by the persistent flow of water, where gentle hills rise and fall like the breath of the earth. It lies 13.7 miles south of Jennings, IN (from Jennings, IN: bearing 173°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-east of Scottsburg. The landscape here is a quiet interplay of rolling farmland, punctuated by dense woodlands that hold the secrets of seasons past. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast skies, casts a soft, diffused glow, illuminating the emerald of cornfields and the deep, shadowed greens of the trees. The air, especially after a rain, carries the damp, clean scent of turned soil and decaying leaves, a fragrance that speaks of the region's agricultural heart. There's a stillness to the days in Deputy, a sense that time itself moves with a more deliberate, measured cadence, allowing the subtle shifts of nature to be observed and appreciated. The history of Deputy is deeply intertwined with the fertile soil and the nearby waterways that once served as vital arteries of commerce. Early settlers were drawn to the rich loess soil, establishing farms that continue to define the character of the land. While industrial giants may have bypassed this quiet corner of Jefferson County, a resilient spirit of self-sufficiency has long been the bedrock of its economy. Local businesses, often family-run, provide the essential services that sustain the community, their presence a quiet testament to enduring traditions. The proximity to the Ohio River, though not directly bordering Deputy, has historically influenced its development, shaping the livelihoods of its people and fostering a connection to the broader riverine culture of Southern Indiana.

About This Deputy Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Deputy, Indiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Deputy and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Deputy includes the ZIP code (47230), telephone area code (317), county seat of Jefferson County (Madison), and school district assignment (Madison Consolidated 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 Deputy is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.